Loose Pivot Pin Of Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Head

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How much play should the head pins have on the head mount holes. Mine seem a bit oversized

asked by: John B

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Expert Reply:

I contacted the tech at Reese and regarding the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30075 head pins you mentioned and they said the head has one pivot pin. The pin needs to be able to be inserted without difficulty so there is a bit of tolerance to allow that to happen.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

5th wheel hitch pins like #6014 that secure the hitch feet in the truck's base rails are sized to be usable in many brands of hitches and rails. Since the base rail positions in any given truck can vary small amounts if the pins were sized larger…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my technical contact at Reese and he told me your issue is probably in your trailer brakes. You will need to check your brake controller to make sure it is exerting enough pressure to your trailer and by adjusting that factor, if it is…

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Answer 3

The M5 is not known for chucking but I did speak to my contact at Reese and he had a few things to try/check. His response is below as well as the pages from the manual for the M5 #RP30928 that he attached as well: This hitch is not known for…

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Answer 4

If your Valley 22K 5th Wheel Hitch (Model 7052) uses industry standard base rails (ISR) which I believe it does then you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part #RP50026-58 if you don't have the factory 5th wheel prep package…

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Answer 5

Yes the B and W Companion fifth wheel hitch for Ford OEM rail kits #BWRVK3300 does fit the Reese Elite underbed rail kits as well.

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Answer 6

I have confirmed that the Curt #C51458 brake controller harness is compatible with the 2022 Ram 2500, and is the correct harness you'd need to install the Curt #C27JR Echo under-dash brake controller on your truck. The connector is located under…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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