How To Raise the Height Of a Reese 5th Wheel Hitch

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How do I raise the height of a Reese fifth wheel and will it affect the pulling

asked by: Steve M

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The height adjustment procedure for a 5th wheel hitch will be dependent on that particular hitch but most of the options from Reese have the same procedure which entails unbolting the center section, moving the center section up to the next set of bolt holes, and then reinstalling the bolts. This won't have an affect on pulling so long as the trailer is level.

I have attached a photo for you that shows this process on the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch part # RP30144 but this process will be pretty much the same for all Reese 5th wheel hitches. If the increased hitch head height still does not provide what you need then you have a few other options which would be to adjust the pin box (if applicable) or raise the trailer using one of the following methods.

If your leaf springs are already over your axle tube then you will need to use the Tandem Axle Lift Kit part # RR23QX but if they are under then you can flip them using the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part # K71-385-00 for 5,200 lb - 7,000 lb axles or part # K71-384-00 for 3,500 lb axles.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The 6'10" short bed and 8' bed of 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the factory 5th wheel prep package have the same puck spacing, so you can use the fixed A20, which is the following part: - Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

Yes the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #RP26FR that you mention will fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory prep package perfectly! This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000-lbs, a vertical load…

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Answer 4

Though both the Curt A20 #C84FR and Q20 #C57FR that are designed to fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed with the factory pucks are rated for the same weight capacities (20k towing and 5k vertical load), there are a few key differences between them…

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Answer 5

Both the Curt #C57FR Q20 and #C84FR A20 are compatible with the pucks in the bed of your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 long bed. There are a few important differences. The A20 uses an interlocking jaw that holds the king pin tightly all around its 360º…

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Answer 6

I've got the perfect alternative that will save you a few bucks. Take a look at the Curt A20, part #C84FR. The Curt A series features a fully articulating hitch head and a unique split jaw system that grips the king pin very tightly all the way…

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Answer 7

I can absolutely recommend a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed, and for your truck with the factory puck system, my favorite option is the Curt A-Series. This hitch is available in different weight capacities so you can choose…

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Answer 8

On each side of the Curt A20 #C84FR hitch head/center section assembly, there are a series of mounting holes for attaching the hitch legs which allow you to raise or lower the hitch height from a minimum of 13 inches to a maximum of 17 inches, as…

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Answer 9

The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #C84FR you referenced weighs 153 lbs. What's interesting though is that payload is the weight capacity of the truck bed but this hitch attaches actually to the rail kit of the…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the info, though the Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch is not compatible with the puck system on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500, and there isn't any type of adapter. So you will need a new 5th wheel hitch for your Chevy, and while I know…

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Answer 11

A Curt 5th wheel hitch like you mentioned would be a terrific option for your 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory puck system, and there's one option for a Curt hitch that stands above the rest, which is the Curt A-Series, all of which will fit…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part #C84FR will fit a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with short bed. That said, you would just need to be mindful of your turning clearance between the cab of the vehicle and…

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