Replacement Center Section for Reese 15K 5th Wheel Hitch

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Will the replacement Reese fifth wheel crossmember rp58147 work on a 15k fifth wheel? The part numbers on mine are 30032, 30038,30728. Thank You

asked by: Mark

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Expert Reply:

The correct replacement center section for a Reese 15K 5th Wheel Hitch is either the Replacement Head Support part # 58179 if you have dual pivot or the Replacement Head Support part # RP58147 if you have single pivot.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes, your Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch, part #30038, is compatible with the Reese Universal Base Rail and Installation Kit, #RP30035. The universal kit includes the standard above bed base rails that your hitch requires. The Reese universal kit is…

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Answer 2

The Reese Crossmember, #RP58147 which uses a center pin to hold the hitch head will not accept the 15K Dual Pivot Pro Series Hitch head due the design variance. The Pro Series Head Support that was designed for your hitch is part #58179 and will…

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Answer 3

If the square tube slider you have is the part #RP30048 then yes you could go with a Reese 16k head like the #RP58146. You will need the Crossmember Head part #RP58147 as well.

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at Reese and he informed me that the width measured from outside to outside of the Replacement Crossmember Head Support #RP58147 is 24 inches. This crossmember fits Reese 16k fifth wheel hitches.

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Answer 5

The part number 30032 also references part number 30047 which would be the Reese 5th Wheel hitch part #RP30047. The correct head assembly for this hitch would be the part #RP30047A.

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Answer 6

If it is a Pro Series 15K hitch, you should be able to un-bolt the head from the fixed legs and then bolt it to this slider, part #RP30092. You would lose the lowest hitch height setting when switching from fixed legs to a slider. If it is not a Pro…

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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

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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