Installing The Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch For Ford Prep Package In Your Puck System

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How tight do the pucks need to be when locking them into the truck bed?

asked by: Duane R

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When installing the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000lbs Item # RP30921 in your factory puck system you shouldn't have a hard time locking into the pucks. In the attached video you can see David easily slides the locking handle over with one hand and locks them into place with the included pin/clip.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

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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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 3

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 4

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 5

If you want to increase the load range for the tires to help prevent another blow out then you can definitely switch out to load range H. We currently only offer a load range G in this size #PRG80235. If you switch to 235/85R16 then you'd be…

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So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 7

The Sunchaser awnings are made by Dometic. We do not carry the Dometic awnings, however we do have replacement fabric that will work. From what I found using the information you provided, it looks like you have a 16' awning. If that is the case,…

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There is a difference in the thickness of the material used to build the center sections for the Reese M5 #RP30918 and Reese M5 #RP37FR as well which as the additional bolt in the 27k.

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3500 is not compatible with rotating pin boxes even if you lock out the turret. The reason for this has to do with the the excess torque on the single connection point and…

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Answer 10

While we do not have an install video for the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit #C93BR we do have another install video which will be very similar as it uses a different Curt rail kit on a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. This video is attached…

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Answer 11

In regards to fifth-wheel hitches, there are a number of jaw types. A slide bar jaw is found on the less expensive hitches, such as the Pro Series #PS30129. This type of jaw is a secure one for your trailer but you will notice some king pin noise and…

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Answer 12

For your Reese M5 27k Hitch part #RP30922 the correct lube plate is the part #RP83001 that you referenced which is 10 inch in diameter.

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