Troubleshooting A Reese Sliding Hitch That Wont Lock
Question:
hitch wont lock reese slider 15000
asked by: Rick S
Expert Reply:
If you're having issues with your sliding Reese hitch the first thing to check would be that the legs of your hitch are squarely mounted into the rails. If not this could be causing the bind that's preventing you from being able to lock into place. Since you have the 15k and it's an older model you may need to replace the legs with the Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel Item # RP30048.
If this doesn't work you may have some broken or worn springs internally and need to replace the head # RP58146 or the whole hitch just to be safe # RP30051.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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