Can You Replace Reese/Pro Series 15K Slider 5th Wheel Hitch with Other 5th Wheel Using Same Rails
Question:
I own the Reese Pro Series 15K slider hitch that I bought on this site a long time ago. It’s installed in a 2001 F250 4 door short bed truck. Using the 58058 rail kit I think, Are there other Hitches that will work with this rail kit? Wanting something with a little more weight rating as well as more articulation. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
asked by: Carson C
Expert Reply:
Yes, pretty much all of the Reese and Pro Series 5th Wheel hitches use what is called indsutry standard above bed base rails which work with probably 95% of hitches on the market. Therefore, we have a ton of great options for you to replace your old hitch with something new. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 is a great option I recommend. It has a capacity up to 20,000 lbs and a cushioned, pivoting head to absorb road shock. It also has a ton of other great features like an easy to remove hitch head to save your back, an indicator system for easy coupling/uncoupling, lube points for easy maintenance, and so on. It will drop right into place with your existing rails.
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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