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Whether youre a novice at fifth wheel towing or youve been doing it for years, REESE has the gear you need to connect your truck and trailer safely and securely. Designed with state-of-the-art equipment by top-of-the-line engineers, REESEs 16K fifth wheel hitches are built to last! Featuring wide-stance one-piece legs, a dual jaw locking system, side-to-side pivot action to better accommodate hook-ups on uneven ground, quick installation, and strong performance while on the road. When youre done towing, REESEs fifth wheel hitches are easy to remove as well, giving you full access to the bed of your truck in no time. So tow with the confidence that only REESE can provide and make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 30132 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED 10 YEAR WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 164.79 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 20,000 LBS. |
| PIN WEIGHT CAPACITY: | 5,000 LBS. |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 20,000 LBS. |
| BASE LENGTH: | 24.94 IN. |
| BASE WIDTH: | 23.69 IN. |
| BASE HEIGHT: | 6.92 IN. |
| VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT: | 13 IN. TO 17 IN. |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| LOCKABLE: | YES |
| WIRING HARNESS INCLUDED: | NO |
| JAW TYPE: | DOUBLE |
| FORE AND AFT PIVOT: | 15 DEGREES |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HOLE QUANTITY: | 4 |
| HITCH TYPE: | STATIONARY |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| SIDE TO SIDE PIVOT: | 5 DEGREES |
| BOLT GRADE: | SAE 8 |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
Reese has designed towing equipment since 1952 and remains a benchmark for heavy-duty towing. The line covers fifth wheel hitches such as the modular M5, gooseneck couplers including the Goose Box, air-ride and short-bed pin boxes, weight distribution systems with active sway control, and the accessories that connect them, all built to exceed published industry standards.
Reese has been pioneering towing performance since 1952, when Margaret Reese asked her husband TJ to stop travel trailers rocking every time somebody walked through them. His answer, the first pair of stabilising jacks, was simple and effective enough to change the RV industry. From that starting point Reese grew into a designer and manufacturer of complete towing systems, and today it anchors the heavy-duty end of the Horizon Global towing portfolio.
Fifth wheel towing is where the brand's engineering is most visible. The M5 fifth wheel hitch uses a modular design that breaks into manageable sections for assembly, with a wider stance, tighter tolerances and a shock absorption system aimed at the jolts that travel up through a truck bed. For owners who would rather tow from a gooseneck coupler and keep the bed clear, the Goose Box 20K replaces the trailer's king pin with a gooseneck connection carrying its own air-ride cushioning.
Pin boxes are a Reese speciality. The 5th Airborne uses air-ride technology to dampen road shock and reduce the chucking motion that makes fifth wheel towing tiring, while the Sidewinder was designed for short-bed pickups, pivoting the connection point so the trailer can turn sharply without the front cap meeting the cab.
For conventional towing, Reese weight distribution systems restore load to the tow vehicle's front axle and control sway. The Pro Round Bar distributes weight evenly while damping sway, and the Pro Dual Cam II uses active cam-based sway control that works harder the stronger the sway force becomes. Complete kits pair bars, head and shank to a rated tongue weight, and dedicated sway control kits can be added to existing setups. The products suit RV owners, horse and livestock haulers and anyone towing near the upper end of a vehicle's rating.
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The PRO SERIES 20,000 is a fifth wheel hitch designed exclusively for recreational fifth wheel trailers. It is designed for light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. The hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight rating of 20,000 pounds and a maximum king pin weight rating of 5,000 pounds.
The hitch requires a SAE 2-inch kingpin only. Do not use any other kingpin size.
The hitch is recommended for long bed (8 ft) light trucks for the best truck-trailer turning clearance. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft but longer than 6 ft) is used for towing, Cequent Performance Products recommends the trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to gain additional truck-trailer turning clearance. Alternatively, you may add a 30048, 50008, or 30092 slider with an extended pinbox for increased turning clearance for low-speed, non-highway maneuvering, or use a Reese Sidewinder.
The maximum gross trailer weight is 20,000 pounds. Gross weight includes the dry weight of the trailer plus all payload (water tanks, cargo, etc.). The towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated towing capacity equal to or greater than this gross trailer weight.
The maximum king pin weight is 5,000 pounds. Approximately 15–25% of the gross trailer weight should be on the hitch (pin weight). If in doubt, have the king pin weight measured by a qualified facility.
Allow approximately 6 inches of clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer to account for pitch and roll of the trailer during towing. Allow more clearance for off-road use. The hitch and pin box height should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed.
The hitch kit includes: handle grip (1), tube handle (1), latch (1), actuating handle (1), left jaw (1), right jaw (1), pivot pins (2), 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" bolt (1), 3/8" flat washers (3), 3/8-16 locknut (1), head assembly (1), cotter pin (1), 1-1/2-12 nut (1), 5/8-11 x 2 bolts (2), bushings (2), 5/8" flat washers (4), 5/8-11 locknuts (2), pivot beam (1), head support (1), ½-13 locknuts (4), ½-13 x 4.5" bolts (4), pivot pin (1), grease zerk (1), pull pins (4), spring clips (4), and padlock (1). Base rails and legs are sold separately.
No. Base rails (part 28) and legs (part 22) are sold separately and must be purchased and installed according to their separate instructions.
The head support can be installed at two positions: the lowest position is 13 inches and the highest position is 17 inches. Select the position that allows the trailer to be approximately level when towed. Align the holes in the head support with the corresponding holes in the leg for your desired hitch height.
Base rails must be bolted through the floor of the pickup to the brackets that attach to the truck frame. Do not install by fastening to the floor of the pickup box only, as the floor alone is not strong enough to carry the loads imposed by the trailer. Additional mounting instructions on page 10 specify drilling a ½" hole through the truck bed using the center hole in the base rail as a guide, and installing a ½" carriage bolt with serrated washer, lock washer, and nut. A spacer must be inserted between the truck bed and the base rail at the corrugation of the bed.
Yes. Before drilling any holes, check for clearance around the gas tank. Using the center hole in the base rail as a guide, drill a ½" hole through the truck bed. Insert a ½" carriage bolt through the hole with a ½" serrated washer, ½" lock washer, and ½" nut. A spacer must be inserted between the truck bed and the base rail at the corrugation of the bed. Repeat for the other base rail.
Torque the ½" nuts to 75 lb-ft. This applies to both the head support mounting bolts (four ½-13 x 4.5" bolts with locknuts) and the base rail center bolts (½" carriage bolts with nuts).
Install the outer tubular handle (2) over the solid inner handle (4) and pin them together with a cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin to hold it in place. Check that the latch bolt (8) is snug but do not over-tighten; the latch (3) must be able to move with firm hand effort. Check that all retainer rings are in place.
Lubricate the skid plate surface with automotive type chassis grease, or use a plastic lube plate to provide a lubricated surface. Grease the 1-1/2" diameter pivot pin with the grease zerk provided. Use engine oil to lubricate pivot points of moving parts within the hitch. Plastic lube plates must not exceed 3/16 of an inch in thickness and must be 10 inches in diameter or larger to properly distribute king pin weight.
Grease the pivot pin before the first trip and once a year thereafter using the grease zerk provided.
Before each trip or maneuver, operate the handle and check that the jaws open and close freely. Verify that all hitch pull pins (part 25) are in place and the spring retaining pins (part 26) are installed. Lubricate the skid plate surface with automotive type chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate. Ensure the latch bolt is snug and all retainer rings are in place.
1. Place blocks firmly against the front and rear of each trailer wheel. 2. Using trailer jacks, adjust trailer height so the bottom of the trailer pin box is ½ to 1 inch below the hitch skid plate. 3. Rotate the latch toward the trailer and free it from the groove in the handle. 4. With the handle in the closed position, back the truck slowly into the trailer. As the king pin enters the hitch, it will push the jaws open and extend the handle. As the king pin completely enters, the jaws will spring closed around it and the handle will return to closed position. 5. Visually check that the bottom of the pin box is resting on top of the hitch with no space between surfaces. 6. Rotate the latch to the closed position in the groove of the handle to lock the jaws closed. 7. Connect the electrical cable and breakaway switch cable, then raise the tailgate. Do not remove wheel blocks until the pull test is completed.
Using trailer jacks, adjust the trailer height so that the bottom of the trailer pin box is ½ to 1 inch below the hitch skid plate. During the hitching maneuver, the bottom of the trailer pin box should come in contact with the skid plate ramp. If the pin box is above the hitch skid plate, the king pin may rest on top of the closed jaws instead of inside them, which could result in trailer separation.
The hitch jaws will not open and proper hitching cannot occur if the latch is in the handle groove. The latch must be rotated toward the trailer and freed from the groove in the handle before backing the truck into the trailer.
If the hitch jaws do not close properly, the trailer has not been properly hitched. Do not tow. Repeat the hitching steps until the trailer is properly hitched. Ensure the bottom of the pin box is resting on top of the hitch with no space between surfaces, and the latch is aligned with the groove in the handle.
The pull test verifies that the trailer is properly hitched before towing. With all trailer wheels blocked, landing gear resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight, and the truck stationary with emergency brake on, return to the cab and release the truck's emergency brake. Apply the trailer brakes and try to pull the trailer slowly forward with the truck. If the trailer is properly hitched, the wheel blocks and trailer brakes should keep the truck from moving forward. If the trailer is not properly hitched, it will separate from the hitch and the truck will move forward, leaving the trailer behind. Failure to perform this test may result in death or serious injury.
Whenever possible, avoid putting your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer, all of the following conditions must be met: all trailer tires must be blocked in front and behind each tire, the trailer landing gear must be resting on firm ground and supporting the trailer weight, and the truck must be stationary, in park, with the emergency brake on.
1. Place blocks firmly against the front and rear of each trailer wheel. 2. Using trailer jacks, lower the trailer landing gear until the feet rest on firm ground. 3. Ensure the truck is in park with the emergency brake on. 4. Lower the truck tailgate. 5. Disconnect the power cable and breakaway switch cable between truck and trailer. 6. Rotate the latch toward the trailer and free it from the groove in the handle. 7. Pull the hitch handle out completely until it latches in the open position so the king pin is no longer securely grasped by the hitch jaws. If the handle does not pull out, there is probably pressure against the jaws; back the truck slightly, reset the emergency brake, then pull the handle out completely. 8. After making certain no one is standing between the truck and trailer or in front of the truck, drive the truck slowly away from the trailer. 9. Close the hitch jaws by pushing the handle forward and up. 10. Keep wheel blocks in place to prevent the trailer from moving unexpectedly.
Recheck the tightness of all hardware every 1,000 miles of use. Torque the ½" nuts to 75 lb-ft.
Cequent Performance Products warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted, provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, misapplication, overloading, improper installation, improper maintenance and repair, or product alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer. To make a warranty claim, contact Cequent Performance Products at 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, or call 1-888-521-0510. Product replacement is the sole remedy under this warranty.
Never remove the hitch warning decals shown on the cover of the manual. If the decals become damaged, contact Cequent Performance Products at 1-888-521-0510 for a free replacement.
For installation assistance or technical help, call Cequent Performance Products at 1-888-521-0510.
The hitch is designed for light trucks such as Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. It is recommended for long bed (8 ft) trucks. Short bed trucks (6–8 ft) require an extended pin box or slider for proper turning clearance. Verify your truck model and bed length match these specifications.
The hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight rating of 20,000 pounds and a maximum king pin weight of 5,000 pounds. Your towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight.
No, base rails and legs are sold separately and must be purchased and installed according to their separate instructions.
Yes. You must drill a ½" hole through the truck bed for the base rail center bolts. Before drilling, check for clearance around the gas tank. A spacer is inserted between the truck bed and base rail at the corrugation.
Torque all ½" nuts to 75 lb-ft. This includes the head support mounting bolts and the base rail center bolts.
Grease the pivot pin before the first trip and once a year thereafter. Lubricate the skid plate with automotive chassis grease or a plastic lube plate before each trip. Retorque all hardware every 1,000 miles of use to 75 lb-ft.
The pull test verifies the trailer is properly hitched before towing. With wheels blocked, landing gear on firm ground, and truck in park with emergency brake on, apply trailer brakes and try to pull the trailer forward slowly. If properly hitched, the truck should not move. Perform this test after every hitching before towing.
If there is space between the bottom of the pin box and the top of the hitch, the trailer has not been properly hitched. Do not tow. The king pin may be resting on top of the closed jaws instead of inside them, which could result in trailer separation. Repeat the hitching steps: ensure the pin box is ½ to 1 inch below the skid plate before hitching, rotate the latch away from the groove, back the truck slowly into the trailer, and verify the jaws close completely around the king pin.
If the handle does not pull out, there is probably pressure against the jaws. Back the truck slightly to relieve the pressure. Reset the truck emergency brake. Then pull the hitch handle out completely until it latches in the open position.
If the latch is not aligned with the groove in the handle, the trailer has not been properly connected to the hitch. Do not tow. Repeat the hitching steps until the trailer is properly hitched and the latch aligns with the groove in the handle.
If the hitch jaws do not open, the latch is probably in the groove of the handle. Rotate the latch toward the trailer and free it from the groove in the handle. The jaws will not open and proper hitching cannot occur if the latch is in the handle groove.
If the trailer separates from the hitch during the pull test, the trailer was not properly hitched. Do not tow. Repeat the entire hitching procedure. Ensure the pin box is at the correct height (½ to 1 inch below the skid plate), the latch is rotated away from the groove before backing in, the jaws close completely around the king pin, there is no space between the pin box and the hitch, and the latch is aligned with the groove in the handle.
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