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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: | 30119 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED 10 YEAR WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 111.29 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: | 13.5 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 engineered for light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. The hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 20,000 pounds and a maximum king pin weight capacity of 5,000 pounds.
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, Cequent Performance Products recommends equipping the trailer with an extended pin box or adding a 30048, 50008, or 30092 slider with an extended pin box for increased turning clearance during low-speed, non-highway maneuvering. A Reese Sidewinder would also provide additional turning clearance.
Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with this fifth wheel hitch. No other kingpin sizes are compatible.
The maximum gross trailer weight is 20,000 pounds. This 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 rest on the hitch as pin weight. If in doubt, have the king pin weight measured by a qualified facility.
No. This hitch is designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Towing Product's Engineering Department.
The height of the hitch and pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow approximately 6 inches of clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and roll of the trailer. Allow more clearance for off-road use.
The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck axle should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width, unless using a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box.
The 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), pull pins (4), spring clips (4), and pad lock (1). Legs and base rails are sold separately.
1. Place two base rails across the truck bed. 2. Select one leg and place tabs through the middle set of rectangular slots in the base rails. 3. Slip long pull pins through holes in base rails from outside in so cotter pins are on the inside. 4. Secure pull pins with spring retaining pins. 5. Select head support and install on leg, aligning holes for desired hitch height (lowest position 13", highest 17"). 6. Install four ½-13 x 4.5" hex bolts with heads toward inside and lock nuts. 7. Torque ½" nuts to 75 lb. ft. 8. Install base rails and mounting brackets as described in their instructions.
Install the outer tubular handle (2) over the solid inner handle (4) and pin 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.
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 into the hole, then install a ½" serrated washer, ½" lock washer, and ½" nut. Insert a spacer 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 ft/lbs.
Torque the ½-13 nuts to 75 lb. ft.
Torque the ½" nuts to 75 ft/lbs.
The connection for trailer wiring should be in the side of the truck bed between the driver's seat and the wheel well for the back truck axle. Installation of the connection rearward of the wheel well may result in the user placing their body between the truck and trailer, which should be avoided whenever possible.
1. Place blocks firmly against the front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent forward or rearward motion. Do not remove blocks until all hitching steps and the pull test are completed. 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 of the groove in the handle. 4. With the handle in the closed position, back the truck slowly into the trailer. 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. 7. Connect electrical and breakaway switch cables, then raise the tailgate.
The pull test verifies that the trailer is properly hitched before towing. With all trailer wheels blocked, landing gear resting on firm ground, and the truck stationary with emergency brake on: 1. Return to the cab and release the truck's emergency brake. 2. Apply trailer brakes. 3. After ensuring no one is between truck and trailer, try to pull the trailer slowly forward with the truck. If 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.
If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer: 1. All trailer tires must be blocked in front and behind each tire. 2. Trailer landing gear must be resting on firm ground. 3. Truck must be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on.
1. Place blocks firmly against the front and rear of each trailer wheel. 2. Using trailer jacks, lower the landing gear until feet rest on firm ground. 3. Ensure truck is in park with emergency brake on. 4. Lower the truck tailgate. 5. Disconnect power cable and breakaway switch cable. 6. Rotate the latch toward the trailer and free of 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 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 ensuring no one is standing between 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.
After the pull test is successfully completed: 1. Fully raise the trailer landing gear (see trailer manual). 2. Check and inspect all electrical circuits for proper operation, including clearance lights, turn signals, and stop lights. 3. Remove and store all trailer wheel blocks.
1. Lubricate the skid plate surface of the hitch with automotive-type chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate to provide a lubricated surface. 2. Grease the 1-1/2" diameter pivot pin with the grease zerk provided. 3. Use engine oil to lubricate pivot points of moving parts within the hitch. 4. Grease the pivot pin before the first trip and once a year thereafter. 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.
Before each trip or maneuver: 1. Operate the handle and check that the jaws open and close freely. 2. Verify that all hitch pull pins (part #25) are in place and the spring retaining pins (part #26) are installed.
Recheck the tightness of all hardware every 1,000 miles of use.
Yes, the PRO SERIES 20,000 is designed for light trucks including the Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. It is recommended for long bed (8 ft) trucks. Short bed trucks (less than 8 ft but longer than 6 ft) require an extended pin box or slider for proper turning clearance.
The maximum gross trailer weight is 20,000 pounds, and the maximum king pin weight is 5,000 pounds. The towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight.
No. Base rails and legs are sold separately and must be purchased in addition to the hitch kit.
Yes. You must drill a ½" hole through the truck bed for the center bolts of the base rails. Before drilling, check for clearance around the gas tank.
Torque the ½-13 nuts to 75 lb. ft. for the head support bolts and the ½" nuts to 75 ft/lbs for the base rail center bolts.
Perform the pull test: with wheels blocked and landing gear on firm ground, apply trailer brakes and try to pull the trailer forward slowly. If properly hitched, the truck should not move. Never tow without completing this test.
Grease the 1-1/2" diameter pivot pin before the first trip and once a year thereafter using the grease zerk provided.
Recheck the tightness of all hardware every 1,000 miles of use.
If there is a space between the bottom of the pin box and the top of the hitch, the trailer has not been properly hitched. Do not tow. Instead, repeat the hitching steps until the trailer is properly hitched with no space between these surfaces. This condition indicates the king pin may be too high and resting on top of the closed jaws instead of inside them, which could result in trailer separation.
If the handle does not pull out, there is probably pressure against the jaws. To relieve this pressure, back the truck slightly. 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 will not open, the latch is probably in the groove in 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.
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