Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting System Custom Install Kit RE50054-58ReeseOriginal price was $427.50. Current price is $400.16.Out of Stock
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Want to take the family on a cross-country adventure? Or perhaps you're planning a shorter trip to your favorite campground. Whatever your destination, it's important to have the right equipment, especially when towing a fifth wheel trailer. To ensure proper hookup and safety while towing, you'll need something to attach your fifth wheel hitch in the bed on your truck. Many pickups come equipped with factory-installed rails or puck systems, but if you don't have one of these already installed, don't worry. REESE has an extensive line of mounting rails and bracket kits, custom-made to the exact specifications needed based on your truck's year, make, and model. REESE also offers several Industry Standard designs, as well as fastener kits, spacer kits, and a Power Puck mounting kit, so you can be sure you're covered, no matter what pickup you're using to tow. So make it easy. Make it fun. Make it REESE, so you can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 50054 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED 10 YEAR WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 18 LBS |
| UNIVERSAL OR SPECIFIC FIT: | SPECIFIC |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| RAILS INCLUDED: | NO |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| BOLT GRADE: | GRADE 5 |
| LOCKABLE: | NO |
| 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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Yes, the 50054 Custom Quick Install Mounting Kit is designed for RAM 2500 (Dodge Ram 2500) trucks. The kit comes in two versions: a 10-Bolt version for use with rails 58058 or 30035, and a 4-Bolt version for use with rails 30124 or 30095. Before purchasing, visit www.ReeseProducts.com to verify that your kit contains the most recent revision and to confirm your specific vehicle application.
No. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way to provide metal-to-metal contact between the mounting rails and the truck bed. However, spray-in bed liners are acceptable and do not need to be removed. The manual states: 'Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way to provide metal to metal contact. Mounting rails may be installed on spray in liners.'
Required tools are: wrenches in 3/4", 7/8", and 18mm sizes; drill bits in 1/8" and 9/16" sizes; a 1-1/8" hole saw (for 10-bolt kits) or 5/8" and 1-1/8" hole saws (for 4-bolt kits); a center punch; and a measuring tape. All fasteners are supplied with the kit (fastener kit 50054F).
The spare tire may need to be lowered and removed if extra room is needed for access. The manual states: 'Lower and remove spare tire and lower exhaust if extra room is needed.' After installation is complete, the spare tire should be reinstalled.
The manual does not require disconnecting the battery. However, you must detach the electrical wire loom and brake lines from the inside driver side of the frame to allow access. These must be reinstalled after the mounting brackets are fully installed.
Yes, drilling is required. You will drill multiple holes through the truck bed and frame. For 10-bolt kits: initial 1/8" pilot holes are drilled, then enlarged to 9/16" (row 1) and 1-1/8" (row 2, bed corrugations only). The bottom of the bed sill requires a 9/16" hole. For 4-bolt kits: 1/8" pilot holes are enlarged to 1-1/8". All bare metal must be painted after drilling to prevent rust.
All 1/2" hardware must be torqued to 75 ft-lbs (102 N·M). Torque in the following sequence: first torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets, then torque the frame brackets to the truck frame.
All M12 hardware must be torqued to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·M). This applies to both 10-bolt and 4-bolt versions. Torque in the following sequence: first torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets, then torque the frame brackets to the truck frame.
All 5/8" hardware must be torqued to 150 ft-lbs (204 N·M). Torque in the following sequence: first torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets, then torque the frame brackets to the truck frame.
For 10-bolt kits (58058 or 30035 rails): The 50054 kit includes 8× M12-40MM-1.5" CL 10.9 bolts, 8× 1/2" conical washers, 2× 1/2"-13×4.5" carriage bolts, 2× 1/2"-13×2" Grade 5 bolts, 2× tube spacers, and 4× 0.25"×1"×3" blocks. The rail kit supplies the 1/2"-13×2" carriage bolts. For 4-bolt kits (30124 or 30095 rails): The 50054 kit includes 8× M12-40MM-1.5" CL 10.9 bolts, 8× 1/2" conical washers, and 2× 5/8"-11×3.5" bolts. The rail kit supplies the 5/8"-11×2.5" carriage bolts and tube spacers. Use only the bolts, nuts, and washers supplied with the kit.
Place the rear mounting rail in the truck bed and use a measuring tape to center the rail between the weld seams on the length of the truck bed floor. Position it at the proper distance from the rear edge of the truck box as shown in Figure 2 (10-bolt) or Figure 4 (4-bolt). It is critical that the rail is centered side to side on the truck bed. For 10-bolt kits with 58058 or 30035 rails, the rear rail should be positioned 28-3/16" from the rear edge (long bed) or 26-1/4" (short bed). For 4-bolt kits with 30124 or 30095 rails, position at 25-11/16" (long bed) or 23-3/4" (short bed).
Block spacers (0.25"×1"×3" for 10-bolt kits) are located in the corrugation between the truck bed and the mounting rail or between the bed and frame brackets. Their purpose is to eliminate crushing of the bed corrugations when fasteners are tightened. They must be used at all corrugation attachment points.
Yes, but only in specific locations. For 10-bolt kits: the 1/2"-13×2" hex head bolts (item 10) may be used in place of carriage bolts on the rearward most rail attachment if it is difficult to install carriage bolts. For 4-bolt kits: the 5/8"-11×3.5" hex head bolts (item 8) may be used in place of carriage bolts on the rearward most rail attachment if it is difficult to install carriage bolts. In both cases, block spacers must still be used.
Place the unassembled 5th wheel saddles/slider/goose into the already-installed rear mounting rail. Position the front mounting rail with the saddles/slider/goose by inserting the tabs into the mounting rail and pushing the mounting rail tight towards the other mounting rail. Ensure that the mounting rail is centered between the weld seams on the length of the truck bed floor. This will position the mounting rail in the correct location and ensure that the 5th wheel will have a snug fit to the truck. If more than one hitch product will be used with the rails, both should be used at the same time to align the second rail.
After fully installing the 50054 custom mounting brackets, tighten fasteners in this sequence: (1) First torque the mounting rails to the frame brackets. (2) Then torque the frame brackets to the truck frame. For 10-bolt kits, torque all 1/2" hardware to 75 ft-lbs (102 N·M) and all M12 hardware to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·M). For 4-bolt kits, torque all 5/8" hardware to 150 ft-lbs (204 N·M) and all M12 hardware to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·M).
After fully installing and torquing all fasteners, reinstall the electrical wire loom and brake lines to the inside driver side of the frame. Replace the inner plastic wheel well liner to the body if it was removed. Reinstall the spare tire if it was removed. Always measure the truck and trailer before operating to ensure there is clearance at the cab and bumper to allow for turns.
Under no circumstances should you exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended vehicle towing capacity. This is a critical safety requirement.
Yes. Always measure the truck and trailer before installing the hitch to ensure that there is clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for turns. The manual states: 'These instructions are guidelines only, actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner. Always measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for turns.'
Yes, the 50054 Custom Quick Install Mounting Kit is designed for RAM 2500 trucks. Two versions are available: 10-bolt (for rails 58058/30035) and 4-bolt (for rails 30124/30095). Verify your specific application at www.ReeseProducts.com before purchase.
No. Plastic bed liners must be cut out to allow metal-to-metal contact. Spray-in liners are acceptable and do not need removal.
Wrenches: 3/4", 7/8", 18mm. Drill bits: 1/8", 9/16", and 1-1/8" hole saw (10-bolt) or 5/8" and 1-1/8" hole saws (4-bolt). Also: center punch and measuring tape. All fasteners are supplied.
Yes. Drilling is required through the truck bed and frame. For 10-bolt kits: 1/8" pilot holes are enlarged to 9/16" (row 1) and 1-1/8" (row 2). For 4-bolt kits: 1/8" pilot holes are enlarged to 1-1/8". All bare metal must be painted after drilling.
10-bolt kits: 1/2" hardware to 75 ft-lbs (102 N·M), M12 hardware to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·M). 4-bolt kits: 5/8" hardware to 150 ft-lbs (204 N·M), M12 hardware to 92 ft-lbs (125 N·M). Torque mounting rails to frame brackets first, then frame brackets to truck frame.
Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. Always measure truck and trailer before installation to ensure clearance at cab and bumper for turns.
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