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The name you know and the brand you trust brings you the latest in fifth wheel towing: the REESE M5. Whether youre a novice or youve been towing for years, REESE has the hitch 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 complete line of M5 fifth wheel hitches is built to last! Featuring a three-part modular design, with wider stance legs, tighter tolerances, and the industrys best shock absorption system! Plus, an exclusive Talon Jaw that is always ready to receive, gripping the pin to eliminate lateral chucking and reduce sway and noise.
The REESE M5 fifth wheel hitch line combines the latest in technology, rugged endurance, and a sleek design for a quick hook-up and strong performance while on the road, with a clear tow/no tow indicator so you know when your connection is secure, and an ergonomic, easy-reach handle that requires less force to operate. When youre done towing, REESEs fifth wheel hitches are easy to remove, giving you 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: | 30940 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 184.75 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 32,000 LBS. |
| PIN WEIGHT CAPACITY: | 6,400 LBS. |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 32,000 LBS. |
| BASE LENGTH: | 32.33 IN. |
| BASE WIDTH: | 20.39 IN. |
| BASE HEIGHT: | 19.34 IN. |
| VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT: | 14 IN. TO 18 IN. |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| LOCKABLE: | YES |
| WIRING HARNESS INCLUDED: | NO |
| JAW TYPE: | SINGLE |
| FORE AND AFT PIVOT: | 15 DEGREE |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HOLE QUANTITY: | 4 |
| HITCH TYPE: | STATIONARY |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| SIDE TO SIDE PIVOT: | 15 DEGREES |
| BOLT GRADE: | SAE 8 |
| COLOR: | BLACK/BLUE |
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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3 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2024 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch: 32K 32,000/6,750 lbs. when used with a Weight Distribution Kit (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 0 minutes With Factory HD Towing Option Rated 32k Capacity |
| 2011 - 2024 | Ford F-350 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch: 32K 32,000/6,750 lbs. when used with a Weight Distribution Kit (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 0 minutes With Factory HD Towing Option Rated 32k Capacity |
| 2011 - 2024 | Ford F-450 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch: 32K 32,000/6,750 lbs. when used with a Weight Distribution Kit (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 0 minutes With Factory HD Towing Option Rated 32k Capacity |
The Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch 32,000 lbs. Capacity, Ford (Part #RE30940) fits the following vehicles: 2011-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty; 2011-2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty; 2011-2024 Ford F-450 Super Duty. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch 32,000 lbs. Capacity, Ford (Part #RE30940) is designed to fit the 2011-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
The Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch 32,000 lbs. Capacity, Ford (Part #RE30940) fits 2011-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty models. The 2024 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch 32,000 lbs. Capacity, Ford (Part #RE30940) Drilling is required for installation. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The M5 Ford Leg is a mounting component for a 5th wheel hitch system rated for 32,000 lbs with a maximum pin weight of 6,400 lbs. It connects the M5 Head and Center Section to your Ford truck bed, providing vertical adjustment and secure attachment. The leg comes pre-assembled, adjusted, and ready to install.
The manual confirms the M5 Ford Leg is designed for Ford trucks and is used with the M5 Head and Center Section. However, the manual does not specify which Ford truck models or years are compatible. Consult the manufacturer or a fitment database for your specific truck model and year.
A minimum of 6 inches of clearance is required between the truck bed rail and the bottom of the trailer. The leg assembly has 4 inches of vertical adjustment to help achieve this clearance. You must determine which center section mounting holes to use to ensure this minimum clearance is met, and legs must be attached at the same height on both sides of the unit.
Required tools are: 15/16" wrenches, pliers, and a torque wrench. A grease needle is also needed for maintenance. The manual does not specify whether a lift, jack, or additional personnel are required for installation.
The kit includes: (1) M5 Ford Leg, (4) 5/8"-11 x 4.25" Grade 8 bolts, (4) 5/8" conical washers, (4) 5/8"-11 nuts, (4) T-pin locking handles, (2) lynch pins with handle locks, (4) castle nuts, (8) cotter pins, (4) T-pins, and (4) T-bushings. All fasteners are included except those supplied separately with the M5 Head and Center Section.
The M5 Ford Leg comes pre-assembled, adjusted, and ready to install. No assembly is required before attachment to the center section.
1. Determine which center section mounting holes to use to ensure minimum 6" clearance between truck bed rail and trailer bottom. Legs must be at the same height on both sides. 2. Using the (4) 5/8" hex head bolts and conical washers (teeth side toward hitch), attach legs to the center section by inserting bolts from outside through the leg bolt holes into the inside of the center section. 3. Thread on the 5/8" nuts and conical washers (teeth side toward hitch). 4. Finger tighten fasteners initially until final adjustments are made.
The T-pin handles must be in the CLOSED position during operation. To achieve this: (1) Remove the (2) lynch pins and position legs over pucks with handles in OPEN position. (2) Once the unit is placed in pucks, rotate handles back to CLOSED position. (3) Insert the lynch pins back into the leg to prevent handles from opening during operation.
Due to variations in truck underbeds, some handles may be loose and rattle or unable to close fully, while others may be too tight. To adjust: (1) Remove the cotter pin. (2) Adjust the castle nut by hand to a position where the handle does not rattle or is able to close. (3) Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the cotter pin and bend the end with pliers to hold it in place. Additional cotter pins are provided in the hardware kit.
Each 5/8" hex head bolt connecting the legs to the center section must be tightened to 210 ft-lbs of torque. This torque is applied after the T-pin handles are locked and T-pins are securely held in the underbed structure. The bolts should be finger tightened initially, then final torque is applied after all adjustments are complete.
After tightening the 5/8" hex head bolts to 210 ft-lbs of torque, verify that the hitch is tight to the truck bed by lifting each side of the hitch. If the hitch moves or feels loose, recheck the torque on all bolts.
Before any trip, verify that: (1) Cotter pins, foot bracket, and castle nut are undamaged and securely locked. (2) Lynch pins are securely locked in place with little to no vertical play. The lynch pin should be oriented correctly in relation to the foot, as shown in the manual's maintenance diagram.
Every 1,000 miles, check the 5/8" hex bolts that connect the center section to the legs to ensure they are still torqued to 210 ft-lbs. Retorque if necessary.
The hitch is rated for 32,000 lbs with a maximum pin weight of 6,400 lbs. Under no circumstances should you exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended vehicle towing capacity.
The manual does not mention drilling, cutting, or any permanent modifications to the truck bed. The leg attaches to the center section, which mounts to the truck via separate leg assembly instructions. Consult the center section installation guide for truck bed attachment details.
Yes. The M5 Ford Leg (30931) is designed to work with the M5 Head and M5 Center Section (both sold separately). The leg alone cannot function as a complete hitch system. You must also purchase the M5 Head and M5 Center Section.
A 15/16" wrench is required. A torque wrench is also needed to tighten the 5/8" hex head bolts to 210 ft-lbs.
No. The manual specifies to finger tighten the fasteners initially until final adjustments are made. Only after the T-pin handles are locked and T-pins are securely held in the underbed structure should you tighten each 5/8" hex head bolt to 210 ft-lbs of torque.
Before every trip, verify that cotter pins, foot bracket, castle nut, and lynch pins are undamaged and securely locked. Every 1,000 miles, check the 5/8" hex bolts connecting the center section to the legs and retorque to 210 ft-lbs if necessary.
The maximum pin weight is 6,400 lbs. Do not exceed this limit or the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
This is normal due to variations in truck underbeds. To fix: (1) Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut. (2) Adjust the castle nut by hand to a position where the handle does not rattle or is able to close fully. (3) Re-insert the cotter pin and bend the end with pliers to hold it in place. Additional cotter pins are provided in the hardware kit if needed.
This is normal due to variations in truck underbeds. To fix: (1) Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut. (2) Adjust the castle nut by hand to a position where the handle is able to close fully. (3) Re-insert the cotter pin and bend the end with pliers to hold it in place.
The hitch should be tight to the truck bed. If it moves or feels loose when lifted, recheck the torque on all four 5/8" hex head bolts. Each bolt must be tightened to 210 ft-lbs of torque. Use a torque wrench to verify and retorque any bolts that are below specification.
Retorque the bolts to 210 ft-lbs. The manual specifies that every 1,000 miles, you should check the 5/8" hex bolts that connect the center section to the legs to ensure they are still torqued to 210 ft-lbs. Use a torque wrench to verify and tighten any bolts that have loosened.
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