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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: | 30950 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 189.45 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 32,000 LBS. |
| PIN WEIGHT CAPACITY: | 6,400 LBS. |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 32,000 LBS. |
| BASE LENGTH: | 27.34 IN. |
| BASE WIDTH: | 22.13 IN. |
| BASE HEIGHT: | 4.71 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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The M5 head is the coupling mechanism that attaches to a trailer's kingpin. It automatically latches when you back your truck into the trailer, and the indicator shows green when properly locked. The head includes a handle that controls the jaw opening and closing, and it requires periodic greasing to maintain smooth operation.
The center section (part 30932) and legs are sold separately. The head (part 30892) is designed to attach to the center section, which then attaches to mounting legs. You must purchase all three components to complete the hitch system.
The M5 hitch is rated for 32,000 lbs with a maximum pin weight of 6,400 lbs. However, you must not exceed your towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended vehicle towing capacity, whichever is lower.
The M5 RAM legs (part 30949) are specifically designed for RAM trucks. The manual shows RAM truck applications. For other vehicle types, separate leg assemblies are available under different part numbers. Refer to the leg assembly instructions for your specific vehicle.
For the head assembly, you need an M13 wrench to tighten the handle assembly with carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts. A grease needle (typically available at auto parts stores) is required to apply grease to the grease fitting on top of the unit.
You need a 15/16" wrench, pliers, and a torque wrench. The torque wrench is essential because the 5/8" hex-head bolts must be tightened to exactly 210 ft-lb of torque.
The head includes 2 M8 carriage bolts, 2 M8 lock washers, 2 M8 nuts (for handle assembly), 2 ½" pull pins, and 2 spring clips (for attaching to center section). Additional bolts and washers are supplied with the leg unit.
The RAM legs include 4 bolts (5/8-11 x 4.25" GR8), 4 conical washers (5/8"), 4 nuts (5/8"-11), 4 T-pin locking handles, 4 lynch pins, 4 castle nuts, and 8 cotter pins. These fasteners attach the legs to the center section and secure the T-pins.
You must maintain a minimum of 6" clearance between the truck bed rail and the bottom of the trailer. The center section has 3 possible attachment locations with 4" of overall vertical adjustment to help achieve this clearance.
The manual does not mention disconnecting the battery. However, you will need to connect electrical cable and breakaway switch cable between truck and trailer after hitching, so consult your vehicle's electrical system documentation if you are unfamiliar with trailer wiring.
Slide the handle tube over the bar as shown in the manual, then securely tighten it with the 2 M8 carriage bolts, 2 M8 lock washers, and 2 M8 nuts using an M13 wrench. The handle should be snug when complete.
First, apply grease to the skid plate surface and grease fitting on the head. Place the head unit on top of the center section, avoiding pinch points. Insert the 2 pull pins and secure them with spring clips on both sides. Inspect through the sight holes on top of the head pan to confirm the clips are assembled correctly.
Determine which mounting holes to use to ensure 6" minimum clearance between truck bed rail and trailer bottom. Insert the 4 bolts (5/8" hex head) from outside the center section through the leg bolt holes into the inside of the center section. Thread on the 5/8" nuts and conical washers (teeth side toward hitch) and finger-tighten initially. Once the unit is positioned in the truck bed pucks with T-pin handles locked, tighten each bolt to 210 ft-lb of torque.
Each leg has one small T-pin/T-bushing (front mounting location) and one large T-pin/T-bushing (rear mounting location). Place the legs correctly on the center section with the small T-pin/T-bushing in the front on both sides. Legs must be attached at the same height on both sides of the unit.
Remove the 4 lynch pins and position the legs over the truck bed pucks with the handles in the OPEN position. Once the unit is placed in the pucks, rotate the handles back to the CLOSED position and insert the lynch pins back into the legs to prevent the handles from opening during operation.
Due to variations in truck underbeds, some handles may be loose and rattle, or too tight to lock. If a handle is too loose, remove the cotter pin and adjust the castle nut by hand to a position where the handle does not rattle or can close fully. Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the cotter pin and bend the end with pliers to hold it in place.
Each 5/8" hex-head bolt that connects the center section to the legs must be tightened to 210 ft-lb of torque. This torque must be verified every 1,000 miles of operation.
The head springs should be tightened to 7-8 ft-lbs. When installed properly, the springs should point up towards the truck cab and flex freely.
Before every use, apply grease to the skid plate surface and to the 5th wheel jaw and/or kingpin on the trailer. Annually or as required, apply grease via the grease fitting on top of the unit using a grease needle, and apply spray-on white lithium grease to internal mechanisms, rotating the handle a few times to distribute the lubricant. The head comes pre-greased. Plastic lube plates (not exceeding 3/16" thickness) can be used to avoid messy grease; REESE 5th Wheel Lube Plate #83001 is recommended.
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-lb of torque.
Before any trip, verify that cotter pins, foot bracket, and castle nut are undamaged and securely locked. Additionally ensure that the lynch pins are also securely locked in place with little to no vertical play. The lynch pin should be in the properly closed position with the loop on the correct side of the pin.
The head should be in the Ready-to-Receive position. In this position, the handle is pulled out fully until an audible click is heard (holes do not align for bail pin), the handle is easily movable towards the cab and returns to default position upon release, and the indicator shows RED.
The green indicator means the head is in the Locked position and the trailer kingpin is securely held by the 5th wheel jaw. The indicator shows 100% green only when the hitch is properly latched to the trailer.
Before hitching, ensure the truck tailgate is lowered if necessary, blocks or chocks are firmly against each trailer wheel to prevent forward or rearward motion, the pin box is at correct height (bottom of pin box aligned with top of skid plate ramp ±1 inch), and the head is in Ready-to-Receive position. Back the truck slowly into the trailer so the kingpin and 5th wheel funnel align.
The pull test verifies that the trailer is properly hitched before you drive. With trailer wheels firmly blocked, landing gears on the ground, and trailer brake on, ensure no one is between truck and trailer, then try to pull the trailer slowly forward. If the trailer is properly hitched, it will not separate. If it separates and the truck moves forward, the hitch is not secure and you must repeat the hitching procedure.
Ensure blocks or chocks are firmly against each trailer wheel to prevent forward or rearward motion, trailer jacks are lowered and firmly on the ground, the tailgate is lowered if necessary, and electrical cable and breakaway switch cable are disconnected. Ensure no person or vehicle is in the vicinity of the truck or trailer when unhitching, as the truck or trailer may shift.
Do not force the handle. The jaw may not open if under tension. Slowly reverse the truck to remove the load on the jaw before attempting to unhitch the trailer. Once the load is removed, the handle should move to the unhitching position.
After installing the RAM legs, verify that the hitch is tight to the truck bed by lifting each side of the hitch. The hitch should not move or shift. Additionally, inspect the sight holes on top of the head pan to confirm the spring clips are assembled correctly when the head is attached to the center section.
Yes. The center section can be rotated 180 degrees to increase the gap between the trailer front and truck cab by 1-1/2". This requires removing the head, removing the bolts holding the legs to the center section, rotating the center section, reconnecting the legs, removing and flipping the head springs (tightening to 7-8 ft-lbs), and reinstalling the head. The location of the kingpin should remain ahead of the truck rear axle with proper truck cab clearance.
Yes. The center section has a hole provided for a 5/16" eye bolt to attach the trailer breakaway cable to.
The M5 head is designed to work with the M5 center section and M5 mounting legs. Compatibility depends on the legs you purchase—separate leg assemblies are available for different vehicle types. The M5 RAM legs (part 30949) are specifically for RAM trucks.
You need M13 and M24 wrenches, a 15/16" wrench, pliers, a torque wrench, and a grease needle. The torque wrench is essential for tightening the leg bolts to 210 ft-lb.
The manual does not mention drilling. The hitch attaches to the truck bed using existing pucks and the center section bolts to the legs. Consult your vehicle-specific leg assembly instructions for any vehicle modifications.
The 5/8" hex-head bolts connecting the center section to the legs must be tightened to 210 ft-lb of torque. This must be checked every 1,000 miles.
The M5 hitch is rated for 32,000 lbs with a maximum pin weight of 6,400 lbs, but you must not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Apply grease to the skid plate and trailer kingpin before every use. Apply grease via the grease fitting on top of the head annually or as required using a grease needle. The head comes pre-greased.
The jaw may not close if under compression. If you are fully backed into the trailer but the indicator is not fully green, pull the truck slowly forward to remove the load on the jaw. The handle will then fully latch and the indicator will turn completely green.
The jaw may not open if under tension between the truck and trailer. Do not force the handle. Slowly reverse the truck to remove the load on the jaw. Once the tension is relieved, the handle should move to the unhitching position.
Remove the cotter pin and adjust the castle nut by hand to a position where the handle does not rattle or is able to close fully. Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the cotter pin and bend the end with pliers to hold it in place.
The pivot assembly resistance is preset at the factory. If the head pivots and makes noise when the trailer is not attached, adjust the resistance by tightening the pivot bolt 1/2 turn at a time (maximum 2 full turns). Access the pivot bolt and nut through the logo/load rating slot using an open-end wrench.
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