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Towing and trailering require the right equipment, and sometimes that equipment requires accessories. Thankfully, REESE has all the 'things' to make pulling your fifth wheel easier and safer than ever before. From fifth wheel covers, lube plates, and kits of all kinds to mounting rails, gooseneck hitches, and everything in between, REESE's extensive line of accessories is your one-stop-shop. Providing quick and easy installation, unmatched safety, reliability, and performance have made REESE the brand of choice among novice and professional towers alike for nearly 70 years! Towing is an adventure which is why REESE wants you to have everything you need to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 30156 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 54.3 LBS |
| CAPACITY: | 20,000 LBS. |
| MOUNTING HOLE QUANTITY: | 4 |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| LOCKABLE: | NO |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT |
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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Installing a Reese® Elite™ Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch in a Ford Super Duty
2 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2024 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 0 minutes Adapts Standard Fifth Wheels to Reese Elite under: bed rail kit With Hitch Prep Package |
| 2011 - 2024 | Ford F-350 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Kit Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 0 minutes Adapts Standard Fifth Wheels to Reese Elite under: bed rail kit With Hitch Prep Package |
The Reese Rail Kit Mounting Adapter for Attaching 15K, 16K & 20K Standard Fifth Wheel Hitches (For Use with Ford OEM & Elite Series Under-Bed Rail Kits) (Part #RE30156) fits the following vehicles: 2011-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty; 2011-2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the Reese Rail Kit Mounting Adapter for Attaching 15K, 16K & 20K Standard Fifth Wheel Hitches (For Use with Ford OEM & Elite Series Under-Bed Rail Kits) (Part #RE30156) is designed to fit the 2011-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
The Reese Rail Kit Mounting Adapter for Attaching 15K, 16K & 20K Standard Fifth Wheel Hitches (For Use with Ford OEM & Elite Series Under-Bed Rail Kits) (Part #RE30156) 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 Rail Kit Mounting Adapter for Attaching 15K, 16K & 20K Standard Fifth Wheel Hitches (For Use with Ford OEM & Elite Series Under-Bed Rail Kits) (Part #RE30156) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The REESE 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Adapter Kit #30156 is a removable mounting system that allows a 5th wheel hitch to be installed on a truck bed. It is SAE J2638 rated to 20,000 lb gross trailer weight. The adapter uses four anchor assemblies with handles that lock into pucks (mounting points) in the truck bed, allowing the hitch to be mounted and removed as needed. The kit includes the adapter weldment, four anchor assemblies with tee pins and bushings, handles, lynch pins, end caps, and jam nuts.
The adapter requires an under-bed mounting kit with four pucks (mounting receptacles) installed in the truck bed. The manual references Elite or Signature Series mounting kits as compatible options. The adapter's four anchor feet insert into these pucks. The truck bed must have puck plugs that can be removed and stored when the adapter is in use, and reinstalled when the adapter is removed.
The manual states that the adapter is designed to work with 5th wheel hitches and references reviewing the operation manuals for both the 5th wheel hitch being used and the corresponding Elite or Signature Series mounting kit. The adapter includes a pull pin (included in the 5th wheel hitch hardware bag) that locks the hitch to the adapter. You should verify compatibility with your specific hitch model and mounting kit before purchase.
Two tools are required: (1) a 1½" socket and matching wrench, or a crescent wrench, and (2) a rubber mallet. These tools are needed to assemble the tee pin and bushing assemblies and to install the adapter into the truck bed pucks.
The kit includes: (1) adapter weldment, (4) anchor tee pins, (4) anchor bushings, (4) 1" jam nuts, (2) left anchor handles, (2) right anchor handles, (6) lynch pins, and (4) end caps. The manual also references a pull pin that is included in the 5th wheel hitch hardware bag (not in this kit).
The manual does not mention disconnecting the battery. The adapter is a mechanical mounting system with no electrical components, so battery disconnection is not required.
The manual does not specify whether professional installation is required. It does state that dealers/installers should physically demonstrate mounting and unmounting procedures to the end user and have the user demonstrate understanding. The manual provides detailed assembly and installation instructions that can be followed by a qualified person.
Follow these steps for each of the four anchor assemblies: (1) Assemble the anchor bushing and 1" jam nut together and snug-fit (no vertical play), then turn another quarter turn beyond contact point for proper torque. (2) Assemble the tee pin and handle as shown in Figure 1, ensuring the locking tab protrudes through the slot in the channel when the handle is in locked position. (3) Tighten the tee pin until metal-to-metal contact is achieved, then loosen it one-and-a-half rotations. (4) Align the hole in the tee pin with the slot in the handle nut and secure with the included lynch pin. (5) Repeat for the remaining three anchor bushings.
The adapter includes four end caps. For each cap: (1) Orient the end cap with the ribs being inserted into the cross tube. (2) Insert the end cap until the flanged surface contacts the edge of the tube. (3) Repeat for the remaining three end caps. The end caps are inserted by hand and require no fasteners.
Follow these steps: (1) Remove the puck plugs from all four pucks in the truck bed and store them. (2) Set the REESE adapter onto the pucks and rotate the handles into the unlocked position (approximately parallel with the base tube) until the adapter drops into the pucks at all four corners. (3) Rotate the four handles into the locked position, with the locking hole tabs through the base arch and overlapped on each side. (4) Place lynch pins through the overlapping handle holes on each side to anchor the hitch into the pucks. The adapter is now secured.
When handles are in locked position, the locking tab on each handle must protrude through the slot in the channel, and the handles overlap on each side of the adapter. In this position, the anchor feet are pulled down firmly into the truck bed pucks. The handles are then secured with lynch pins through the overlapping holes. In the unlocked position, handles are approximately parallel with the base tube, allowing the adapter to be lifted out of the pucks.
If a handle cannot be locked by hand, or if there is too much or too little clearance when locked, adjustment is needed. (1) Remove the adapter from the pucks. (2) While keeping the handle-to-tee-pin orientation, remove the lynch pin. (3) To loosen handle tension, rotate the tee pin counterclockwise ½ rotation and replace the lynch pin. (4) To tighten (remove excess clearance), rotate the tee pin clockwise ½ rotation and replace the lynch pin. (5) If the adapter still does not fit securely or is still too loose, repeat the adjustment steps. If the adapter does not drop into the pucks when handles are unlocked, loosen all four 1" jam nuts, drop the adapter into the pucks, and retighten the jam nuts as described in the assembly section.
Before each trip or maneuver, perform these checks: (1) Verify that both the tee pin arms and the pull pin (included in the 5th wheel hitch hardware bag) are in place. (2) Confirm that the respective lynch pins are locked in place on both sides of the adapter. (3) Lubricate the anchor feet with lithium grease for easier engagement. (4) Review the operation manuals for both the 5th wheel hitch and the corresponding Elite or Signature Series mounting kit being used.
Follow these steps: (1) Remove the lynch pins/locks from the overlapping handle holes on each side of the adapter and store them. (2) Rotate the four handles into the unlocked position (parallel with the base tube). (3) Lift each side of the adapter out of the pucks separately; you may need to work the handles slightly to align the anchors with the puck holes for removal. (4) Store the adapter in a dry place where dirt and debris will not get into the anchor assemblies. (5) Press the puck plugs (packed with the mounting kit) into all four pucks in the truck bed to keep debris out.
Lubricate the anchor feet with lithium grease before each trip or maneuver to ensure easier engagement. Store the adapter in a dry place where dirt and debris will not get into the anchor assemblies when not in use. Press puck plugs into the truck bed pucks to keep debris out when the adapter is removed. The manual does not specify other maintenance intervals or procedures beyond these.
The adapter is SAE J2638 rated to 20,000 lb gross trailer weight. This is the maximum trailer weight the adapter is designed to support when properly installed and used according to the manual instructions.
The manual warns: 'Failure to properly install handles could result in tow vehicle damage or truck and trailer separation.' This emphasizes the critical importance of correctly assembling the tee pin and handle assemblies, ensuring handles are in the proper locked position with locking tabs protruding through the channel slots, and securing all lynch pins before towing. Improper handle installation compromises the structural integrity of the connection.
Never remove the adapter warning decals. If the decals are damaged, contact Cequent Performance Products, Inc. at 1-888-521-0510 for free replacement decals. The warning decals are an important safety feature and must be maintained in readable condition.
The manual specifies that the 1" jam nuts should be snug-fit (no vertical play in the anchor bushing assembly), then turned another quarter turn beyond the contact point for proper torque requirement. The manual does not provide a specific torque value in foot-pounds or Newton-meters. The assembly is complete when there is no vertical play and the quarter-turn beyond contact is achieved.
Tighten the tee pin until metal-to-metal contact is achieved. Once this contact is accomplished, loosen the tee pin one-and-a-half rotations. Then align the hole in the tee pin with the slot in the handle nut and secure with the included lynch pin. This procedure is repeated for each of the four anchor assemblies.
No. The REESE #30156 adapter is a mechanical mounting system with no electrical components, wiring, or connections. It uses only mechanical fasteners (jam nuts, tee pins, lynch pins) and handles to secure the adapter to the truck bed pucks.
After installation, verify the following: (1) All four handles are in the locked position with locking tabs protruding through the channel slots. (2) The handles overlap on each side of the adapter. (3) Lynch pins are inserted through the overlapping handle holes on both sides and are secure. (4) The adapter sits firmly in all four truck bed pucks with no movement or rocking. (5) Before each trip, confirm that the tee pin arms and pull pin are in place and that all lynch pins are locked. If any of these conditions are not met, the adapter is not properly installed and should not be used for towing.
The adapter requires an under-bed mounting kit with four pucks (Elite or Signature Series). Check that your truck bed has this mounting system installed before purchasing. The adapter is removable and adjustable to fit different truck configurations.
You need a 1½" socket and matching wrench (or crescent wrench) and a rubber mallet. No power tools or drilling is required.
Yes. You only need to remove the puck plugs from the four pucks in the truck bed (which are stored and reinstalled when the adapter is removed). No drilling, cutting, or permanent modifications to the truck are required.
The adapter is SAE J2638 rated to 20,000 lb gross trailer weight. Do not exceed this rating.
Lubricate the anchor feet with lithium grease before each trip. Store the adapter in a dry place when not in use. Press puck plugs into the truck bed pucks to keep debris out.
No. The adapter uses existing pucks in the truck bed. No drilling, welding, cutting, or permanent modifications are required.
The handle tension is too tight and needs adjustment. (1) Remove the adapter from the pucks. (2) While keeping the handle-to-tee-pin orientation, remove the lynch pin. (3) Rotate the tee pin counterclockwise ½ rotation to loosen the tension. (4) Replace the lynch pin. (5) Reinstall the adapter and test the handle. If the handle is still too tight, repeat the adjustment. If it becomes too loose, rotate the tee pin clockwise ½ rotation instead.
There is too much clearance in the attachment when locked. (1) Remove the adapter from the pucks. (2) While keeping the handle-to-tee-pin orientation, remove the lynch pin. (3) Rotate the tee pin clockwise ½ rotation to remove the excess clearance. (4) Replace the lynch pin. (5) Reinstall the adapter and test. If the adapter is still too loose, repeat the adjustment steps.
The tee pin bushing assemblies are too tight, preventing the anchor feet from aligning with the puck holes. (1) Remove the adapter from the pucks. (2) Loosen all four 1" jam nuts. (3) Reinstall the adapter and allow it to drop into the pucks. (4) While the adapter is in place in the pucks, retighten all four 1" jam nuts as described in the assembly section (snug-fit with no vertical play, then another quarter turn beyond contact point). This adjustment ensures the anchor feet are at the correct height to seat in all four pucks.
Repeat the adjustment steps. If the adapter does not drop into the pucks, repeat the jam nut loosening and retightening procedure. If the handle tension or clearance is still incorrect, repeat the tee pin rotation adjustments in ½-rotation increments. The manual states that if the adapter still will not securely pin into the under-bed mounting kit or is still too loose, the adjustment steps may need to be repeated multiple times to achieve the correct fit.
The anchor feet need lubrication. Lubricate the feet with lithium grease as shown in Figure 6 of the manual. This will ease engagement and make the handles easier to move when locking and unlocking the adapter. Perform this lubrication before each trip or maneuver.
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