06 no-drill 5 wheel hitch

[Mabrown]

I'm considering replacing my 02 with a 06 3500 4x4 and talked to my hitch guy about how they mount a Reese 5th wheel hitch on the new frames. He said Reese has a no drill mount kit that has a plate that fastens on the frame with a "u bolt" type of setup. It sounds easier to install to me but I was wondering about other peoples experience with how their hitch is mounted and if they have had any trouble. I'm wondering if there has been any problems with the u bolt setup slipping at all?

 

[Dieselnerd]

I have a B&W bolt on, not a Reese, but the principle is the same. It's rated for 30K gooseneck and 18K with the fifth wheel companion hitch. It bolts on with U bolts and brackets and also has a piece on each side that inserts into an existing hole in the frame that prevents any slippage of the brackets. I tow a pretty heavy trailer and I can tell you for sure that nothing moves.

 

[klenger]

Also look at the PullRite Super 5th with SuperRails. No drill using existing holes in the frame. Very quality product. See it here: http://www.klenger.net/dodge/pullrite/index.html

 

[Sarge]

Husky makes a u-bolt as well. Double pivot, great quality. Have towed about 20K with it, no movement. Husky is made by Valley.

 

[TowPro]

I have an 06 on order, and a classic 20K going in once it gets here.



I have talked to reese tech support, they have no such adaptor. Because your allowed to drill holes in the frame (if done correct) they dropped the no hole adaptor in favor of the stronger bolt on design.



I am getting a 3500 and the helper spring stops are in the way, so reese designed an adaptors I had to buy that I think mount on the inside of the frame. I kept the old bed rails and bought new hardware kits.



only thing I see in the directions that I don't like is some of the bolts go through the web under the bed. They give you a spacer you drop in from the top after you drill a big hole through the bed in this one location.



I have all the parts sitting here waiting for the truck. I can go out and get you part numbers if you need them.



Yesterday I made our first camping reservations so the truck better get here soon. Were spending Easter in the outerbanks of NC! I hear the fishing is good that time of year.

 

[JRMora]

Another B&W owner - no problems with a 14k fifth wheel. I also like the "no rails" mounting as I carry a lot of sheet goods when building cabinets. Like Klenger says, the Pullrite is an excellent hitch, too.



Juan

 

[PAllyn]

http://www.colibert.com/index. asp Check this out. Mine works great. Easy install, easy to use, full bed use.

 

[Bertram65]

Reese' best 5th wheel hitch. the signature series is only available with under bed frame that requires drilling. I would not want to secure a hitch with U bolts, my guess is those types of hitches are designed for ease of install not the strongest installation.

 

[blacksheep4x4]

I recommend the Pullright. Excellent unit easy hook up and trailers pull nice with it.

 

[REndres]

The ones ive seen with u-bolts also have through bolts in existing holes. The Pullrite that Klenger mentions looks the best to me if you dont need goose neck.

 

[klenger]

The ones ive seen with u-bolts also have through bolts in existing holes. The Pullrite that Klenger mentions looks the best to me if you dont need goose neck.

PullRite make a gooseneck plate for the SuperRails.

 

[REndres]

After further research I found the gooseneck plate for Pullrite rails.

Klenger is always right.

 

[klenger]

You obviously have not talked to Mrs klenger.