5th wheel hitch by uhaul??

[JWaters]

I just bought a 5th wheel trialer and they gave me the hitch to go with it, but I need mounting plates. I cannot find the mounting plates for a Dodge 1996 3500 dually. I think the hitch is made by or like a reese hitch. I have not idea how to instll the mounting plates once I find them. Are they hard to install? do you have to weld/drill frame?



All I need is a mounting plate kit... . anyone have one or know where to get it??? The hitch came from Uhaul! Uhal has not Idea what I am taking about





thanks Jeff

 

[firemanram]

If you can find a name or a number on ,then you can go online to buy just the brackets. Just type in hitches in your search. If you can't find a name or number, then go to the closest RV dealership to get the brackets. You might find them on Ebay.

 

[wtfd6]

any truck accessory place will have them. just ask for fifth wheel "rails". the kit is generally about $100 or so. i have bought a few sets myself. they arent too hard to install. everything is in the kit. you will need a good 1/2 inch drill and bit. your first set will take a few hours. i can do them in about and hour now. hope this helps.



mark

 

[SBettencourt]

Jeff,

If it a Reese compatible hitch you can get a rail kit from etrailer.com if you are inclined to shop over the 'net. Their kit #6005 is $100. They have a link to the installation instructions. There are specific measurements for each year and brand truck. You will need a good 17/32" drill bit to drill the frame holes for the splined shank bolts. I installed mine and it is not difficult. Watch out for the reinforcment rails under the bed because there is a wide tolerance on locaton. Drill pilot holes measure carefully and after 2 or 3 hours you will be done.