Reese 5er Hitches

[plntmgr]

I've noticed that members have the '03 Dodges with Pull Rite and Reese hitches. My local dealer/installer from Pull Rite wants $2,600 plus labor for their unit installed. I currently own a 16K Reese receiver and would like part numbers, etc. to install the Reese rails to my '03 3500.

 

[Steve M]

The only difference in the rail kit is the rear brackets and the addition of spacer tubes. Here's a site I found while browsing.



http://www.rvstuffusa.com/classic16k20kpivoting5thwheelhitchesbyreese.html



Check my "reader's rigs" pics for my '03 2500 installation. I've re-installed my hitch three times in new trucks with new hardware. $2600 does seem a tad steep!



Here's Reese's site...

http://www.reeseproducts.com



This site is more helpful. Reese and Drawtite are the same.

http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/5th_wheel_hitches/15k_5th_wheel.html

 

[RMcCulloch]

Originally posted by plntmgr

I've noticed that members have the '03 Dodges with Pull Rite and Reese hitches. My local dealer/installer from Pull Rite wants $2,600 plus labor for their unit installed. I currently own a 16K Reese receiver and would like part numbers, etc. to install the Reese rails to my '03 3500.

The Reese Installation Instructions for the rails here (on page 11 of 16) specifies Bracket Kit 58186.



After the installation is complete, you'll have a set of heavy-duty "L" brackets left over from the original kit.

 

[Fireman]

$2600 ! :--) that doesn't sound right. That's way more than I payed for a 16K Superglide.

 

[CharlieMiller]

Sounds like Highway Robbery to me:--) :--)

 

[plntmgr]

Thanks for all the help guys. I've installed Adobe reader and can pull up the bracket, and I'm guessing the $2600 was for a slider. I have the long bed, so I don't need that. I'll get another quote on Monday to compare.