Is this right For you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Like being able to back-up to your king pin and hook up without having to get out to open and close the jaws each time
Tow with a dually truck or aren't super tall and like having a longer handle to make it easier to throw open the jaws
Have a pin box that doesn't extend down very far and need a hitch that sits almost even with your bed rails
No, if you:
Don't want to do the extra work needed to clear out paint in bolt holes and threads
Use a tonneau cover often and want to be able to close it without having to take out the hitch
Heavy-duty hitch has 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head has large landing area and king pin target for quick hookup. Mounts to Ford OEM underbed pucks or Elite Series rails. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese fifth wheel hitch part number RP30922 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package- Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs. Fifth Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch
- RP30922
Fixed Fifth Wheel
27000 lbs GTW
Reese
OEM - Ford
Double Pivot
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Heavy-duty hitch has 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head has large landing area and king pin target for quick hookup. Mounts to Ford OEM underbed pucks or Elite Series rails.
Features:
5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
Works with factory-installed 5th-wheel towing prep package from Ford and Reese Elite Series aftermarket underbed rails
Single-piece, always-ready Talon jaw wraps around king pin to ensure proper connection
Design offers superior jaw-to-king-pin contact for maximum security and minimum rattle
Jaw is always ready to receive so you don't have to open the hitch before hooking up
High pin lockout ensures proper engagement
Tow/No Tow indicator is visible from cab and next to bed
Fully articulating head with extra-large landing area eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
V-notch makes it easy to target the king pin as you back up
Ergonomic, easy-to-reach handle lets you secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
Can be operated with just 2 fingers
Wide center section creates solid, stable towing experience
Improved cab clearance is achieved with offset design
Head can be offset by 1-1/2" by rotating center section 180 degrees
3 Height settings to fit your application
Fast, easy installation
Drops into the 4 receiver pucks that are built into your factory underbed rails
Sturdy steel construction with durable, powder coat finish
Zinc handle, latches and jaw resist corrosion
Specs:
Application: 2011 and newer Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks with factory-installed towing prep package
Also works with Reese Elite Series aftermarket underbed 5th-wheel rails
Gross towing weight: 27,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 6,750 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty
Forged, Self-Latching Jaw
The one-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel hitch provides absolute security with its wraparound design. Increased jaw-to-king-pin contact results in not only a stronger connection, but less noisy rattling and stiff chucking as well.
The jaw is also always ready to receive, so you don't need to use the handle to open it before backing up toward your trailer. As long as the bail pin is removed from the latching handle, the jaw will accept the king pin as it enters the hitch.
Finally, the jaw is self-latching, so it will automatically secure your trailer's king pin when it moves into the jaw.
Quiet, Comfortable Ride
In addition to the tight jaw tolerance, a close connection between the head and the pivot bushings further reduces rattle and movement. And because the pivot bushings are independent from the head, they can be tightened to ensure a strong connection over time.
King Pin Indicator Prevents High Pinning
This M5 hitch features a built-in king pin indicator to ensure proper hookup. This indicator is located on the back of the head along with a V-shaped notch that are both visible from the cab of your truck. The V-notch is lined up with the jaw at the front of the hitch, and can be used as a guiding point to line the king pin up with the jaw as you back up your truck. The jaw also has an internal plate that keeps the king pin from entering if it is too high to enter safely. As a result, the king pin indicator will only change from red to green if the king pin is fully engaged in the jaw.
Easy-to-Use Latching Handle
This hitch's handle is designed for smooth motion and effortless operation. It requires only 2 fingers to use and won't bind up as you pull. In addition, the handle is long, so it's easy to access from outside of your truck bed. And the ergonomic grip makes it comfortable to hold and pull from different angles.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (229 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty hitch has 1-piece, wraparound jaw and easy-to-see lock indicator for maximum safety and security. Fully articulating head has large landing area and king pin target for quick hookup. Mounts to Ford OEM underbed pucks or Elite Series rails.
by: James, M08/09/2021
This would be a three but etrailer's customer service is excellent. Everyone I've dealt with has been exceptional.
Reese needs to get their act together. Three month backorder (okay COVID-19 has everyone backed up). Finally get the order and the release handle grip is destroyed, just crumbled almost like it was cooked. I have to adjust the pucks, which is expected, but Reese installed the Carter pins, which are a [beast] to remove in order to adjust the puck, suggestion Reese just leave them out for the installer to install. The the final [blow] from Reese on top of their otherwise great paint job, the bolt holes for the assembly are filled with paint, Reese howabout running a thread chase through these threads so the installer doesn't risk cross threading the bolt, it's just the small things that would make an otherwise outstanding hitch better.1118439
Thanks for your words. Customer Service will reach out to you about the broken handle.
-- Sierra K - 08/16/2021
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by: Patricia08/20/2021
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty
We are so very pleased with our 27K hitch! The order process was easy and delivery was very fast. We have used a Reese hitch for years now. We just upgraded our fifth wheel RV and it wieghs in at 16K our old hitch was an 18K hitch so we were within 2K of max weight. We felt that that was too close so we went big, it feels (pulls) better and I feel more safe knowing that we have plenty of hitch. Thank you for such great products. Jason and Patricia1128614
Great hitch! Went together as per the instructions, pulls our 20,000 lbs 5th wheel great. Love the positive "Green" when the pin is in place as well as the wrap around jaw, real selling points for me.825814
Love this hitch over the last year! Pulled our 20,000 lbs 5th wheel over 11,000 miles in the last year without any issues what so ever.
Rich - 07/02/2021
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by: Robert04/22/2022
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I want my B&W back. Not happy at all with this, and etrailer customer service was just as bad. The locking indicator was broke when it came out of the box. I contacted etrailer, they said they would contact the manufacturer, well 10 days later still haven't heard back. Also the locking mechanism has a bolt that goes through into the ouck system. That bolt has 1 side flat, to allow for posistive placement, well reese decided it would be fun to install this 90 degrees the wrong way, and not align the flat side of the bolt up with the notch in the handle. So now to to remove it, the threads will be trashed, and or the positive placement will slip some, if I just twist it to align. Horrible Q and A on Reese's part, and horrible customer service on etrailers part, oh and I am a reseller for etrailer, so I look bad as well.1289021
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I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
-- Jenny N - 04/27/2022
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by: Bob06/16/2022
Awesome hitch! I had to upgrade from an 18,000 lb hitch to a 27,000 for a larger toy hauler. I really like the newer latching system on this hitch. Ordering and shipping was painless. Thanks Etrailer!1313751
by: Sean10/12/2021
I had always been a BIG B&W fan, but having heard about this hitch and it being cheaper, with a higher rating.... I decided to give it a try. Im really glad I did, as it takes up far less space in the bed than my old B&W did.
I did have an issue where one leg's welded, threaded insert was cock-eyed and the bolt didnt thread in. etrailer, being the wonderful specialists they are, sent me a new leg kit ASAP.
My only issue thus far with the hitch is the rubber handle grip cracked and split, after sitting in my shop all winter in the cold. Not sure if thats normal, but it doesnt bother me enough that I remember it even 5 mins after using the hitch.1177543
by: Jeffrey02/25/2022
2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty
As other reviews have pointed out, Reese didn't run a chaser through the threads as they're all gummed up with the paint/powder coat. Real pain to clean them out as a tap that large isn't usually in most people's tool box. I had to adjust one of the castle nuts requiring that the cotter pin be removed which took about 30 mins of banging on it. I've never experienced a cotter pin that hard to remove. I would have preferred that they not install the pins at the factory. For these reasons they lose a star in this review. The hitch is robust and once installed there is no slack or chatter once engaged in the Ford Puck system. The actuation of the handle/jaw is smooth. The handle will fit under a Super Duty F-450 tonneau cover as long as you pivot the head to the left to lower it.1266466
by: Grady02/23/2022
I found the hitch ideal for our 5th wheel … easy to install in truck bed & easy to use. Especially like the safety features & simple indicator as to locked. What especially has stood out has been the responsive service & follow through by etrailer employees.1265681
by: Jeffrey06/22/2020
2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Hitch assembly was fairly straightforward, took less than an hour. Did have to purchase a torque wrench since the one I had only went to 150 ft lbs. Figured I'd purchase it so I could keep it in the truck to make any adjustments, if required, and check that bolts remain torqued to xxx ft lbs over time. Had to make two small adjustments when I put it in the puck system, which was easy to do. The red/green indicator had popped out of the head unit. I figured out that it just needed to be popped back in to position. Haven't towed with it yet so I can't comment on that at this time. Hitch is beefy and I doubt will not be a problem handling our 5th wheel. So far I'm very pleased with this purchase.819918
I can't give a fair review as we've not installed it yet but after watching YouTube videos and reading reviews this is what we choose. I also called and asked questions before I ordered.
Now as far as etrailer goes, I'd give it 5 stars as we've ordered before in the past and never had any major issues. This 5th wheel arrived in great shape and even if didn't, it would be the shipper not etrailer.
Once we have it installed and have used it, I'll post an updated rating.
Thank you etrailer!1271827
by: Walter12/08/2020
I have only installed the Reese hitch but it was easy to assemble and appears to be more than sturdy enough to do anything I need. All parts were included and well packaged. There was no shipping damage and the process was smooth.920873
Comments
After one year of use I couldn’t be happier. I full time RV and move a lot so the hitch is well used. It’s easy to use and I love the green indicator when the hitch is fully locked. I would recommend this to anyone requiring a sturdy, dependable hitch.
Walter - 12/09/2021
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by: Todd12/21/2021
2006 BMW M5
Reese OEM Below deck fifth Wheel / Goose-neck pin hitch is the best you can get. I started with the signature Series 18K hitch in 2006 now upgraded to the 27K M5 hitch. and etrailer is the most reasonable consumer friendly way to shop trailer materials.1228506
by: John W09/13/2020
2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty
it went together well and connects way better than my old hitch nice and solid no chucking while traveling, the red / green indicator is a cheap piece of plastic that doesn't work on mine reads green all the time, unhooks easy from trailer880440
Great hitch easy to use. As others have reported the grip on the release lever breaks easily. However, I think that is a good thing as I was able to replace it with a much better and cooler looking grip.1260964
by: Christine02/27/2020
Great overall customer service experience. Recieved product in good condition and in good time. Assembly process was not too hard to figure out, it helps to be a mechanic with the proper tools and know how !!! Good looking 5th wheel with updated technology. Have had many complements about it. Thanks again. 760447
First time for a Reese hitch. Assembly was very simple, only recommendation is for Reese to leave out the carter pins, and let the customer install them after adjustment. Haven’t got to tow with it yet but I am absolutely excited to use it. I feel it’s going to be an excellent product.1248062
by: Patricia 04/21/2020
M5
We have not been able to use the hitch yet but we are looking forward to it. The Reese M5 27k hitch came in just a couple of days after ordering it. Having read some other reviews we knew what tools we would need. FYI you need a 200 lb torque wrench. I guess it took us about an hour to get it put together and in our truck. It looks great! 783950
Comments
This is still a great product after a year. We have not had one issue with the hitch. I recommend it highly!
Patricia - 04/22/2021
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by: Adam12/29/2020
Solid hitch has done a great job towing our 20,000 lb toy hauler for a about a year and 6,000+ miles. It has a pretty wide tolerance for getting hitched, and is smooth as butter both when towing and hooking/unhooking.
A few minor issues: the plastic handle cracked and fell apart after about 2 months, but it's not really necessary, it just looks nicer with it on. The red/green indicator thing always pops out of place and has to be reset - I don't even bother looking at it anymore, I just do a pull test every time I hook up. Also, the center / core section has a label on it that says 20k lbs, instead of 27k - I called Reese and they were very helpful in validating that it was just an incorrect label and was truly the correct 27k rated center box (they even had me measure the steel plate to make sure it was to spec).931687
by: Donald 11/07/2021
Great hitch in every way. Setup is easy, quick and we have no complaints at all. Definitely recommend this hitch1197214
by: Scott03/03/2022
Thank you guys for being so quick on sending my hitch out it looks great I can’t wait to get my truck and put it in1268134
by: James06/13/2022
Very pleased with order. Arrived in a timely manner and was fairly easy to assemble by myself.1312167
by: Fred 07/08/2021
220 LBS of torque not everyone has that size wrench available. Needed a tap to clean threads not easy to find and $40 bucks. Asked Reese has to disassemble center so the socket would sit straight on bolt head. Other than that a very nice hitch easy connect1086599
by: Jon10/20/2021
It’s ok, wish I would have bought a sliding hitch. I can’t put my tailgate down hooked up unless is perfectly straight1183389
by: Rosemary 10/06/2021
With help from etrailer we were able to get this in time for our new 5th wheel. Assembled it last night and ready for our first tow on Friday1172729
by: Excellent06/19/2020
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I am about to turn 75 years old, I was able to lift my hitch up into my truck bed and completely install it by myself with my wife being my gofer we did it. I have not yet pulled with it but I am very happy with it so far.
I am not muscle bound by any means, but I’m a Marine Veteran 818263
The Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 27,000lbs # RP30922 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford F-350 Factory Rails. Each handle and assembly is adjustable to ensure you are able to fit and lock the hitch in place at all 4 points. I've attached the installation details to further assist. They are not able to make the adjustments at the factory to specifically fit your vehicle, so there is adjustability for the best fit. view full answer...
To pull the 4213 Jayco Seismic Toy Hauler, I recommend the 2018 Ford F-350 Dually with 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel with 3.55 or 4.10 axle ratio. You will need the 8 foot box and can use 2 or 4WD with any of the cab packages.
Your other option is the 2018 Ford F-450 Crew Cab with 8 foot box dually with 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel with 4.30 axle ratio. You can use either 2 or 4WD.
This information is according to the 2018 Ford Towing Guide.
I recommend getting the factory tow package and then... view full answer...
You are on the right track. The Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part # RP30922 will fit the factory fifth wheel prep package you have installed in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-350. This hitch also is designed to allow you to know for sure that it is solidly connected to your trailer with its handle/jaw design.
To open the jaw you pull out and back on the handle. When the king pin has fully seated into the hitch the handle will slide back in clamping around the kin pin. There is what's called... view full answer...
There is one option for you to use a fifth wheel hitch rated for 27,000lbs on your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, the Reese M5 Series # RP30922.
This hitch is rated for 27,000lbs and will fit directly in the pucks of your 2019 Ford F-350's bed. The Reese M5 # RP30922 uses a single, self-latching jaw which will ensure optimal connection to your king pin as well as a 9" funnel and 4-way pivoting head to make hooking up your fifth wheel trailer a simpler process.
This Reese fifth wheel hitch... view full answer...
We have a 25k fifth wheel hitch that will fit the OEM rail kit of your 2016 Ford F-350, but there are no B and W options that have that capacity.
The Reese M5 part # RP30922 would be an excellent option that would fit well and provide you with one of the nicest fifth wheel hitches on the market. The jaw system of this hitch features a single jaw that provides great king pin contact which will give you a very smooth ride quality and is rated for 27K.
I attached a review video for this... view full answer...
The highest capacity fifth wheel hitch we have for your 2016 Ford F-350 with the factory rail kit is the Reese M5 hitch part # RP30922 which has a 27,000lb capacity. This is one of the nicest hitches on the market too which we highly recommend. You'll have a very quiet and smooth ride quality with this hitch.
I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well. view full answer...
If you like your current Reese hitch we have the 27k version part # RP30922. This is one of the nicest options available that would handle the weight of your trailer well so we would highly recommend it. view full answer...
The highest rated fifth wheel trailer hitch we offer for your 2017 F-450 is the Reese M5 Series Hitch # RP30922. This system has a 27,000-lb capacity. view full answer...
The highest capacity fifth wheel hitch we offer to fit the OEM rail kit of your 2020 Ford F-350 is the Reese M5 part # RP30922 which has a 27,000 lb trailer weight capacity. This hitch also has a really great jaw design which holds the king pin of the trailer really tightly. This will give you a really smooth ride quality when towing! view full answer...
If you check out the picture I attached you can see that the head height of the Reese M5 part # RP30922 easily fits below the bed rails of your 2020 Ford F-250 so it will fit under a tonneau cover. You'll just have to move the handle in the back position and you'll be set. Height adjustment is not difficult but it's not something you'd want to do all the time when installing and removing the hitch. view full answer...
Yes the Reese 27k M5 fifth wheel hitch part # RP30922 that you referenced does fit the factory rail kit of your 2020 Ford. This is the highest capacity hitch we offer for the rail kit of your truck and our feedback on it has been very good as well. A buddy of mine went from a Companion hitch to this one and said that it was quieter and overall easier to use. view full answer...
There is a way to remove just the head without tools of the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package # RP30922.
According to the instructions, to do this you just pull the spring clips off the head retainer pins, and then pull the head retainer pin out of the head. view full answer...
For your long bed 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, I suggest the Reese # RP30922 that is rated for 27K. This will mount directly to the pucks in your bed. A nice feature with this is that you don't need to use the handle to open it before backing up toward your 5th wheel. If the bail pin is removed from the latching handle, the jaw will accept the king pin as it enters the hitch. This has a one-piece jaw that provides absolute security with this wraparound design which also translates to... view full answer...
If the pins on your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package, # RP30922 fit but are aggravatingly tight to insert I suggest you first ensure they are not rusted or have a rough surface. Run some emery cloth over them and use silicon to lube. If that does not resolve issue you can safely use a different pin as long as it maintains the castle nut in place. view full answer...
For your 2019 Ford F-350 that has the OEM fifth wheel pucks the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part # RP30922 is a confirmed fit and would work really well. It has a higher weight capacity, is very quiet for a smooth ride quality, and also is easy to connect and disconnect with. view full answer...
The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30922 that you linked to has a fully articulating head so side-to-side movement is expected. However, if you have concerns then you should return to the dealership that installed and request the hitch be checked out before next occasion of use. view full answer...
The only way to fit the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part # RP30922 in the bed of your 2017 Ford F-350 would be if the truck came with the factory hitch prep package, or if you went to Ford and had them install the factory prep package. view full answer...
What you have installed in the bed of your 2008 Chevy Silverado is the Reese Signature Series rail kit based on your picture and the dimensions you listed.
For a hitch to fit this rail kit directly with a higher capacity we have the part # RP30922 which has a 27K lb trailer capacity. Or if you could get by with an 20k capacity we have the # RP30921. view full answer...
We don't offer the Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30922 with the trailer wiring harness so there isn't anything special to do to order this without the harness. view full answer...
Yes, the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30922 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit the factory hitch prep package you have installed in your 2015 Ford F-350.
I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well. view full answer...
5th wheel trailer hitches, including # RP30922, are height adjustable. For this Reese M5 hitch the lowest it can go is 15 inches from the bottom of its legs to the top of the hitch. Measure the distance from the tops of the bed corrugations to the bottom of the top part of the bed sides, see picture. If that distance is greater than 15 inches then I do not see a problem having the hitch in place with the BakFlip F1 installed.
The handle does stick up a little further than the hitch head... view full answer...
If the trailer you plan to tow has a Sidewinder or Reese Revolution pin box installed on it you would be able to make 90 degree turns with the Reese hitch # RP30922 and your short bed truck.
Otherwise you'd need to use the Reese Elite Slider hitch part # RP30144 but this hitch has a much lower capacity at 18k.
Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have now in order to pick out the correct one.
There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM... view full answer...
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