The 5th wheel hitch is the identifying item for fifth wheel RVs. This hitch is something that I’ve written some articles targeted for newbies – like me! Here are a small sampling of articles I’ve written :
- Primer article on the fifth wheel hitch that is very generic
- Breakaway switch article which I think goes with the hitch information
- 7 pin electrical towing connector article – one of several
If you want to know the BIG DOG in hitches, I would check out Reese’s page which you can find below.
There are quite a few sub-components in these type of hitches. Here is a list of items in the RV52.com database for the subcomponents of a fifth wheel.
- Adapter
- Adapter Harness
- Adapter Mounting
- Brackets
- Chain Bracket Kit
- Cover
- Extension
- Gooseneck Adapter
- Gooseneck Harness
- Gooseneck Offset Adapter
- Head Unit
- Hitch
- King Pin Lock
- King Pin Stabilizer
- Kingpin Extension
- Lube Plate
- Pins and Clips
- Plate Assembly
- Rail Hardware Kit
- Rail Kit
- Replacement?
- Safety Chain Loop
- Safety Chains
- Slider
- Wedge Kit
- Wiring Extension
- Wiring Kit
There are quite a few manufacturers of fifth wheel hitches. Here is a list of manufacturers that make products for 5th wheels.
- Andersen Mfg
- B&W
- Bargman
- BW Trailer Hitches
- Camco
- Classic Accessories
- Convert-A-Ball
- Curt Manufacturing
- DRAW TITE
- EAZ LIFT
- Endurance
- Fulton
- Husky
- Master Lock
- Mighty Cord
- Popup Industries, Inc.
- Pro Series
- PullRite
- Reese
- Tow Ready
- United Pacific
Instruction Manuals:
- Pullrite Super 5th Wheel Hitch Owners Manual Installation
- Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Instructions Users Manual for the 16515 16516 Hitch
- Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Manual Users Guide 16K S Hitch
- Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Instructions Users Manual for the Q20 Hitch
- Cequent 5th Wheel Hitch Instruction Manual Users Guide Installation Guide Model 15K
- Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Instruction Users Manual 16K 30047 Hitch
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Dick Garcia says
I would like to in install a Air Hitch on my 5th. wheel. I want to eliminate the bumping an chucking that you experience on a regular 5th wheel hitch . I have a 20K Reese 5th wheel hitch. I would like the very best one.
Marlan at Rv52 says
Dick – I’ll keep looking around – I don’t have personal experience on this so might be of limited assistance for you. If I find something, I’ll list it here.