Hitchweb has put together an article that answers the most frequently asked questions about 5th Wheel hitches:

Q. I have the 20K Reese Select Series 5th Wheel (part number 30081) but the jaw part won't open all the way through when it is in open lock position. How do I fix this?

A. Open the jaw part and locate the spring at the back - spray it with white lithium to lubricate.

Q. Will my Reese Elite Series hitch fit my Reese Signature Series hitch with no adapter?

A. The Reese Elite Series hitch should fit the Signature Series Rails with no adapter. The only time the adapter would be needed, is if the customer has a existing Signature Series hitch being used with a new Elite Series Rail System.

Q.  I recently purchased a 2011 F150 with the built-in underbed rail kit. Do I need an adapter when I use my Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch?

A. The 2011 F-Series with the OEM underbed rail kit does not need the adapter unless you are using it with the Signature Series Hitch. Nothing elese is needed when using the Elite Series Hitches.

Q. Has the Pullrite capture plate design changed?

A. Yes, their capture plates have had a new design change. Instean of having the square that goes into a triangular shape, they are going to have square only.

Q. What is the difference between slider and crossbed?

A. Two different rail configurations work with the size of you pickup truck box to reduce the possibility of damaging your truck cab or box. A slider is a rail designed for short box trucks (beds 6.5ft or shorter) which allows the hitch to slide back from its mounting position. When the trailer is turning it has enough clearance between itself and the back window of the pickup truck cab. The image below show how this works:

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