posted on 04/15/2008 10:04 in RV Tech Tips
As the saying goes, “There’s no substitute for experience”. This is especially true in the 5th wheel market. Customers don’t want to take chances with an unknown brand. They want a name they can trust to deliver quality and versatility at a price that fits their budget. That’s why most experienced trailering enthusiasts choose Reese.
Simply put, Reese is the most trusted name in the 5th wheel market, and for good reason. For over 50 years, Reese has been leading the way in product quality and innovation. Today, the company offers four distinct 5th wheel product lines that are unmatched in performance and price versatility.
The Pro Series is Reese’s “Good” offering: a full-featured 5th wheel that offers excellent performance at a great value price. With 15,000 pounds of capacity, this hitch adjusts to heights from 13"to 17" to accommodate trailers of different sizes, and the head assembly and skid plate pivots fore and aft as well as 5 degrees side to side for easier hookup on uneven ground. It also features an optional square tube slider unit for short-bed trucks. The Pro Series comes with a three-year limited warranty, and includes all parts needed to install and operate it (including the base mounting rails). Pro Series is also available in a slider version.
The Select Series is Reese’s mainstay, and has been in their lineup for over a dozen years. Offered in their “Better” product category, Select Series is available in 15,000 pound and 16,000 pound weight capacity versions. It features Reese’s original design, one that has often been imitated over the years, but never duplicated. This series features optional square tube or Kwik™ slide units for use with short-bed trucks, and can be installed with optional vehicle-specific mounting kits. Select Series hitches pivot both fore and aft for easier hookup on uneven ground. The Select Series comes with a five-year limited warranty.
The Select Plus 18k Series offers the best of both worlds; it uses the top-of-the-line Signature Series head mounted to the familiar Select Series body and rails. The result is a top-performing product that meets a wide variety of towing applications. Vehicle-specific mounting kits are optional. The Select Plus Series has a four-way pivot head, is height-adjustable, and comes with a five-year limited warranty. Slider units are also available.
The Signature Series 5th wheel hitch represents the pinnacle of performance and quality. It’s available in either 18,000 pound or 24,000 pound models. It features a wider footprint for increased stability and comes with a custom vehicle-specific mounting kit. Its futuristic look and complete under-bed mounting system make it unique in the towing industry. The Signature Series hitch is height-adjustable, easily removable, and features a seven-year limited warranty. Truly, this is the top of the line 5th wheel for the discriminating towing enthusiast.
Four distinct 5th wheel products. Over 50 years of trusted quality and product innovation. One company: Reese. It’s easy to see why Reese is recognized as the “Big Wheel” in the 5th wheel market.