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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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no drill brackets

I give....My eyes hurt from being on this stupid computer looking for 5th wheel installation brackets. I am looking for no drill brackets that will work with the reese or husky rails.I have seen the big brackets (2) that are about $230.The ones I am looking for are actually a total of 4 brackets.They pinch the frame....Any clues? He had them installed with a husky 16K slider.

I am still waiting for the rv place to call back with any details but I'm not holding my breath.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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I guess everyone drills their frame? Thought that was a
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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hell I have 3 holes drilled per side into my frame just for my 5th wheel,,,, then i also have 4 holes per side drilled to hold my Ride-Rite air bags,,, no other way to do them but to drill it!
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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The truck in your sig doesn't count
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by doznfire
The truck in your sig doesn't count
Actually that one doesnt count as it is now a total loss , am looking for a replacement right now for it
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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That doesn't sound good
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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That doesn't sound good
its not the best news i have gotten, but life moves on and will hopefully have a new truck soon, as i really really dont want to put my personal truck on the raod hauling trailers everyday,,, put to many miles on it to fast for that
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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I agree.I have to make this 06 last because I really don't want to get involved with the 07 and later stuff
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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None of the rv shops around you cant help???? How about Trailer Hitch there in Pismo..???

Rick
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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You would be amazed how many shops don't have a clue.Venture Out RV in bakersfield was the most interesting to deal with.
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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(2) 21/32th's holes per side for my Reese Signature Series. No bigge at all. Fits like a glove. Measure 3 times, drill once!
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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dont drill the frame dodge says its a no no, just got my 16k huskey & air bags installed with out any drilling of the frame. thats why they make no drill kits.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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dont drill the frame dodge says its a no no, just got my 16k huskey & air bags installed with out any drilling of the frame. thats why they make no drill kits.
I could have told you that.....Now spill the beens with the info on the no drill kit you got and how much $$$
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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I could have told you that.....Now spill the beens with the info on the no drill kit you got and how much $$$
Hate to burst your bubble but Dodge "say's" nothing of the sort. Matter of fact, they even have a specific document that outlines proper frame drilling procedures. No big deal, I'm one of thousands of people who have done it.

With an 18-24K capacity hitch I prefer that it not be "no drill".


http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2003/13-001-03.htm
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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huskey ez roller 16k with huskey dodge custom bracket kit with ride-rite air bags all installed for 1600$. i went with the huskey because i liked the jaw set up & i read about so many complaints about the reese jaws slack problems
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