Magnet to hold the bracket up on the bolt? Absolute genius. And putting a weight on top of the bolt heads to hold them down for you while you get under the truck... Making work easier for yourself at every turn. Great vid
@davidmeredith27434 ай бұрын
What is the part number for the rail kit you bought???
@RebelCowboysRVs4 ай бұрын
Reese Towpower 30035 amzn.to/3ucOzXM
@jonconley44245 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for that! Now I think I can do this myself 👍👍
@kleenkarzautodetailingllc37335 ай бұрын
Phenomenal video well done!!! great presentation, well-illustrated and for you to have done it with just your left-hand SIR MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU!!!! There are people out here that have full mobility and 3 people helping that can't do what you just did and, in most cases today they just flat out WON'T DO IT!!!! We all know that you're not on here looking for sympathy comments and we don't want to disrespect you by making you feel that way, but we all want to show our appreciation. THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US THAT VIEWED THIS VIDEO 💯🙏!!!! and I'm taking it upon myself to speak for everyone....
@JoseContreras-zj3sr6 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@user-hp1ww2jl5g6 ай бұрын
do you still have it, how well is it holding up. im actually going to look at one similiar layout but it has the smooth aluminum sides... how did it perform in the the winter. decently insulated?
@RebelCowboysRVs6 ай бұрын
Yep, I still have it. The only issues I have had is leak damage around the vents an tank vents. And the previous owner screwed that ladder in to the roof causing a leak. That rubber roof tape fixed the leaks. Replacing those inside panels is a pain so I haven't done it. I have had it down to around 5 degrees an a single 1500 watt space heater could keep it well above 80 if I wanted. The roof has half inch foam board between the plywood an inside panels. I would guess the walls have at least that too. I bought fuzzy pillow plugs for the roof vents though. You loose a good bit of heat out of them. Not sure about the plumbing in the cold though. I drain it for cold weather. Its all enclosed but that makes it hard to fix if it does freeze. So I dont take chances. The windows being single layer might start to be an issue if you get down below zero. But they haven't for the temperatures I have been in. Real happy with it.
@user-hp1ww2jl5g6 ай бұрын
@@RebelCowboysRVs cool.. i think the one im looking at is about a 92-93..looks like the same floor plan and no slides...
@user-hp1ww2jl5g6 ай бұрын
@@RebelCowboysRVs have any issues with condensation since the framing is aluminum ..or did they do a a good job with a thermal break
@RebelCowboysRVs6 ай бұрын
@@user-hp1ww2jl5g Just on the windows. I dont see those condensation lines on the walls that you see in a lot of bus conversions.
@user-hp1ww2jl5g6 ай бұрын
@@RebelCowboysRVs .. did they insulate the underbelly or is it just enclosed...hard to find any manufactures info
@justkeepgoing7 ай бұрын
You were very luck on that one! Me and the wife centerpunched a big buck up on the Blue Ridge parkway a few years ago and it did $3500 worth of damage to my bike. Nothing could have prevented it as he jumped off a bank into the road and I hit him just as he touched down on the road. I was on the brakes but didn't notice if ABS had kicked in, probably did. Luckly, we didn't come off the bike and we were able to ride the 300 miles back home on a crippled bike.
@justkeepgoing7 ай бұрын
BTW, how do you like the 360? is it easy to edit? I thought about getting one but still on the fence. Thanks
@RebelCowboysRVs7 ай бұрын
@@justkeepgoing Lived in these mountains my whole life an that is my closest call. I am pretty bad at framing video in camera, so the 360 saves me a lot of that. I can just do that in editing. But it makes for huge files an a lot more editing. Its not hard, but takes time. Even being bad at it, framing in a real camera is the better option. But I can get shots with the 360 that I would miss otherwise. Its worth having to set up an film things on the fly that you cant stop an rest a regular camera over an over. It lets you worry about what your doing, not the camera , an divert the framing of the shots till later. Set it up in the middle of the table at a big family dinner. Pulled great shots of everyone individually off it later. Its now my most used camera. I dont regret buying it. But I am always worried about dropping it an having to buy another one. lol
@justkeepgoing7 ай бұрын
Okay, thanks for the info. They make a hard case for it and that might be something to consider .
@kevinsutherland758 ай бұрын
Perfect video. A million thanks.
@RCiczarnyproch9 ай бұрын
Hi man I know how hard is doing something just one hand,after cancer I have paralysed right side of my body ,every day I fight with my self. For everything you need two hands. You are great man
@CM-vy2ce10 ай бұрын
I love the milk carton as a straight edge. That's how we do it, make it work
@itchristos11 ай бұрын
Just reiterating what everyone else has been saying. You have provided excellent instructions. Better than all these hitch companies have provided. They owe you money in my opinion.
@forbdn9627 Жыл бұрын
Huge inspiration and motivation to me my brother! The world is yours, you just have to be willing to get up and go face it, and you Sir are a prime example, and a true leader! ✔️🔐 All love man🙏
@vermhot Жыл бұрын
Great video !
@rongray4118 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video - BUT - You, Sir, are an inspiration to some of us who need it!!
@nickroberts4586 Жыл бұрын
In my search for a 5th wheel receiver, I'm noticing that they are made specific for certain trucks. My question then is if you use top mounted bed rails that are universal, then isn't it a moot point?
@RebelCowboysRVs Жыл бұрын
I am not aware of any truck you can't use a standard rail system on. Then you can use any hitch made for those rails. That being said, if a company makes a rail kit for your truck, it may be worth the money for time saved. And It looks like the rail system is becoming outdated. A lot of new trucks have what they call a puck system, where the hitch drops through holes already in the bed, locking to the frame directly. That started about 10 years ago. No need to drill more holes in your truck. I have no experience with those myself, but I think I would use that if my truck had them, and I could afford it. Rails are not usually in the way when not in use, but they can be at times. They also make adapters to use regular rail hitches in a truck bed with pucks. There have also been some specialty hitches for quite a while that don't use the rail system at all. It use to be easy to pick a hitch, an a good day's work installing it. It's starting to be the other way around. But I have never even touched anything other than a universal rail system. My truck is to old for anything else, an my wallet can't afford anything fancier.
@thomasfitzgeraldjr9665 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!, I WAS HAVING GREAT ANXIETY ABOUT TRYING THIS MYSELF, BUT THANKS TO YOUR STRAIGHT FOWARD, EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, I GOT IT DONE!!!!!!, THANK-YOU AGAIN. TOM
@NOTTHEENDOFFREEDOM Жыл бұрын
New subscriber Thanks for taking time to show us your way, I've seen many videos on how to install this product and I'm convinced your way is my way 😊 and I appreciate you. I have a channel also but do a different type of videos, check me out.
@crazytrucker2376 Жыл бұрын
my man be careful sweeping those shavings they dont feel good going into your finers
@RBoysMedia Жыл бұрын
Be a man😤
@user-wq7jj9zr9r Жыл бұрын
Love your straight edge, really multipurpose.
@hectorm5060 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation!!! I will start mine, Thanks a lot.
@gerlandkent63772 жыл бұрын
I, welded mine to the frame
@gerlandkent63772 жыл бұрын
I've got the same 5th wheel hitch in the bed of my 1973, c-30 CHEVY DUELLY trk
@oby-16072 жыл бұрын
That was the best, most direct install video I have seen in a long while. I have this very hitch but not the rails. I have found the rails on Facebook Marketplace but the seller wants $100 and won't budge. Anyway, when I get them, now I know what to do.
@Williamcole102 жыл бұрын
My question is does the rails and hitch have to be the same brand?
@RebelCowboysRVs2 жыл бұрын
Some hitches need a special setup, but the ones using these cross rails all seem to be the same.
@RBoysMedia Жыл бұрын
Most rails are universal. And are rated for most weights. Double check before buying don’t use me as insurance👍
@manuelrapalo46762 жыл бұрын
would this work on ford super dutys
@RebelCowboysRVs2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty much the same. The frame is probably not the same width and uses different holes in the rails.
@timlapham25832 жыл бұрын
2 thumps up. Now I want to do mine,... my self because, no one wants to install it. This is what I have to do to my 2009 Chv. truck with my 2nd hand hitch. It was a very good video. Thank you.
@truthingrace35942 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video! I bought my bitch second hand and it came with four brackets. Should it be eight or four?
@cwk19812 жыл бұрын
this is beyound helpfull.. since i have your trucks twin and i need to get my 5th wheel installed pretty soon. thank you
@jasonmcqueen14112 жыл бұрын
Great work. TY👍
@atlenwoods75662 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it was great my naboor put mine on the wrong way it's not safe the way it looks right now going to put it in the shop so I can feel safe instead of sorry my nobor was totally wrong how he did but thanks for the great video god bless
@johnwhan72882 жыл бұрын
Good job.Liked the video but why not use a 1/8 pilot bit them the 7/32? Would be less chance of moving the frame.Im looking to do the same job and move to Alabama or S,C
@TysonCapel232 жыл бұрын
Great video looks good and well instructed. One recommendation I would make is to place it a little in front of the rear axle so it displaces weight not only on the rear axle but also more more on the front of the truck too. Typically when you install a goose neck or 5th wheel hitch on a truck you don't want the weight directly centered over the rear axle you want it just forward of the rear axle toward the cab. This provides a better balanced towing experience and helps prevent the front end of the truck from being lighter or lifting when hauling a heavy load because it places some of the load on the front of the truck as well.
@danielslagle64402 жыл бұрын
And that's how it's done! Terrific video and no useless music or yaking, thanks.
@travisdurfee63192 жыл бұрын
Very helpful got her done in like 4 hours.had some problems where it was a oval couldn't get my hand it.so I used hot glue and glued washers and nut together then glued them to stick and had to have some one help me screw in.thank for saving me 400 doll hairs👍
@RebelCowboysRVs2 жыл бұрын
I used that hot glue trick myself not long ago on a similar project.
@travisdurfee63192 жыл бұрын
Good job bud
@SomeplaceOrAnother2 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today 😃 great tip 👍
@TheDWZemke2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the opening sound effect. I have noise cancelling headphone on... it caught off guard... nice job.
@carlschmiedeke1512 жыл бұрын
Do you think this all will apply to a 99 Chevy Silverado 6 foot bed 1/2 ton 4X4 to haul a 31 foot camper
@RebelCowboysRVs2 жыл бұрын
A sliding hitch is usually recommended for a 6 foot bed, for turning. Some of those have their own mounting system and some use regular rails like this. If you get one that uses rails, its pretty much the same installation. You can use a regular 5th wheel hitch, but you have to be careful to not get in to the back of your cab turning. A 31 foot trailer is also probably pushing the limits of a 1/2 ton truck, so make sure the trailer does not put you over weight, and the tongue weight is not more than the trucks payload rating.
@RogerSayers3 жыл бұрын
Great Job! However I'd feel better and safer with drilling through the frame and bolting the mounting brackets to the frame. I fear the welds may break. So I'm going to bolt it on. Again, Great video cowboy.
@johnny535is3 жыл бұрын
Nice no nonsense installation video . Thank you for sharing
@montydenney38603 жыл бұрын
Nice video Rebel!
@kendriver91393 жыл бұрын
Literally the best step by step install I watched. Laid out every step. Most videos don't.. Plus! Your rocking a 6.5 diesel!
@owensbrothers3 жыл бұрын
Bro, best damn hitch installation video ever made. Hell yea
@stevetodd82483 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you made sense of the near useless Reese instruction sheet!!!
@ianwildfong20913 жыл бұрын
Whats the length of the bolts ? 2"
@RebelCowboysRVs3 жыл бұрын
Its been a few years now, but they were around that. I bought the rails and hardware as a kit from Amazon. amzn.to/3ucOzXM They have the bolts and hardware as a kit without the rails too if you already have them.
@rosalioperez42073 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation and my respect for this gentleman! Thank you for your video
@jgonzales917543 жыл бұрын
A very informative and useful video.
@rvgaming18603 жыл бұрын
I just completed it using your video thanks so much saved me and my wife some money!!!!
@RebelCowboysRVs3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@marcuselia53293 жыл бұрын
Super-helpful, thanks for putting this together and sharing! I hadn’t thought of welding the brackets- that’s totally how I’m going to do it now. Happy trails, cowboy!
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Great video thank you 🙏
Magnet to hold the bracket up on the bolt? Absolute genius. And putting a weight on top of the bolt heads to hold them down for you while you get under the truck... Making work easier for yourself at every turn. Great vid
What is the part number for the rail kit you bought???
Reese Towpower 30035 amzn.to/3ucOzXM
Awesome video! Thanks for that! Now I think I can do this myself 👍👍
Phenomenal video well done!!! great presentation, well-illustrated and for you to have done it with just your left-hand SIR MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU!!!! There are people out here that have full mobility and 3 people helping that can't do what you just did and, in most cases today they just flat out WON'T DO IT!!!! We all know that you're not on here looking for sympathy comments and we don't want to disrespect you by making you feel that way, but we all want to show our appreciation. THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US THAT VIEWED THIS VIDEO 💯🙏!!!! and I'm taking it upon myself to speak for everyone....
Thank you sir!
do you still have it, how well is it holding up. im actually going to look at one similiar layout but it has the smooth aluminum sides... how did it perform in the the winter. decently insulated?
Yep, I still have it. The only issues I have had is leak damage around the vents an tank vents. And the previous owner screwed that ladder in to the roof causing a leak. That rubber roof tape fixed the leaks. Replacing those inside panels is a pain so I haven't done it. I have had it down to around 5 degrees an a single 1500 watt space heater could keep it well above 80 if I wanted. The roof has half inch foam board between the plywood an inside panels. I would guess the walls have at least that too. I bought fuzzy pillow plugs for the roof vents though. You loose a good bit of heat out of them. Not sure about the plumbing in the cold though. I drain it for cold weather. Its all enclosed but that makes it hard to fix if it does freeze. So I dont take chances. The windows being single layer might start to be an issue if you get down below zero. But they haven't for the temperatures I have been in. Real happy with it.
@@RebelCowboysRVs cool.. i think the one im looking at is about a 92-93..looks like the same floor plan and no slides...
@@RebelCowboysRVs have any issues with condensation since the framing is aluminum ..or did they do a a good job with a thermal break
@@user-hp1ww2jl5g Just on the windows. I dont see those condensation lines on the walls that you see in a lot of bus conversions.
@@RebelCowboysRVs .. did they insulate the underbelly or is it just enclosed...hard to find any manufactures info
You were very luck on that one! Me and the wife centerpunched a big buck up on the Blue Ridge parkway a few years ago and it did $3500 worth of damage to my bike. Nothing could have prevented it as he jumped off a bank into the road and I hit him just as he touched down on the road. I was on the brakes but didn't notice if ABS had kicked in, probably did. Luckly, we didn't come off the bike and we were able to ride the 300 miles back home on a crippled bike.
BTW, how do you like the 360? is it easy to edit? I thought about getting one but still on the fence. Thanks
@@justkeepgoing Lived in these mountains my whole life an that is my closest call. I am pretty bad at framing video in camera, so the 360 saves me a lot of that. I can just do that in editing. But it makes for huge files an a lot more editing. Its not hard, but takes time. Even being bad at it, framing in a real camera is the better option. But I can get shots with the 360 that I would miss otherwise. Its worth having to set up an film things on the fly that you cant stop an rest a regular camera over an over. It lets you worry about what your doing, not the camera , an divert the framing of the shots till later. Set it up in the middle of the table at a big family dinner. Pulled great shots of everyone individually off it later. Its now my most used camera. I dont regret buying it. But I am always worried about dropping it an having to buy another one. lol
Okay, thanks for the info. They make a hard case for it and that might be something to consider .
Perfect video. A million thanks.
Hi man I know how hard is doing something just one hand,after cancer I have paralysed right side of my body ,every day I fight with my self. For everything you need two hands. You are great man
I love the milk carton as a straight edge. That's how we do it, make it work
Just reiterating what everyone else has been saying. You have provided excellent instructions. Better than all these hitch companies have provided. They owe you money in my opinion.
Huge inspiration and motivation to me my brother! The world is yours, you just have to be willing to get up and go face it, and you Sir are a prime example, and a true leader! ✔️🔐 All love man🙏
Great video !
I know this is an old video - BUT - You, Sir, are an inspiration to some of us who need it!!
In my search for a 5th wheel receiver, I'm noticing that they are made specific for certain trucks. My question then is if you use top mounted bed rails that are universal, then isn't it a moot point?
I am not aware of any truck you can't use a standard rail system on. Then you can use any hitch made for those rails. That being said, if a company makes a rail kit for your truck, it may be worth the money for time saved. And It looks like the rail system is becoming outdated. A lot of new trucks have what they call a puck system, where the hitch drops through holes already in the bed, locking to the frame directly. That started about 10 years ago. No need to drill more holes in your truck. I have no experience with those myself, but I think I would use that if my truck had them, and I could afford it. Rails are not usually in the way when not in use, but they can be at times. They also make adapters to use regular rail hitches in a truck bed with pucks. There have also been some specialty hitches for quite a while that don't use the rail system at all. It use to be easy to pick a hitch, an a good day's work installing it. It's starting to be the other way around. But I have never even touched anything other than a universal rail system. My truck is to old for anything else, an my wallet can't afford anything fancier.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!, I WAS HAVING GREAT ANXIETY ABOUT TRYING THIS MYSELF, BUT THANKS TO YOUR STRAIGHT FOWARD, EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, I GOT IT DONE!!!!!!, THANK-YOU AGAIN. TOM
New subscriber Thanks for taking time to show us your way, I've seen many videos on how to install this product and I'm convinced your way is my way 😊 and I appreciate you. I have a channel also but do a different type of videos, check me out.
my man be careful sweeping those shavings they dont feel good going into your finers
Be a man😤
Love your straight edge, really multipurpose.
Excellent explanation!!! I will start mine, Thanks a lot.
I, welded mine to the frame
I've got the same 5th wheel hitch in the bed of my 1973, c-30 CHEVY DUELLY trk
That was the best, most direct install video I have seen in a long while. I have this very hitch but not the rails. I have found the rails on Facebook Marketplace but the seller wants $100 and won't budge. Anyway, when I get them, now I know what to do.
My question is does the rails and hitch have to be the same brand?
Some hitches need a special setup, but the ones using these cross rails all seem to be the same.
Most rails are universal. And are rated for most weights. Double check before buying don’t use me as insurance👍
would this work on ford super dutys
It's pretty much the same. The frame is probably not the same width and uses different holes in the rails.
2 thumps up. Now I want to do mine,... my self because, no one wants to install it. This is what I have to do to my 2009 Chv. truck with my 2nd hand hitch. It was a very good video. Thank you.
Hi, great video! I bought my bitch second hand and it came with four brackets. Should it be eight or four?
this is beyound helpfull.. since i have your trucks twin and i need to get my 5th wheel installed pretty soon. thank you
Great work. TY👍
Thanks for the video it was great my naboor put mine on the wrong way it's not safe the way it looks right now going to put it in the shop so I can feel safe instead of sorry my nobor was totally wrong how he did but thanks for the great video god bless
Good job.Liked the video but why not use a 1/8 pilot bit them the 7/32? Would be less chance of moving the frame.Im looking to do the same job and move to Alabama or S,C
Great video looks good and well instructed. One recommendation I would make is to place it a little in front of the rear axle so it displaces weight not only on the rear axle but also more more on the front of the truck too. Typically when you install a goose neck or 5th wheel hitch on a truck you don't want the weight directly centered over the rear axle you want it just forward of the rear axle toward the cab. This provides a better balanced towing experience and helps prevent the front end of the truck from being lighter or lifting when hauling a heavy load because it places some of the load on the front of the truck as well.
And that's how it's done! Terrific video and no useless music or yaking, thanks.
Very helpful got her done in like 4 hours.had some problems where it was a oval couldn't get my hand it.so I used hot glue and glued washers and nut together then glued them to stick and had to have some one help me screw in.thank for saving me 400 doll hairs👍
I used that hot glue trick myself not long ago on a similar project.
Good job bud
I learned something new today 😃 great tip 👍
Nice job on the opening sound effect. I have noise cancelling headphone on... it caught off guard... nice job.
Do you think this all will apply to a 99 Chevy Silverado 6 foot bed 1/2 ton 4X4 to haul a 31 foot camper
A sliding hitch is usually recommended for a 6 foot bed, for turning. Some of those have their own mounting system and some use regular rails like this. If you get one that uses rails, its pretty much the same installation. You can use a regular 5th wheel hitch, but you have to be careful to not get in to the back of your cab turning. A 31 foot trailer is also probably pushing the limits of a 1/2 ton truck, so make sure the trailer does not put you over weight, and the tongue weight is not more than the trucks payload rating.
Great Job! However I'd feel better and safer with drilling through the frame and bolting the mounting brackets to the frame. I fear the welds may break. So I'm going to bolt it on. Again, Great video cowboy.
Nice no nonsense installation video . Thank you for sharing
Nice video Rebel!
Literally the best step by step install I watched. Laid out every step. Most videos don't.. Plus! Your rocking a 6.5 diesel!
Bro, best damn hitch installation video ever made. Hell yea
Thank you, you made sense of the near useless Reese instruction sheet!!!
Whats the length of the bolts ? 2"
Its been a few years now, but they were around that. I bought the rails and hardware as a kit from Amazon. amzn.to/3ucOzXM They have the bolts and hardware as a kit without the rails too if you already have them.
Excellent presentation and my respect for this gentleman! Thank you for your video
A very informative and useful video.
I just completed it using your video thanks so much saved me and my wife some money!!!!
Glad I could help.
Super-helpful, thanks for putting this together and sharing! I hadn’t thought of welding the brackets- that’s totally how I’m going to do it now. Happy trails, cowboy!