{"product_id":"camco-48512-rail-rider-fifth-wheel-hitch-head","title":"Camco Rail Rider Fifth Wheel Hitch Head (48512)","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco Rail Rider Head is the coupling head for the Rail Rider fifth-wheel hitch system. Rated at 18,000 pounds and built from powder-coated steel, it drops onto the matching Rail Rider base so you can lock onto your fifth wheel's kingpin, then lift the head out and get your truck bed back when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco Rail Rider Head is the business end of the Camco Rail Rider fifth-wheel hitch. It's the coupling head that actually grabs your trailer's kingpin, and it rides on the separate Rail Rider base that bolts down in your truck bed. If you already tow with the Rail Rider system, this is the part that does the hooking up. If you're building the setup from scratch, plan on pairing this head with the matching base and slide plate before you hit the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole idea behind a two-piece rail hitch is simple. The base stays anchored to your fifth-wheel bed rails, and the head drops into it when you want to tow. When the weekend's over and you'd rather haul plywood or mulch than a trailer, you lift the head out and your bed opens right back up. No permanent hardware crowding the floor, no working around a fixed hitch every time you load the truck. It's the flexibility a lot of full-size truck owners want when the same rig pulls a fifth wheel on Friday and works the job site on Monday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis head carries an 18,000 pound gross trailer weight rating, so it's built for real fifth wheels, not just the light stuff. That covers a big share of travel trailers and mid-size toy haulers out there. The head couples to a standard fifth-wheel kingpin with a self-latching jaw, so hookup is a back-up-and-lock affair rather than a wrestling match. Once the jaw closes around the pin, you get a positive, no-guess connection you can see and feel before you pull away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is where a hitch head earns its keep, because this part takes the full pull and push of the trailer through every stop, start, and expansion joint. The Rail Rider Head is steel through and through, finished in powder coat that shrugs off the chips, road salt, and weather a truck bed sees all year. At 65.5 pounds it's got real mass to it. That weight is a good thing under load, and it's still a manageable two-person lift when you're setting it in or pulling it out of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the head and base are sold as separate pieces, you can match this head to either Rail Rider base configuration through the shared slide plate. That keeps your options open if you already own part of the system, and it means a worn or damaged head doesn't force you to replace the entire hitch. You swap the head, keep the base, and you're back towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on what this is not. It isn't a gooseneck ball or a gooseneck coupler, so it won't hook to a gooseneck trailer. It's a fifth-wheel head for a kingpin, plain and simple. It's also not a complete, ready-to-tow hitch on its own. Without the Rail Rider base bolted to your bed rails, the head has nothing to sit on. If you don't already have that base, order it alongside this head so you've got the full system in the driveway before your first trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working around a truck bed. With the base already mounted to your fifth-wheel rails, the head sets into place and locks to the slide plate. From there it's the usual pre-trip routine you'd run with any quality fifth-wheel hitch. Check that the jaw is fully closed on the kingpin, confirm the latch is engaged, and give the trailer a gentle tug test before you leave. Camco backs the head with a 90-day limited warranty, so you've got coverage on the part that matters most on tow day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the truck owner who wants a fifth-wheel hitch that comes out as easily as it goes in, the Camco Rail Rider Head is a practical, no-drama choice. It's heavy-duty where it counts, simple to live with, and rated to pull the fifth wheel you actually own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18,000 lb gross trailer weight rating handles real full-size fifth wheels with margin to spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated steel head resists the chips, road salt, and weather a truck bed sees year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-latching jaw coupler locks onto a standard fifth-wheel kingpin for a positive, no-guess connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrops onto the separate Rail Rider base so the head lifts out and gives your truck bed back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e65.5 lb head has real mass under load yet stays a manageable two-person lift in and out of the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatches either Rail Rider base configuration through the shared slide plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a standalone head, so a worn head can be swapped without replacing the whole hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 90-day limited Camco warranty on the part that carries the pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this include the base the head sits on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The 48512 is the Rail Rider head only. It mounts onto the separate Rail Rider base with slide plate (part 48522). If you don't already have that base bolted to your bed rails, order it alongside this head so you have the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much can the Rail Rider Head tow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt carries an 18,000 pound gross trailer weight rating, which covers most travel-trailer and mid-size toy-hauler fifth wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my existing fifth-wheel bed rails?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe head itself mounts to the Rail Rider base, and that base bolts to standard fifth-wheel bed rails in the truck bed. You need the matching base for rail mounting. The head does not clamp to rails on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this with a gooseneck ball?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a fifth-wheel head that couples to a trailer kingpin, not a gooseneck ball or coupler. It won't work for gooseneck towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I take the head out when I'm not towing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, that's the point of the two-piece design. The base stays in the bed and the head lifts out, so you get the full truck bed back for hauling when you're not pulling the trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kingpin does it work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for the standard fifth-wheel kingpin used on the great majority of fifth-wheel travel trailers and toy haulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the head made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSteel, finished in powder coat to hold up against chips, rust, and the weather your truck bed lives in all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much does the head weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 65.5 pounds. It's heavy enough to feel solid under load, and it's still a two-person lift when you set it in or pull it out of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit both Rail Rider models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The head matches either Rail Rider base configuration through the shared slide plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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