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- How is the Height Adjustment Measured on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- When measuring the height of a 5th wheel hitch it would be from the top of the truck bed corrugations to the top of the head. The Q20, # C16130, is height adjustable from 13 to 17 inches. Since the X5, # 16310, sets in a gooseneck ball hole but the rails would be no higher than regular rails, it does not add height.
To get the proper height setting you would need to know the distance from the top of the bed side rails to the bottom of the trailer overhang. You need 5 or 6 inches of space to b
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- Will Convert-A-Ball 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 Work on Ford F-450 And RV
- As long as you have a gooseneck hitch on your 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck, the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 is a compatible fit for your RV. The coupler will bolt to your trailers king pin and will connect to the gooseneck ball.
This item features a height differential of 12-16 inches. To find the correct size, you will need to back the vehicle under the trailer, measure from the top of the ball in the truck bed to the base of the pin box on the
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2004 Ford F450 with F350 Bed
- Reese offers a universal fifth wheel hitch installation kit, part # RP30035 that is compatible with your 2004 F450.
There are some model years where the F350 and the F450 could use the same custom install kit, part # RP50082, but the custom install kit has not been tested on a 2004 model.
If your F450 with the F350 bed on it was originally a cab and chassis truck, the install kit will not work, as the frame layout of cab and chassis models is different. If your truck originally had a bed o
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- Cargo Storage Options for a 2008 Ford F-450 Crew Cab with 60/40 Rear Bench Seat
- We do have under seat and behind seat storage boxes in black for your 2008 Ford F-450 crew cab with the 60/40 rear bench seat. For an under seat storage unit you can use the Du-Ha Under Seat Storage Box - Black, # DU20067, and for a behind the seat storage unit you can use the Du-Ha Behind Seat Storage Box - Black, # DU20054.
I confirmed with my contact at Du-Ha that both of these items will fit your truck with the 60/40 rear bench seat.
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- Mounting Tab Dimensions of Reese R20 # RP30867 Fifth Wheel Hitch
- I am assuming you are asking about the distance apart of the mounting tabs that insert into the bed mounting rails.
The side to side dimension, measured center hole to center hole is 20-1/2 inches. Front to back, center tab to center tab measures 22 inches, as you can see in the photo I edited for you.
The Reese R20 is compatible with Reese, Curt, Hidden Hitch, Draw-Tite, Pro Series, Husky or Valley bed rails.
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- Will a Toolbox with 19-1/4 in by 56 in Dimensions fit in a 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier
- The Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier 24x60 # C18133 that you referenced should work well to transport your tool box as long as it and your tools do not exceed the weight capacity of cargo carrier. This carrier has a weight capacity of 500 lbs.
The inside dimensions of this carrier are 24 inches by 60 inches which would easily accommodate your tool box that is 19-1/4 inches by 56 inches even with its rounded corners.
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- Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with a 2008 Ford F-450 with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
- If your 2008 Ford F-450 has a regular pickup bed then you can use an adapter like the Anderson Ultimate connection # AM3225. The bottom of it fits around the gooseneck ball and the top has an adapter that fits around the trailer king pin. You do not have to modify the trailer at all. I have linked a video review of the adapter for you.
There is also a product called the Goose Box. There are a few different ones that fit different make and model pin boxes. If you have a Lippert 0719, 1621 and
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- Ball Mount Recommendation for a Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch Hitch Opening
- There are three ball mounts we offer that will work for the 2-1/2 inch hitch on your Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch opening. The problem that many encounter is that the Ford 2-1/2 inch hitches are very tight with round corners and many ball mounts like the Reese Titan Ball Mount # RP45323 that you referenced will not fit without modification.
The ball mounts we have found to work on the Ford 2-1/2 hitches are the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-2, the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-4, and the Cushion
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- Acceptable Front-to-Back Play of Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch, Part # RP30142, in 2012 Ford F-350
- I spoke to my contact at Reese and they confirmed that some front-to-back play, such as what you are experiencing, is normal with your 5th wheel hitch.
Since you have a factory-installed under-bed rail system we will assume that the 1/4 inch front-to-back play you have noted is not due to those components being loose.
You may want to re-check that the mounting of the base arch has been done to manufacturer specification. The arch half with the large warning label should be mounted on the d
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- Trailer Chucking when Using a Factory Installed Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch
- King pins used in recreational towing are a standard size. The part that fits in between the jaws should have a diameter of 2 inches. If it is smaller than this you will need to have the king pin replaced.
The single wrap around jaw on the Reese Elite Series 25k, # RP30143, is one of the most secure connections and chucking with it should be minimal. It sounds like you might be high-hitched. This is when the king pin is not properly in the jaws. Take a look at page 13 of the instructions I ha
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- Is a 2010 Ford F-450 Integrated Brake Controller Compatible a Generation 5 Hydrastar HBA-10
- On a generation 5 Hydrastar it is possible that you would need to use the Carlisle Control Adapter Module, # HBA-CAM. The generation 7 units will work without the adapter but it is a little less likely with the older generations. Adding the adapter could solve the problem.
Also you will want to check the wiring on the trailer to make sure there are no loose or broken wires, bad or corroded grounds, or dirty or corroded trailer connectors on the vehicle and trailer. Fix/clean issues as needed
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- Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2012 F450 with Hitch Prep
- It sounds like you have the 5th wheel trailer prep package installed in the bed of your 2012 Ford-F-450 Super Duty. This system is great as all you need is an Elite hitch like the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30142 and you would be ready to go.
You do not need rails as you have an underbed rail system in your truck bed already.
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- How to Replace an Integrated Brake Controller on a 2009 Ford F-450 P/U with a Tekonsha P3
- The way that you have described the installation of an aftermarket controller is correct. On a 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty you will need to unplug the factory controller and insert harness # 3034-P and the new brake controller in its place. This will set off a fault code on the dash.
You can just leave this alert if it does not bother you but to remove it you will have to take the truck to a Ford dealer. I have included a link to an FAQ article that explains what the Ford dealer will need to
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- Adapter for Ford Factory 5th Wheel Prep Package for Use with a Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- The Reese adapter you are looking for to use a standard above the bed 5th wheel hitch with the Ford factory under bed system is # RP30156. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
Make sure that your Valley hitch mounting tabs are 22 inches on center front to back. The side to side measurement on center should be either 29 inches or 20-1/2 inches. Take a look at the picture I have included as an example of the side to side measurement.
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- Is 2012 Chevy Silverado Available with Factory Fifth Wheel Prep for Elite Series Fifth Wheel Hitch
- I spoke with my contact at Cequent Towing Products, who manufactures the system for Ford. They are not aware of any Chevy factory provided package that allows instant installation of the Elite series like that available from Ford.
Rumors have been circulating for some time that a similar system will be available as a factory option from Chevy, but neither I nor my contact at Cequent have anything more concrete than that.
To install a Reese Elite Series hitch on that particular vehicle, the
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- Installation Instructions and Videos for Firestone Suspension Enhancement on a 2008 Ford F-450
- I would be happy to provide some installation information for the Firestone suspension enhancement, # F2446, # F2219, and # F9245. I have included some links to the installation details and a link to a video that should help you with your installation. The video is on a different vehicle but installation will be very similar on your truck.
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- How to Clean Dry aFe Air Filters, Parts Needed
- To clean this aFe Direct-Fit Superstock, Inverted Air Filter # AFE31-80202 you will need Cleaners for aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter # AFE90-59999. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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- Rear Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Dually
- In terms of air springs that are rated higher than # F2446, we do not carry a set rated higher for a 2008 Ford F-450. However, if you do not need to level the bed side to side often, which is one benefit of air springs, I would go with a Timbren system instead.
Take a look at the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TFRSDP. It is rated for up to 12,000 pounds which is more than twice the capacity of the air springs. The Timbren system is also low maintenance. You will not have to ad
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- Difference Between Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits for a 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty
- There are actually 2 possible Curt 5th wheel installation kits that will fit your 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty. The only difference between them is the finish. The Carbide finish on the installation kit you have reference, # C16448-204, is more of a matte (not shiny) finish.
The other option is the Glossy finish, # C16448-104. As the name suggests it is shiny. Both of these kits are compatible with the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16245. This hitch has the more matte finish so if you w
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- Dimensions of the Bumpers in the Replacement Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Bumper Installation Kit
- I went to the warehouse to pull a Replacement Fifth Wheel Bumper Installation Kit, # 58089, to take some measurements. I have included a picture showing the measurements I took.
The diameter of the bumpers at the bottom is 1 inch. They are bullet shaped so they are more narrow at the top as you can see in the pictures. The overall height is between 15/16 inches and 1 inch.
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- Will the Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Plate Fit a 2008 Ford F-450
- In order to determine if the Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Plate, # 49080, will fit your 5th wheel rails, you will need to take some measurements. This plate fits in Reese rails. Reese rails have 3 sets of mounting holes on the tops of each rail. This plate would use the slots that are the closest to together at 10 inches apart on center and 21-13/16 inches on center front to back.
If your 5th wheel rails match the dimensions described above, then the plate will fit. It has a capacity of 25,000 po
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- Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2009 Ford F-450 with 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
- We do have 2 weight distribution systems that will fit a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver like the one on your 2009 Ford F-450. Both are rated for 1,000 to 1,700 pounds tongue weight. When calculating tongue weight you also want to include the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
Trailer tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. It seems that your trailer has a higher tongue weight percentage, about 16 percent. With your bike loade
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- Can 18K Reese Signature Hitch be Replaced With 24K Reese Signature Hitch on 2008 Ford F-450
- Reese does not produce the Signature Series line of hitches anymore. They have been replaced with the Elite Series line of hitches.
The new Reese hitch is the Reese Elite Series 25K Hitch, part # RP30143. It is rated for a gross towing weight capacity of 25,000 lbs. It also shows to use the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30073, on your 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty. I spoke with my contact at Reese and he said the # RP30073 kit is rated for what ever the towing capacity of the veh
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- Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bag Suspension for a 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty King Ranch
- For your 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty, you can use the Firestone Ride-Rite System, # F2446, that you have referenced. The recommended single function compressor is # F2097. The single function indicates that it has one gauge and both air bags are inflated/deflated together. Based on your application, the single function would work well.
The compressors we carry are only rated for and tested with Ride-Rite systems, so I cannot say if they can be used for blowing out tractor radiators. The larges
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- Gooseneck Installation Kit for a 2010 F-450 with 8 Foot Bed Crew Cab DRW 4 x 4
- The correct Gooseneck hitch and installation kit for a 2010 F-450 with 8 bed, Crew cab, DRW, 4 x 4, is the Reese Gooseneck, # 9460-49, or the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch Underbed Gooseneck, # DH1203.
I have linked an installation video of a Hide-A-Goose installation on a 2008 F-250 that should be similar to the installation on your F-450, but the install kit is different.
The Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck, # 9460-48 is not the correct installation kit for the F-450.
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- Recommend Alignment Tool For Hitching Up My 2010 Ford F-450 To My Trailer
- The item you selected, Telescoping Hitch Aligner, part # JE00600, has strong enough magnets to attach to the hitch ball and trailer coupler, but since they are smaller and have less surface area, it would be easier to pull them off.
The item you referenced, Reese Hitch Aligner, part # 53410 does have bigger magnets and it would require more of a tug to pull them off. I would recommend part # 53410 as the points that you would line up are bigger.
The other option you could consider is a bac
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- Which WeatherTech Mud Flaps Will Work On A 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty Dually
- I spoke with my contact at WeatherTech about the mud flaps on a 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty dually and this is the information they gave me.
If you have factory fender flares and/or fender lip moulding on your 2009 Ford F-450 dually you would need the WeatherTech Mud Flaps - Rear Pair, part # WT120029. They do not have a front set of mud flaps for a dually with fender flares and/or fender lip moulding.
If you do NOT have factory fender flares and/or fender lip moulding on your Ford F-450 du
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- Is it Recommended to Shorten the Length of the Titan Hitch Extension for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitches
- Cutting the back of the Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # RP45018, off is not a concern as long as you leave at least 6 inches behind the center of the hitch pin hole, and you do not excessively heat the extension when cutting it off. Any other modification like drilling, grinding or cutting should be avoided.
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- Installing an Aftermarket Electric Brake Contoller on a 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty
- Yes, installing an aftermarket brake controller to activate the electric brakes on your trailer will disable all of the functions of the OEM controller in your 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty.
You will also need to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the PCM ( powertrain control module) flashed to eliminate the fault code that will be displayed because the OEM brake controller is disabled. We have a tech bulletin that explains how the dealer will have to do this for you to review, see link.
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- Will Tonneau Cover Fit Over Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30081 On 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD
- On the Reese Fifth Wheel 20K Trailer Hitch # RP30081 the measurement of the handle height will depend on the hitch height setting that you will have to use to tow your fifth wheel trailer. The center section of the hitch has four height settings. If the center section of the hitch is installed on the bottom holes the distance from the truck bed to the top of the head is 18 inches. If the center section of the hitch is installed on the top holes the distance from the truck bed to the top of the h
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