Fifth Wheel and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-250 with Firestone Air Bag Kit Installed

Question:

I have a 2016ford F250 crew 6.8 bed. I have firestone F2597 air bags installed. No fifth wheel brackets installed .what kit do I need for 16k complete hitch installation? Also would I have to remove any airbag bolts to install brackets?1 Or cut holes in 5th wheel brackets under bed during installation? Thanks

asked by: WARREN

Expert Reply:

The Firestone Air Suspension Kit part # F2597 that you referenced is perfectly compatible with fifth wheel rails.

For a fifth wheel hitch you will need to go with a slider hitch to give you enough clearance to make tight turns. The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C95DR is a great choice for this that we would highly recommend.

For a rail kit you are going to want to go with a custom fit kit like the part # RP50026-58 which will minimize drilling and install time over a universal kit.

expert reply by: Jameson C