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Fifth Wheel Base Rail Kit Installation - 2004 Ford F-150

Today on this 2004 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number RP30080, we are also going to install part number 49080 from Draw-Tite. This is their Pro Series 25K gooseneck plate for fifth wheel rails. The first thing we need to do is get the vehicle up in the air a little bit to lower the suspension so it will be easier to get to the frame and tighten the bolts. We also lowered the spare tire too to give us a little extra room if we need to. The first thing we are going to do is mark our location for our rail that goes towards the back of the bed and we are going to measure from the back edge of the bed itself up to the back edge of the rail as described in the instructions. We are going to take our rail and line it up with those two marks and then you want to even it out left and right. 00:44

Fifth Wheel Hitch Kit Installation - 2010 Ford F-150

Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install fifth wheel bracket kit part number V55080 from Valley. The first thing we are going to start off with is mounting the bracket to the frame of the vehicle. In this case it does not seem like we have to lower the exhaust or move the spare tire. We will show you where the bracket mounts up to the frame. It is going to be using these two existing holes in the frame and there will be a U-bolt that will be holding everything together up front and it will sit like this on the vehicle. Take it down and install the hardware and put our bracket in place. 00:33

Ford F-150 Fifth Wheel Questions and Answers

• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2006 Ford F-150 Supercab with 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• You will need a different 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit for your 2006 Ford F-150. The kit from the Chevy will not fit. There are different kits available but I recommend custom installation kit # RP50081-58. Custom kits require less drilling and install in less time than universal or semi-custom kits. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. You will need a slider hitch for a short bed truck in order to ma
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Options for a 2005 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• The slider legs for the Pro Series 16K fifth wheel hitch are part # RP30092, however, we do not recommend using a sliding hitch on a truck with a bed shorter than 6 ft. A sliding hitch will not provide enough clearance to safely execute sharp turns on your 2005 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 ft bed. Instead, I recommend using a fixed fifth wheel hitch and adding a sidewinder pin box to your trailer. A sidewinder pin box will provide an additional 22 inches of clearance allowing you to make sharp tu
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2010 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• Because your 2010 Ford F-150 has the 5-1/2 foot bed you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel trailer hitch and the trailer must be fitted with a Sidewinder in order to get the clearance needed to make tight turns without the trailer overhang hitting the truck cab. First, for an installation kit, use # RP30080. For hitches there are several options depending on what weight capacity you need for the trailer. I have included a link to the options for you. For a Sidewinder you will need to go by
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• What is the Difference in Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits RP56006-53 and RP50081-58
  
• The difference between Reese custom installation kit # RP56006-53 and # RP50081-58 is very subtle. Both bracket sets install on the outside of the frame but RP56006-53 uses the newer rail design above the bed and uses the furthest out bolt holes on either side to attach the above bed rails to the below bed brackets. This means that you will tighten the bolts on the outboard side of the frame which is easier to access. I have included links to the installation instructions for both kits for y
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• Rail Kit Recommendation for a Reese 15k Hitch in a 2012 Ford F150
  
• To install your Reese 15k Slider 5th Wheel hitch in your 2012 F150 you will need a new rail and bracket kit. For that I recommend you get a Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # RP50081-58. The # RP50081-58 is a custom install kit that will install in half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling also. Check out the installation instructions I attached for this product also. Once you have this rail kit installed you will be able to use install your Reese 15k hitch into the rai
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• Can a Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch be Used on a Short Bed 2010 Ford F-150
  
• On a short bed truck (6-1/2 feet) you would need to use a slider hitch. Bascially, you can put the head from the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, # RP30047, on a square slider, # RP30048. But you would remove the legs for that. The legs cannot be fitted to the slider, just the head of the hitch. The same head, # RP58146, and cross member, # RP58147, are used on both the stationary 5th wheel RP30047 and the slider version, # RP30051. For an installation kit you can use # RP50081-58. If you hav
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• Can a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 Foot Bed Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• First, you will want to check the towing capacities of the truck by consulting the owners manual to make sure the vehicle can tow the trailer. Next, because you have a 5-1/2 foot bed, you will have to use a Sidewinder, see link. The Sidewinder is necessary because it moves the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches giving you more clearance between truck cab and trailer overhang. Only certain trailer pin boxes can accept a Sidewinder. You will need to know the pin box make and model number
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• Am I Able to Tow a Gooseneck Trailer With a 2012 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• It is possible to tow a gooseneck trailer with your 2012 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft bed, however, there are a few factors that you will need to take into consideration to determine if it is a good idea or not. The first factor is to make sure that your truck can handle the weight capacity of your horse trailer. Some trailers can get pretty big and, when loaded with horses, can get pretty heavy. The next factor you want to consider is the type of horse trailer that you are pulling. If it ha
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Ford F-150 Super Crew with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• A truck with a 5-1/2 foot bed like your 2006 Ford F-150 Supercrew would have to use a standard 5th wheel trailer hitch and a Sidewinder. A Sidewinder replacement pin box moves the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches whereas a slider only moves it back up to 12 inches. You would need to use # PS30093, which is the same hitch, only not a slider, as the one you referenced. For an installation kit, you will need # RP30080. I have included some video and instruction links for you to check ou
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• Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rear Suspension Enhancement For a 2012 Ford F-150
  
• The Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # 16636, with the R20 Tube Slider and Universal Installation Kit will work on your 2012 Ford F-150. You might want to also look at the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # C16536, and # C16441-204, which is the same 20K fifth wheel hitch and the same R20 hitch rollers, but it includes the custom installation kit instead of the universal installation kit and is designed to specifically fit your truck. Keep in mind that your truck is only rated for a certain amount of w
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 Ford F-150
  
• On a short bed truck you will need to use a slider 5th wheel trailer hitch. There are many options available. First, you will need an installation kit for your 2011 Ford F-150. There are universal kits and custom kits. I always recommend a custom kit because they are easier to install and require much less drilling so they take about half the time to install versus a universal kit. The custom kit for your truck is # RP50081-58. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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• Sidewinder Recommendation for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2005 Ford F150 with 5.5 ft Bed
  
• You are correct, for bed lengths that are shorter than 6 feet you will want to use a Sidewinder in conjunction with a fifth wheel hitch on your 2005 F-150 5.4 liter SuperCrew with a 5.5 ft bed. I attached an FAQ on Sidewinders for you to check, but once you have the correct Sidewinder installed on your fifth wheel trailer you would be good to pull it with your F-150. Sidewinders are pin box specific, so you will need to know the pin box model you have and then reference the chart in the FA
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• Placement of a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit on a 1994 Ford F-150 4x4 Short Bed
  
• If you use the Reese Universal Installation Kit, # RP30035, the center of the hitch jaws will be 4 inches forward of the rear axle. See page 11 of the instructions I have linked. If you measure from a point for inches forward of the center of the rear axle to the back of the cab, you can determine the amount of clearance you will have. If your slider is a square tube, at 10 inches to the first measurement. For a round tube slider at 12 inches. Next measure the width of the 5th wheel trailer o
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• Will Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, Rails and Install Kit # PS30128 Fit a 2000 Ford F-150
  
• Yes, the Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Rails and Installation Kit, # PS30128, does include all of the parts needed to install the included 5th wheel trailer hitch in your 2000 Ford F-150. The installation kit that comes with it is the Universal Kit, # RP30035. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. I have also included a link to an FAQ article on 5th wheel trailers and installation kits.
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• Can I Tow a 20 Foot Fifth Wheel Trailer With a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew With 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• We do not recommend to install a fifth wheel hitch on a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew with the 5-1/2 foot bed. You would have to use a Sidewinder with a standard hitch, which moves the pivot point back 22 inches toward the tailgate. Even with the Sidewinder installed on your vehicle you will not get enough clearance between the truck cab and your fifth wheel when making a 90 degree turn. We recommend at least 4 inches of clearance and with the Sidewinder it will only give maybe 2 inches on the earl
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2002 Ford F-150 Short Bed Crew Cab
  
• If your 2002 Ford F-150 is a crew cab, but NOT a Super Crew, you will first need an installation kit. I recommend the custom installation kits because they are quicker and easier to install. For your truck, you can use Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50042-58. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation. With this kit installed, the center of the hitch jaws will be 2-1/2 inches forward of the cent
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• Suspension Enhancement for a 2009 Ford F-150 with a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installed
  
• Actually, there are currently no Firestone Air-Ride products for a 2009 Ford F-150. We do have other options that will not interfere with the 5th wheel trailer hitch. You can use SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway-Control Kit, # SSA8MTKT. Another option is to use a Timbren system, # TFR1502D, for a 2 wheel drive, or # TFR1504D, for 4 wheel drive. These springs install on the inboard side of the frame rails so they will not interfere with the hitch. Either the SuperSprings
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• CURT Fifth Wheel with Roller and Custom Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2008 Ford F150
  
• For a fifth wheel hitch for your 2008 Ford F150 with a 6-1/2 foot bed you could use a Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel Trailer hitch with R16 Roller # 16516. You will also need a rail and installation kit, for that you would want a CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16441-104. This is a custom kit that will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling. I attached installation instructions for both products and an FAQ article on fifth wheel hitches for you to ch
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Solutions for a 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• There is a way to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a truck bed that is shorter than 6 feet like your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew. The clearance solution for trucks with such short beds is to install a sidewinder on the pin box of your trailer. Once installed you would have enough clearance to pull a fifth wheel trailer and make sharp turns. However, you will still need to plug some measurements in to a formula to be absolutely certain. To start, the center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2
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• Can a 2009 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 Foot Bed Tow a Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• Because your 2009 Ford F-150 has a 5-1/2 foot bed, you will need a Sidewinder extended pin box to replace the pin box that is on the trailer. You will need to determine what model pin box the trailer uses and then compare that to the available Sidewinders to see if there is one that will fit. I have included a link to the Sidewinder main page for you to view. If you find there is a Sidewinder that will fit, you will then need a stationary 5th wheel hitch. I recommend the Reese 16K, # RP30047,
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Ford F-150
  
• For the 2011 Ford F-150, all of the 5th wheel trailer hitch options currently available use above the bed rails. While these rails will raise up from the bed surface 1.15 inches. With a trailer weight 12,000 pounds and a pin weight of 1,500 pounds, you can use a 15k or 16k hitch. I also recommend going with a custom installation kit because they install much easier and in less time than universal kits. For your truck, I recommend the Curt Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, 16k, # 16516, and cus
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• Since your 2010 Ford F-150 has a 5-1/2 foot bed, you would need to use a stationary 5th wheel trailer hitch and a Sidewinder in order to achieve sufficient clearance to tow a 5th wheel trailer. To determine if it is possible to safely tow a 5th wheel, you will need to take some measurements first. To start, the center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2 inches forward of the centerline of the rear axle. Measure from that point to the cab of the truck (measurement A). Add 22 inches for the len
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• Measurements For Installing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit # RP30035, 2009 Ford F-150
  
• From the rear edge of the bed on a 2009 Ford F-150 to the back of the rear rail the distance will be 29-5/16 inches. The center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2 inches forward of the center of the rear axle when using 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit # RP30035. The nearest video we have with this installation kit and a Ford truck is for a 2002 Ford F-250. I have provided a link to the video and a link to the installation instructions for the installation kit for reference.
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• Can a 2009 Ford F-150 Supercrew with a 5.5 Foot Bed Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer
  
• Since you have a bed that is less than 6 feet long, you will need to use a standard, stationary 5th wheel trailer hitch with a Sidewinder. The Sidewinder will provide 22 inches of clearance over the 12 inches of clearance of a slider hitch. There are some measurements you will need to take in order to determine if a Sidewinder will offer enough clearance to safely make 90 degree turns. Use the formula below to ensure there will be enough space between your truck cab and trailer when executing
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• Using Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2010 F-150 with 6-1/2 Food Bed
  
• We recommend using a fifth wheel hitch with a slider on any truck bed that measures between 6-1/2 and 8 feet in length. Failure to do so can result in the front of the trailer loft striking the rear of the truck cab during sharp turns and causing damage. If the fifth wheel is equipped with a Sidewinder extended pin box, a standard non-sliding hitch may be used. A Sidewinder will relocate the pivot point from the hitch-king pin connection 22 inches rearward to the point where the pin box attaches
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• What Size Fifth Wheel Hitch Can Be Used On A 2006 Ford F150 King Ranch Short Bed
  
• As far as safest fifth wheel hitch, all of the hitches I have will meet or exceed the industry standards (V5,VS,CSA and SAE J684). All of the hitches are inspected for quality and workmanship. You will want to choose your fifth wheel hitch by the trailer weight capacity and what features you will want in that hitch. To determine the maximum weight fifth wheel you can tow with your 2006 Ford F150 King Ranch short bed you will need take your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) on your truck. Th
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• Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Short Bed 2011 Ford F-150 With or Without Factory Prep Package
  
• You can tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2011 Ford F-250, short bed. A Short bed will require a slider unit or, in some cases, depending on the width of the fifth-wheel trailer you will need a stationary hitch and a sidewinder. If your truck has the pre-installed 5th wheel prep package, which includes underbed 5th wheel rails installed at the Ford factory, you will need to use the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30144. I have included a link to the installation
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Slider or Sidewinder, 2007 Ford F-150 4 Door Short Bed, Finding Clearance
  
• To determine the best 5th wheel trailer hitch set up for your 2007 Ford F-150, 4 door short bed, there are some measurements that will need to be made based on the bed length and trailer width. There is a formula we use to determine how much clearance you will have when using a slider or stationary hitch with a sidewinder (if one is required like on a 5-1/2 foot bed). This will tell us which type of hitch you will need. I have explained it below but have also added an FAQ on sidewinders with
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• Can I Upgrade To A Newer Fifth Wheel Hitch On A 2005 Ford F150 And Use My Current Reese Bed Rails
  
• Yes, you can upgrade to a newer hitch like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30084. This hitch will fit into the Reese, Curt, Valley, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch base rails. The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30084, is a 20,000 lbs. hitch with a square tube slider. The square tube slider will give you extra travel of 10 inches front to back. The 4-way pivoting head is a nice feature that allows the head to move front-to-back and side-to-side and makes it easier to hook up your fifth w
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• What Fifth Wheel Hitch Will Work on 2005 Ford F150 Towing 7,200 lbs. Wilderness Trailer
  
• The Reese Pro Series 15K Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, # PS30093, is the most economical fitment for your 2005 Ford F150. On your 2005 Ford F150 I would recommend the Reese 20K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider, # RP30084, which is the best if you do a lot of towing. It is a very smooth, no rattle hitch. The smaller 16K and 18K hitches are not as smooth as the 20K hitch. You would also need a Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - For
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• Determining if a 5th Wheel Trailer Can Be Towed with a 2006 Ford F-150 With a 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• It may be possible to install a standard fifth-wheel hitch and a Sidewinder with rotating turret in your pickup and have clearance for turning. I cannot ensure that this option will work, you will have to measure and determine if there will be clearance so that the trailer loft does not make contact with the cab when making 90 degree turns. Our Sidewinder page (see link) gives directions and a formula on how to measure and determine whether there will be clearance. If you decide that enou
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• Compatibility of the CURT Q20 5th Wheel Hitch with a 2006 Ford F-150
  
• Yes, you can use the CURT Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Roller - 20K, item # C16536 in the bed of your 2006 Ford F-150. You will need the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F150, item # C16441-204, along with the hitch to complete the hitch installation on your truck. The Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Ford F-150, item # RP30080, will also work with the CURT Q20 Hitch.
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• Is it Possible to Use a Fifth Wheel with a Ford F-150 Supercrew
  
• You may be able to use a Sidewinder depending on the width of the trailer. A Sidewinder attaches to the trailer pin box and is locked into place on the fifth wheel, moving the pivot point from the hitch back to the pin box. I have included a link to a Sidewinder FAQ page that has a formula for calculating if the Sidewinder will provide enough clearance for your particular trailer.
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• Can I Add Slider Rails for ProSeries 15K Fifth Wheel Hitch and 2009 Ford F-150
  
• We have a Kwik Slide kit, part # RP30048, that will work with your ProSeries 15K Fifth Wheel. You may need to modify the handle on the hitch to provide clearance for the handle on the Kwik Slide. Keep in mind, when changing from a set of fixed legs to a slider with the Reese 5th wheels, you will lose the lowest setting due to the slider locking mechanism.
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