How Does Fifth Wheel Hitch Normally Install in Flat Bed Truck
Question:
Hello Previously you helped find me the Reese’s fifth wheel package for a 2013 f450 diesel dually Cab and Chassis You sent the link and said there was an instruction links’s as well. Somehow I don’t see the link. It’s taking sometime to get this far starting my company and it’s coming together I purchased the EZ 4 auto hauler and am now putting the truck together. Simone told me that I needed a sliding fifth wheel? I still have not purchased my truck Items but want to make sure I don’t make a costly mistakeHow do I know how far back to weld the steel plate and mount the fifth wheel Thanks again for your professional help Sincerely
asked by: Stuart
Helpful Expert Reply:
Basically what you will need is Reese Low-Profile hitch # RP30054. Normally this hitch is used on flat bed trucks. But you can use it with your cab and chassis 2013 Ford F-450. You will need to have a 1/2 inch thick steel plate welded AND bolted to the frame. The hitch can then be bolted down to that steel plate. I have included a link to the installation instructions. This installation is best left to a professional welder.
You'll want to center the hitch above the rear axle when you install it. The install instructions link are attached to this page. Depending on what type of device you are viewing this page it could be in a few places. Look under the heading: FEATURED HELP INFORMATION
You wouldn't need a slider hitch as your truck has a long bed. Only short bed trucks will require a slider hitch.
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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