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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Part Number: RP56016-53
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Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese 5th wheel hitch rails part number RP56016-53 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty - Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

  • Above the Bed
  • Custom
  • Reese

Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included.


Features:

  • Installation brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
  • Fast, simple installation with outboard design
    • Extended-length base rails allow for mounting farther out from truck frame
      • Avoids underbed components for easier access
      • Cuts down installation time by more than half compared with universal kits
    • Custom brackets mount to existing holes in truck frame, minimizing drilling and measuring
  • Thoroughly tested kit is compliant with strict Society of Automotive Engineers guidelines
  • Kit includes brackets, 10-bolt rails and Grade-8 hardware
  • Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco Hijacker Premier Series, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion


Specs:

  • Base rail dimensions: 48" long x 1-7/8" tall
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Reese's outboard installation kit for your fifth-wheel trailer hitch was designed with safety and convenience in mind. Just like the original custom mounting brackets, these brackets install using existing holes in the truck frame, minimizing installation time. The biggest difference with this outboard kit is the extended-length rails. These above-bed rails are 5 inches longer than standard, universal fifth-wheel rails so that they will match up with the mounting points on the brackets, which sit below the bed and outside of your truck's frame. The result is a much simpler installation process, wherein most underbed components can be easily avoided. Because you are working outside the frame rails, you also have easier access with your tools and more room to work, making the whole process less of a pain.


The base rails included in this installation kit feature a standard 10-bolt design. Each of these rails attaches to the underbed brackets with two carriage bolts at both ends. A single bolt is used in the center of each rail to further secure it in your truck bed. The result is a set of base rails that remains firmly in place thanks to 10 points of contact.


This entire installation kit is built to be SAE J2638 compliant and has been extensively tested per specified accelerated-life-cycle criteria for fifth-wheel trailer hitches. The requirements for testing are based on the European-style test of 900,000 cycles, making this testing process among the most thorough and intensive in the industry.



56016 Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Brackets for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

30153 Reese Extended Length Fifth Wheel Installation Rails

Replaces RP56002-53

Installation Details RP56016-53 Installation instructions


Customer Reviews

Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - RP56016-53

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (17 Customer Reviews)

Heavy-duty, custom brackets dramatically reduce the amount of drilling and time required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Outboard design ensures simple access to mounting points. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails and hardware included.

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2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The brackets and rails were a perfect fit, really easy and fast to install, took me 2 hours from start to finish.



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2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Delivery time was very reasonable, installation of rails and frame brackets straight forward and relatively simple. I went to extra lengths to try and get them in exactly as per recommended measurements. Not sure in 1/8 to 1/16 inch off would be an issue, so I worked until I nailed it exactly. Haven't picked up the new 5th wheel yet, but anticipating no problems. 2013 F250 diesel crew cab short bed.



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Product was on back order for some time which was out of etrailers control , once product was in very quick response and shipping . Thanks

Michael H.

12/15/2017

I really like the hitch, install took a little time but every thing went in as planned , the best part is easy hook up to the fifth wheel . I also installed the power cord which just plugged into the factory plugs drilled a hole in the side of the inner bed were I wanted it and done . I would like to thank your company for the quick delivery even though the hitch was on back order which is not your fault. I appreciate all the help from the staff at etrailer and will order from you again when parts or other items are needed . Thank you for your follow up and have a great Christmas and a Happy new year .



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This was a great addition to the hitch



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2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Ordered a Reece custom fifth wheel bracket kit with rails. It was delivered in a timely manner and I installed it myself. Went right on with no problems. I do wish the instructions had mentioned what to do when you have a bracket hole hitting the bed cross members. I had to drive the shims between the bed and cross members to keep the bed from collapsing.



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2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Overall product is great, the construction is heavy duty gauge metal for better strength, much better that what I was sold at the dealership in the past.
Installation was easy and straight forward.



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2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

I just received my order to day everythings here and looks to be in good shape it took 5 days to get here weekend included.I think that's great very happy so far.I haven't installed any thing yet being 15 degrees out and no garage but when I do i know etrailer will be there to help great company I will continue to do business with them with confidence.



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2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Great service staff. Easy install on my 2013 F250. Highly recommend etrailer and will buy from them again.



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Super easy to install!!! The outboard rails make I'm talking this a piece of cake. I definitely recommend this product if your looking for a hassle free installation. I will definitely order this again when the time comes!



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Free shipping, arrived in 4 days. Very robust product. Good instructions.



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Fit perfectly on my Ford F250 as it was designed for and easy to install.



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Easy install



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2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Arrived on time and was very easy to install took about two hour great product I would buy again.



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2011 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty



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  • Does Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # RP56016-53 Fit 2014 Ford F-250 Short Bed
    For your 2014 Ford F-250 short bed without the factory rail kit the Reese rail kit part # RP56016-53 is a confirmed fit and would work well for you. It will work perfectly with your Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch as well.
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  • Could Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit be Used with Pullrite Fifth Wheel Hitch
    There are some versions of the Pullrite Superglide hitches that are designed to fit industry standard rails which is what the bracket kit part # RP56016 is designed to work with. Which we have this as a kit with rails with part # RP56016-53 but if you have a hitch that is designed to fit the Pullrite rails we don't have a solution. Typically Pullrite puts "ISR" on their hitches that use industry standard rails like this as well as I know the 2700 is for this type of rail too.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Bed Rails and Compatibility with Plastic Bed Liner in 2015 Ford F-350 6.5 ft
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  • What are the Differences between Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kits that Fit 2016 Ford F-250 Short Bed
    Reese offers two fifth wheel rail kits for your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed. They are different styles that have trade offs, but both of them are going to be much easier to install than a universal install kit. The part # RP56016-53 is an outboard rail kit. This means that the brackets for the rails mount on the outside of the truck frame. The benefit to this is that they are much easier to install. The drawbacks are that they cost more and the rails are dimensionally larger all around. The...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch For 2015 Ford F-250 4x4 and Gooseneck Trailer
    The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 is an excellent hitch for your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4. I personally think this is the best hitch available for short bed trucks because it has the autoslide ability to give you the clearance you need for safe turning. This hitch connects to industry standard 5th wheel rails, so I recommend the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation...
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2016 Ford F-250/F-350
    For your 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty long bed the Reese fifth wheel rail kit part # RP50026-58 is a confirmed fit that requires no drilling into the truck frame for installation. Or for an easier to install kit we have the outboard rail kit part # RP56016-53 that also does not require any frame drilling. Since it installs on the outside of the frame it will be noticeably easier to install as well as the other kit I mentioned uses brackets that install on the inboard side of the truck frame. These...
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  • Will Reese 5th Wheel Hitch 30051 Fit Reese Base Rails For 2016 Ford F-250
    Thanks for that info, and your 3005 is the same as the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051. And the answer is absolutely yes, that hitch is 100 percent compatible with the Reese base rails and install kit you mentioned that fit your 2016 Ford F-250: - Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit with Base Rails # RP56016-53 This base rail kit is a really good choice for your F-250 because they do not require any drilling into your truck's frame to install,...
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  • Recommended Base Rail Kit and 20K Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2016 Ford F-150 6-3/4 Foot Bed
    For your 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 foot bed without factory rail kit, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # RP56016-53. This rail kit will give you the custom outboard brackets to fit your frame and the outboard rails to make the installation easier. This kit is compatible with standard base 5th wheel hitches. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # C16541...
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  • Comparison Of Fifth Wheel Custom Installation Kits For 2016 Ford F-150
    The difference between the Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, part # RP50026-58, and part # RP56016-53 is the length of the base rails. The baserails for part # RP50026-58 are 43 inches long and for part # RP56016-53 the length is 48-inches. Both installation kits are designed to mount to the outboard side of the truck frame.
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  • Which Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Do You Recommend For My 2015 Ford F-250 SuperDuty?
    I'm including a best 5th Wheel Hitch video Rob made for the 2015 Ford F250 SuperDuty. He recommends getting the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56016-53 because it is an industry standard rail so any industry standard fifth wheel like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30051 you were looking at. I suggest getting this system. I suggest getting the Reese 5th Wheel You were looking at # RP30051 but with this installation...
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  • Can Outboard Base Rails # RP30153 and Outboard Brackets # RP56016 be Used for Reese 16K Hitch
    The Reese Universal Outboard Base Rails # RP30153 will work with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Brackets # RP56016 but they are only designed to fit the following vehicles: 2011 - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit 2015 - 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit 2015 - 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit 2011 - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 8 Foot Bed without Factory Rail...
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rail Installation Kit Options for 2014 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4-Ft Bed
    We offer a low-cost universal-fit 5th wheel above-bed base rail kit # RP30035 from Reese for your 2014 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4-foot bed, which will accept any industry-standard 5th wheel hitch, but the easiest install comes from a custom kit like # RP56016-53. Certain Pull-Rite SuperGlide hitches like their model 2700 will fit in all industry-standard rails like those examples above. Not all of the versions of this hitch system use rails, so you will want to confirm which hitch model you...
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  • Difference Between the Reese Custom and Outboard Installation Kits for a 2015 Ford F-250
    The Reese Kit # RP50026-58 is a custom fit and provides base rails that are industry standard while the Reese Kit # RP56016-53 is an outboard installation kit which is much easier to install but has a slightly different design. It is still compatible with industry standard 5th wheel hitches though so you will not have to worry about that. Outboard installation kits are definitely the best option for installing base rails on your 2015 Ford F-250 as they as the easiest to install. Essentially...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation and Rail Kit for 2013 Ford F-350
    Sounds like the previous owner removed the hitch and the base rails that you would see installed in the bed of the truck. If you did happen to still have the rails though and they are 22 inches apart on center (the standard rails design) then the Reese 16k hitch part # RP30047 would fit them and work well. Otherwise you would want a rail kit # RP56016-53 as well to give your truck bed a set of rails for the hitch to install into. This is a custom install kit that installs in half the time...
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  • Will RBW X-16 Fit Industry Standard Above Bed Rails on 2012 Ford F-250
    The Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56016-53 will give your 2012 Ford F-250 industry-standard rails, allowing you to use fifth-wheel hitches that mount 22” front to back and either 20-5/8” or 29” wide. From my research the RBW X-16 fifth wheel hitch will fit industry-standard rails but if you will want to take a quick measurement of the hitch legs from front to back as well as their width to verify this.
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  • Outboard Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fit Confirmation for 2016 Ford F-350 Rail Location Dimension
    For your 2016 Ford F-350 short bed (or long bed) the Outboard Reese Rail Kit part # RP56016-53 that you have is listed as a fit. Since this is a custom fit, outboard kit it will be the easiest kit to install. The frame brackets being on the outside of the frame makes things much easier. The center of the jaws of the hitch will end up approximate 7/8 of an inch in front of the rear axle center. From the rear edge of the truck bed to the rear edge of the rear rail will measure 27-5/8 inches.
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  • Will Fifth Wheel Bracket Part RP50026-58 Fit 2011 Ford F350 Dually
    The Reese Custom Base Rail and Bracket Kit, part # RP50026-58 will fit your 2011 Ford F-350 long bed dually. A better option that you may be interested in is the Reese Quick-Install Outboard Kit, # RP56016-53. This kit includes Reese's outboard brackets that will make the installation much easier and faster. To install a 7-way trailer connector in your truck bed, I'd recommend # 41157. I have attached the installation instructions for both kits and the wiring harness I recommended....
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2016 Ford F-250
    Yes, they are! Both the Reese item # RP56016-53 and the Curt item # C16424-204 5th wheel rails are compatible with your B&W Patriot Hitch item # BWRVK3270. These rail systems are also custom fit for the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty. I have linked installation videos below for both sets of rails. I recommend going with whichever one is more affordable. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier. I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness...
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  • Converting a 2015 Ford F-350 with Gooseneck Hitch to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer
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  • Are Firestone Air Bags Compatible With Reese Quick-Install Brackets and Rails on 2015 Ford F-350
    Yes, the Firestone # F2703 are compatible with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit # RP56016-53. The # RP56016 brackets mount on the outboard side of the frame rails on your F-350, and the air bags will install on the inboard side. I also recommend adding an onboard air compressor like the Firestone Air Command II # F2219. This will allow you to control the air pressure wherever you go from the cab of your truck. It is a dual path system so you can control the air...
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  • Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Ford F-250 and 2012 Heartland Elkridge Trailer
    For your new 2012 Ford F-250 and Heartland 5th wheel trailer, I recommend going with a 16K Reese hitch which will give you plenty of room to spare as far as capacity and will provide you with years of service. To me a standard bed is an 8 foot bed. That would mean you would need the fixed version, # RP30047. But if your bed is 6-3/4 feet long, you would need a slider. The slider that offers the most travel and most clearance for making tight turns is the round tube slider found with the...
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  • Reese Rail Kit for Valley 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
    You will need the Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item # RP56016-53 for your Valley 5th Wheel Hitch to work in your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty. This is a custom fit bracket and rail kit that is compatible with both the 6 3/4' and 8' beds of that model year. I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long item # C56070 for an in bed 7-way connector.
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  • Does Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # RP56016-53 Come with All Needed Install Hardware
    The Reese Outboard Rail Kit part # RP56016-53 that you referenced comes with all hardware needed. That means all of the hardware that installs the brackets to your truck and all of the hardware that installs the rails to the brackets. I attached an install video for this rail kit for you to check out as well.
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