1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty 8 Foot Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4500 lbs Vertical Load
18000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
16 - 19 Inch Tall
Made in USA

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit BWRVR3200

Above Bed Rails

6 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

B and W 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Universal Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

191 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: BWRVK3200

Price: $699.00

Installation Rails: BWRVR3200

Price: $185.28

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,303.13

Our Price: $884.28

You Save: $418.85

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
16 - 19 Inch Tall
Made in USA

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit BWRVR3200

Above Bed Rails

6 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Universal Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

572 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: RP30047

Price: $483.14

Installation Rails: RP30035

Price: $195.78

Complete Kit:

Retail:$971.10

Our Price: $678.92

You Save: $292.18

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit RP30035

Above Bed Rails

6 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Reese 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Universal Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs

751 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: RP30928

Price: $1,082.54

Installation Rails: RP30035

Price: $195.78

Complete Kit:

Retail:$2,174.09

Our Price: $1,278.32

You Save: $895.77

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
14 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit RP30035

Above Bed Rails

6 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Curt 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K

40 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C86JR

Price: $749.95

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $1,018.84

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Cushioned 360-Degree
16-3/8 - 20-3/8 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

556 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16130

Price: $781.59

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $1,050.48

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

575 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16120

Price: $656.95

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $925.84

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned Double Pivot
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

398 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16140

Price: $898.95

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,184.95

Our Price: $1,167.84

You Save: $17.11

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned Double Pivot
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 24K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs

476 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16245

Price: $765.14

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,284.95

Our Price: $1,034.03

You Save: $250.92

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
6000 lbs Vertical Load
24000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs

484 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16115

Price: $335.57

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $604.46

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

358 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16180

Price: $948.95

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,249.95

Our Price: $1,217.84

You Save: $32.11

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
6250 lbs Vertical Load
25000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned Double Pivot
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Curt 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

487 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16265

Price: $952.86

Installation Rails: C16437-204

Price: $268.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,315.90

Our Price: $1,221.75

You Save: $94.15

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
6250 lbs Vertical Load
25000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16437-204

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Demco 21K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Below Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs

70 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550045-5W

Price: $839.00

Installation Rails: C60722-5W

Price: $477.29

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,768.95

Our Price: $1,316.29

You Save: $452.66

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C60722-5W

Below Bed Rails

3.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Tech Tip:

Installation brackets do not fit on models with air bag overloads.

Curt 30K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs

43 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C22ER

Price: $1,203.95

Installation Rails: C52BR

Price: $420.01

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,666.74

Our Price: $1,623.96

You Save: $42.78

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
7500 lbs Vertical Load
30000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C52BR

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

B and W 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Below Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

3762 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: BWRVK3500-5W

Price: $1,099.00

Installation Rails: BWGNRK1197-5W

Price: $599.00

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $1,698.00

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

In Stock

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
Made in USA

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit BWGNRK1197-5W

Below Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Demco 21K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Universal Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty8 Foot Bed

Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

78 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550043

Price: $729.00

Installation Rails: DM8552009-71

Price: $331.08

Complete Kit:

Our Price: $1,060.08

1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trailer Wiring

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit DM8552009-71

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

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