Slider Hitch, Rail Kit, and Wiring Recommendation for a 2003 Ford Super Duty Short Bed
Question:
Question, on your full hitch packages, you have the slider 5th wheel hitch, installation kit. You show the wiring harness, is this included with the full hitch purchase? The two Im looking at are : RP30051 + RP50082-58 does this include wiring harness for 2003 F250? and the other hitch is RP30051 + 50043-6008 does this include wiring harness?. Or this the wiring harness extra? Thanks
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
For both of the hitch rail combos you are considering the wiring kit is sold separately. The wiring kit I would recommend for either combination is the Curt Wiring Kit part # C56000.
The Reese Hitch part # RP30051 is a great economical option for a fifth wheel hitch.
The difference between the two custom rail kits you referenced is that one is an inboard install kit, part # RP50082-58 and the other is a outboard kit part # 50043-6008. The outboard kit will be a bit easier to install but the rails will be a bit taller and longer in the bed of your truck. The inboard kit will take a bit longer to install but the rails will be shorter and not as long.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Ford Super Duty 1999-04
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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