5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation and Firestone Air Bag Fit for 2010 Ford F-250, 6-3/4 Foot Bed
Updated 03/04/2016 | Published 03/03/2016
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Question:
Looking at two fifth wheel hitches dm6076p-ul 21k and a Reese rp30084 what one would be better to pull a 38ft torque toy hauler and what Firestone airbags do I need for a 2010 ford f250 with 6 3/4 bed
asked by: Doug C
Expert Reply:
Between the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider # RP30084 and the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Ultra Slide 5th wheel Trailer Hitch # DM6076P-UL-21K, I recommend the Reese # RP30084 for you.
I like the Reese # RP30084 hitch better because of the extended travel that it offers over the Demco # DM6076P-UL-21K. The Demco Hijacker offers 8 inches of front to back travel to complete a sharp turn, while the Reese will provide 10 inches of front to back travel. These couple of inches can make the difference in being able to complete a sharp turn or not. I have attached a review video of the Reese hitch for you.
Both of these hitch options have plenty of towing capacity to tow your Heartland Torque 38 Foot Toy Hauler, which I found to have a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,250 pounds.
If you need base rails for your 2010 Ford F-250, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit # RP56005-53. The outboard brackets will make installing these base rails easier by making the hardware more easily accessible. I have attached an installation video of these rails for you.
To install a set of Firestone air bags on your truck, you will want to use the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550. These air bag helper springs are designed to fit on your F-250 with the 5th wheel rails/gooseneck hitch installed. I have attached an installation video of the # F2550 on a 2004 F-250 for you, as well as a link to the air bag's installation instructions.
