Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit With Custom Brackets For 2003 Ford F-250

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I need the rails and brackets and hardware for fifth wheel hitch 16100 e16 truck ford f_250sd 2003

asked by: Steven L

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The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F250 and F350 - Carbide Finish, # C16443-204, is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Ford F-250. This is a standard rail kit with custom brackets and hardware I recommend for your application. This rail kit is compatible with 5th wheel hitches from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky. I've attached a review video for you.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The Curt Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit part #C16443-204 which is a fit for your 2003 Ford F-250/F-350 will use three bolts to secure the base rail to the frame bracket and one bolt to secure the base rail to the bed floor on each side. Therefore, you…

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While we do not have a video of the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit #DM8552006-71 being installed on your 2001 Ford F-250 we do have a video of a similar Reese Kit #RP30035 being installed that I have…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Hi Jeremy! B&W does indeed have an option for your 2001 Ford F250. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider and Universal Install Kit - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs #BW38XR is a sliding hitch, which is recommended for short bed trucks, and…

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No, I am sorry it does not. I just spoke with Lippert and none of the Curt Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box like item #C73RJ are compatible with gooseneck adapters like the Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch. You would need to use a standard…

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Hey Jon, we do have a custom Curt fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 2025 Ford F-350 with the bracket kit part #C87VV and the rails part #C99JR and you'd have everything you need. Which Curt hitch do you have?

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When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

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Hey Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 #C55DR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a…

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