Recommended Mounting Brackets for Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch in 2015 Ford F-250

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I have the rails and hitch. Need the brackets that bolt to the rails and the frame of a 2015 Ford F250. What do you recommend.

asked by: David C

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To go with your Reese # RP30047 fifth wheel hitch I suggest the # RP56016 brackets. They're confirmed to fit your 2015 Ford F-250. These are custom designed outboard brackets which will be easier and faster to install than universal brackets. They also reduce the amount of drilling into your truck's frame.

expert reply by: Charles S

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For your 2015 Ford F-250 Short Bed, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP50026. This will give you the custom brackets so no drilling into your frame will be required. Then to install your rails, you…

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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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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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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Hey Robert, congrats on your new 5th wheel trailer! It is highly recommended to use a sliding hitch like the B&W Companion item #BWRVK3370 the shorter 6-3/4' bed on your 2026 Ford F-350. The slider will ensure you have clearance when making…

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With a 2022 F350 short bed, hitting the top of the bed rails should not be an issue with most campers. Turning clearance however, will certainly be a factor. That is one advantage of the Andersen Ultimate hitch #AM3200, as it provides a 9"…

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Hey Douglas! The correct Gen-Y gooseneck pin box for your 2022 Forest River Cardinal Red is the #GY33GR. This fits the Rhino bolt pattern and is rated for trailers with a GVWR of 7,275-16,360 lbs. You will also need safety chains #GY49GR to complete…

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Hey Paul, we have great hitch solutions for the OEM pucks of your 2024 Ford F-350 short bed but whether or not you need a slider hitch is going to be based on the design of the trailer you plan to tow. Normally with a short bed truck you need a…

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Hello Branden, Great question. I recommend going with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K #BWRVK3370 because it will go right into your puck system. The Patriot does not have that…

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Hey Rod, thanks for reaching out. Yes, it will! The Curt Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #C83RJ will indeed work with the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550038. Just make sure you also use the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert…

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Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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