5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Ford F-150
Updated 05/09/2011 | Published 05/08/2011
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Question:
I work out of the back of my 2011 f150 6.5 truck and need a flat surface in the bed of my truck. which 5th wheel hitch would you recommend? My trailer is under 12000 lbs. with hitch weight of 1500 lbs. Thanks
asked by: Nv
Expert Reply:
For the 2011 Ford F-150, all of the 5th wheel trailer hitch options currently available use above the bed rails. While these rails will raise up from the bed surface 1.15 inches. With a trailer weight 12,000 pounds and a pin weight of 1,500 pounds, you can use a 15k or 16k hitch.
I also recommend going with a custom installation kit because they install much easier and in less time than universal kits. For your truck, I recommend the Curt Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, 16k, # 16516, and custom installation kit, # C16441-104. I have included a link to the installation details for both the hitch and the install kit for you to view.
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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