5th Wheel Hitch Compatibility with Industry Standard 5th Wheel Base Rails

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I additionally question .. is this hitch fully assembled

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The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 will fit on the same 5th wheel rails as your Pro Series 15K hitch. Reese and Pro Series are made by the same company and will use the same location on your base rails. I've attached a photo to assist.

This hitch will work well with your 2015 Ford F-350 long bed. If you need new rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50026-58 which are a custom fit for your truck.

You also may want to consider adding a second 7-way trailer connection to the bed of your truck for easy access using the Bargman # 50-97-410.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Jim

10/6/2017

I additionally question .. is this hitch fully assembled

Jason S.

10/6/2017

The Reese Select Plus # RP30928 does not come fully assembled, but also does not require a great deal of assembly. You will need to attach the legs to the cross member and then bolt the head at the height you desire. That is all the assembly needed for the hitch.

Answer 1

The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness will connect on any vehicle that has a standard round U.S. Car type connector at the back of its 7-way. The linked photo shows the connectors on this part which plug in between the OEM harness…

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The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 6' Long #HM41158 will work on your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty, but depending on where you want to mount it may be a little short. If you want a longer…

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Answer 3

Yes it does; I verified with Hopkins that their Endurance wiring harness will fit both a 2003 and a 2013 Ford F-250. There are actually two of them, one with a 6 foot harness and the other with a 10 foot harness, which you may want depending on where…

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Answer 4

The Curt #C16427-104 bracket/rail kit is compatible with your 2018 Ram 2500, and would provide industry standard bed rails that mount in your truck bed. The Andersen #AM3200 Ultimate Connection is compatible with industry standard rails, so the two…

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Answer 5

If have a great 5th wheel option that will work for you, however, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter #AM3200 can only be used with fixed pin boxes. The design of the Anderson Ultimate Hitches would create two…

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Answer 6

The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Adapter #AM3200 that you referenced can be installed in two ways. Its offset design allows the adapter to mount with the hitch ball either closer to the truck cab or to the tailgate, depending on your trailer-to-truck…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AM3200 does come the alignment ring. I attached a picture that shows it as well.

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Answer 8

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AM3200 features a 9 inch offset which means it can be used on a short bed 2011 Ford F-250. You will not be able to make full 90 degree turns with the hitch so keep that in mind but you…

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Answer 9

What you can do is refer to the linked diagram that shows the minimum recommended clearance at the truck bed rails when towing a 5th wheel like your Forest River Flagstaff. At the bed rails, where the trailer overhang will be, you want no less than…

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Answer 10

Since your 2015 Ford F-250 has the short bed I strongly recommend using a 5th wheel installation kit and hitch and not using an adapter in a gooseneck hitch. The reason is that will the short bed truck you will want as much clearance as you can get…

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The Andersen Ultimate #AM3200 fits industry standard fifth wheel hitch base rails. From my research the Pullrite 4426 rails are not industry standard so the Andersen hitch will not fit. For an industry standard rail kit you can use #RP30035 that will…

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Answer 12

The Andersen Ultimate Connection #AM3200 will fit your 2014 Ford F350 assuming that your Pullrite was installed with Industry Standard Rails (See photo below). If you don't have that kit on your F350, use Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit…

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