Recommended Base Rails for RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2003 Ford F-150

Updated 10/16/2017 | Published 10/14/2017

Question:

What rails do I use for 2003 Ford F-150 with 61/2 ft bed, Rbw little rocker 5th wheel hitch

asked by: Art G

Expert Reply:

Your existing RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch is compatible with industry standard, above-bed base rails. With this in mind, I recommend going with a set of custom rails like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16437-204. This base rail kit features custom brackets that will use existing holes in your truck's frame to minimize drilling during installation. They are confirmed to fit your 2003 Ford F-150 and will work nicely with your Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch.

Since you do have a short bed truck, I recommend that you consider converting to a sliding hitch. A sliding hitch will provide the necessary cab clearance for making sharp turns when towing your trailer. I really like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541. This is a heavy-duty hitch that features a 2-jaw locking system for 360-degree contact with the trailer's king pin and a non-binding slider that will give you 12 inches of front to back travel. This hitch has a towing weight capacity of 20,000 pounds.

expert reply by: Chris R