Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 17,000 Lb Trailer

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What size hitch do I need ? My trailer weights 17000#

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For a 17,000 lb trailer for which I am assuming is dry weight, I would error on the side of caution and use a 5th wheel hitch rated for at least 20,000 lbs. For a 20,000 lb 5th wheel hitch, I recommend the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 for long beds or part # C16140 for short beds.

The Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches are excellent options. They have a pivoting head that makes hooking up the travel on unlevel ground easy. In order to install this hitch on your truck you will also need a set of base rails. If you can provide me with the year, make, and model of your truck I would be happy to recommend the correct set for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Paul G.

6/5/2025

2024 F-450

Jerred H.

6/5/2025

@PaulG To add a set of 5th wheel rails to a 2024 Ford F-450 you'll need the following parts: Reese Universal Outboard Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP30153 Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Brackets for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP55VR Please note that these do not fit the cab and chassis model.

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Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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