Can One Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Used in Ford and GMC Trucks with Factory Rail Kits

Updated 12/19/2017 | Published 12/18/2017

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Question:

I have two trucks for my Co. one is a ford super duty F250 and the other is a GMC 3500 both have factory installed gooseneck and 5th wheel prep. My question is do I need 2 different 5th wheel hitches or can I swap 1 between them both?

asked by: Jake

Expert Reply:

If you used the appropriate rail kit adapter in each truck you'd be able to use the same fifth wheel hitch. For the Ford truck you'd need the part # RP30156 and for the GMC 3500 you'd need the Demco adapter part # DM6194 for if you have a short bed truck or part # DM6206 for if you have a long bed.

If the trucks have short beds you'd need a slider like the Reese part #RP30075 or if you have a long bed truck you'd want the # RP30047.

expert reply by: Jameson C