Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for a 2017 F-250 Super Crew with 6 3/4 Bed

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Thank you for the recommendation! If we look at auto-sliders do you feel the Demco model would sit high enough for our 2017 F-250? I believe the bed rails are higher than standard Chevy/Dodge models. We have a Keystone Sprinter with Turn Max technology. We are now rethinking the idea around an auto-slide the off chance that we forget or “think” we’re okay when we really aren’t the auto-slide may save us. Thank you,

asked by: Jacquetta R

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Since you have a Keystone trailer with the Turn Max technology you don't need a slider at all actually. Manual or automatic slider would not be needed.

With fifth wheel hitch you actually don't really need them to sit higher than the bed rails of the truck. It's actually the opposite in nearly every situation that the hitch sits below the top of the bed rails. The pin box of the truck extends down far enough to compensate for that.

The Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP30047 is a similar 16k hitch with a height range of 14-1/2 inches to 18 inches.

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Jameson C.

4/16/2018

We have slider fifth wheel hitches that will give you turning clearance that do not slide automatically. For example, the Reese slider hitch part # RP30075 would be a great option. It has a 16k capacity and can slide back 11 inches when needed. It's round tube slider design will operate much smoother than a square tube. For a rail kit then you'd want a custom install kit like part # RP56017-53 which will minimize drilling and install time over a universal kit.

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Jacquetta R.

4/17/2018

Thank you for the recommendation! If we look at auto-sliders do you feel the Demco model would sit high enough for our 2017 F-250? I believe the bed rails are higher than standard Chevy/Dodge models. We have a Keystone Sprinter with Turn Max technology. We are now rethinking the idea around an auto-slide the off chance that we forget or “think” we’re okay when we really aren’t the auto-slide may save us. Thank you,

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Jack

6/26/2020

I have the above Reese 16K round tube slider in a 17 Ram 2500 shortbed. I am looking at a 2020 F250 6 3/4' bed. with 5th wheel prep kit. What do I need to make the swap?

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Chris R.

6/30/2020

To bring your existing Reese slider over to the new F-250 you just need the Adapter Rails # RP30156. This will drop into those factory pucks in the bed and provide industry-standard rails to which the hitch will mount.

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Answer 1

Hey Bob! It sounds like you have industry standard rails in there right now. Do they look like the picture below and match those measurements? If so, you can use the Curt E16 #C95DR. However, I recommend getting the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit part #C16116 will fit your 2012 Ford F-150 but you will need drill into the frame in order to mount the rails. In order to use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part…

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Answer 3

The upper holes for the Buyers Products 45 Ton 4-Hole Air Compensated Pintle Hook #337P45AC4 are spaced 5-1/4" on center. The lower holes are spaced 6-1/2" on center. The distance from the upper holes to lower holes are spaced 3" on…

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Answer 4

Although they haven't been tested for a fit, I have found that pretty much every breakaway switch cable, like the Bright Way #3802350, carry the same features. I would be surprised if it didn't fit your application, however, you could replace…

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Answer 5

Chucking will be reduced by switching from the Curt R16 to the Curt S20 Slider for E16, A16, and A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #C63DR. I'm not 100 percent sure what type of verification you were referring to specifically, but I can tell you that…

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Answer 6

The Head Unit and R16 Roller Adapter #C16515 is more of an entry level fifth wheel head designed for a lower price point, whereas the A16 part #C16520 is a bit nicer with it's 2 piece jaw system that will provide better king pin contact which…

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Answer 7

The manufacturer and model number of the pin box is usually printed on a sticker or stamped into a plate or directly into the metal of the pin box. If you can't find that, the manufacturer of your 5th wheel should be able to tell you which pin…

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