How to Tow a Keystone Cougar Xlite 29RES with a 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Updated 06/11/2018 | Published 06/07/2018

Question:

I am looking a buying a cougar29res fifth wheel dry wt. under 9000 pd. the fifth wheel has kinda a v shape in front and the hitch extends out instead of right under the trailer. hitch wt. 1880 pd. truck diesel. does this sound like a good match? thanks.

asked by: Gerald

Expert Reply:

The Keystone Cougar Xlite 29RES has a tapered nose which means you will not need a sliding 5th wheel hitch or rotating pin box in order to allow for turning clearance on most short bed truck. In order to tow this trailer with your 2017 Ford F-250 with the 6-3/4' bed, I recommend using the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047. This hitch has a 16,000 lb weight capacity which will give you a good margin of error, a four way pivoting head which will make hooking/unhooking on unlevel ground possible, and a two jaw locking system which will maximize jaw to kingpin contact that in turn creates greater security and less rattle.

In order to use this hitch with your F-250 you will want to use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit part # RP56017-53 if you do not have the factory prep package or the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter part # RP30156 if you do have the factory prep package.

I have attached a review video on the above hitch for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L