Position of the Rear Rail for a 5th Wheel Installation Kit on a 1999 Ford F-250 Long Bed

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I need to know the measurement for installing the rear bed rail on a 99 f250 long bed. I have a 15k reese #30032. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Brian E

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If you are using a universal installation kit, # RP30035, and your 1999 Ford F-250 is a light duty (under 8,500 pounds GCVW) then from the rear edge of the truck bed to the back of the rear rail is 29-1/4 inches. If you have a Super Duty F-250, it is 32-1/4 inches. I have included a link to the instructions for you.

I have also included a link to a video showing an installation on a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty using installation kit # RP50082 that might help you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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If you are referring the Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30081, then yes all it takes is 4 pins to secure the hitch into the rails installed in the bed of your truck.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The easiest custom installation kit for a 1999 Ford F-250 is going to be #RP56005-53. The frame brackets mount on the outsides of the frame rails and there is minimal drilling. I have included links to the installation instructions and a link to a…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

Since you have the Lippert Turning Point pin box you would not need a slider hitch such as #RP30051. You would need a fixed hitch such as #RP30047. The Turning Point pin box moves the pivot point of the trailer back which is why a slider hitch…

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Position of the Rear Rail for a 5th Wheel Installation Kit on a 1999 Ford F-250 Long Bed

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