Rail Position for 5th Wheel Custom Install Kit # RP56005-53 on a 2004 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed

Updated 11/07/2012 | Published 11/06/2012

Question:

What are the memeasurment. From the end of the bed to the edge of the first rail

asked by: Jimmy P

Expert Reply:

According to the installation instructions which I have linked for you, from the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tailgate) to the rear edge of the nearest rail should be 31-15/16 inches on short and long beds for installation kit # RP56005-53 on a 2004 Ford F-250. This will put the center line of the hitch approximately 2-15/16 inches forward of the center of the rear axle.

expert reply by: Michael H