Reese Under-Bed 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Option for 2020 Ford F250
Updated 12/26/2020 | Published 12/22/2020
Question:
Have a 2020 Ford F-250 short bed. In need of a fifth wheel hitch. Truck does not have the puck system. Looking for recommendations on what system to get. Would like to get the Reese puck system but was wondering how hard install is. Thanks
asked by: Mike R
Helpful Expert Reply:
For a 5th wheel hitch with an under-bed mounting system, the Reese system that includes the # RP30921
sliding Reese M5 5th wheel hitch and the # RP87FR under-bed rail kit would be a good choice for you. You'll want to look under the bed and check that the inner frame brackets are already in place (see provided diagram). If the inner brackets aren't present, you'll also need part # RP27FR.
If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you could do so using part # 50-97-410-010.
The installation isn't terribly difficult, but it is a little time consuming, and would take around 4-5 hours. I've linked the installation instructions for you.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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