Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ford F-250 without OEM Rail Kit
Published 02/19/2021
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I should have added I didn’t want rails in the bed.
asked by: John
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thanks for all of the details on your towing setup as they are very helpful. Since you have a pivoting pin box that means you can use a fixed fifth wheel hitch and have the turning clearance needed to make tight turns. Normally this require a sliding hitch so that you have cab to trailer nose clearance.
So for a fixed hitch the Reese M5 part # RP30928 is a really great option that you'd just need the custom rail kit part # RP56017-53 installed in your truck bed and you'd be set. I have a friend who went from a Companion hitch (what many refer to as the Gold Standard of hitches) and he much prefers the M5 as it's easier to operate and quieter.
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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John
2/19/2021
I should have added I didn’t want rails in the bed.