Compatibility of Robin 5th Wheel Bed Rails With Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Frame Mounting Brackets

Published 11/03/2021

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Question:

Will the above bed rails of a Robin 5th wheel hitch mount up to REESE frame mounting brackets #RP50081 using the mounting bolt kit #RP58430 on a 2010 F-150 crew cab w/5 1/2’ bed?

asked by: Dan S

Expert Reply:

It looks like what you show are industry standard 5th wheel bed rails, you can confirm this be checking the front to back and side to side spacing of the hitch mounting slots and compare them to the provided photo. If they're industry standard rails, they should be fit-compatible with the Reese # RP50081 frame brackets.

However, it's NOT recommended to mix frame brackets with bed rails from a different manufacturer. The brackets and rails are tested for weight rating together. When you mix components from different manufacturers, the weight rating is unknown, which could cause huge safety issues.

You'd be better off using a full bracket/rail kit that will include all the hardware needed like the Reese # RP50081-58. I've linked to an install video for the # RP50081-58 kit.

You might also be interested in a 7-way trailer connector for the truck bed, which you can install using part # C56000.

expert reply by: Mike L