Can Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Installed on Flat Bed Truck

Updated 12/29/2025 | Published 11/29/2025

Question:

I have a 2001 Ford F-250 with a flat bed that sits on 2, 1 inch steel square tubing and was wondering if it would sit right on my bed or would I have to cut little square holes so the 5th wheel can sit in the correct holes?

asked by: Dylan M

Expert Reply:

Hey Dylan, normally fifth wheel hitches like the Curt A20 part # C86DV have the rails they install in resting basically directly on the truck bed frame. If your flat bed is only an inch taller than a standard bed that wouldn't be tall enough to create issues. Normally flat beds sit several inches taller which means a lower profile hitch is needed like the # RP30054 which is about 4 inches shorter than the Curt you mentioned. Do you have a set of rails already?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

12/29/2025

Hey Dylan, what did you end up doing with your flat bed setup for the fifth wheel hitch? Your update could make it easier for others trying to fit a hitch on a similar bed. Once you know how the rails worked out, I can help fine-tune the setup if needed.