Recommendations to Tow 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer with 5-1/2 Truck Bed and Maximize Bed Space
Updated 06/25/2014 | Published 06/24/2014
Question:
I have a 2013 Ford F150 with the 5 1/2 box, Im buying a 2006 29foot arctic fox and they will be installing the Reese Sidewinder. can the Reese Goose Box be mounted to the sidewinder so I can free up bed space and tow other gooseneck trailers? Thank you,
asked by: Kim
Expert Reply:
You can either install the Reese Sidewinder on your trailer or a Reese Goosebox. The two both replace the pin box of your trailer so they can't both be installed at the same time.
Due to the length of your 5-1/2 foot truck bed I strongly recommend you go the Sidewinder route for your trailer as that is the only option you have to make 90 degree turns.
For a fifth wheel setup that will maximize your truck bed space I would recommend an underbed fifth wheel hitch and rail system. For a rail kit for your vehicle you would want the part # RP30064 and then for a hitch you would want the M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30921.
Then for towing your gooseneck trailer you would want the Reese Elite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP30845 that will install into the pucks of the underbed rail system I mentioned above.
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