Difference Between Reese RP87FR and RP39FR
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 12/19/2025
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I have a 2020 ford f250. I am trying to figure out the difference between rp87fr and rp39fr
asked by: Ed F
Expert Reply:
Hey Ed! The Reese Under-Bed Rail/Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # RP87FR and # RP39FR are identical. Both are the Reese 30180 designed to fit your 2020 Ford F-250.
I understand the confusion, and I see there is a different price between them. This happened one other time and I had it corrected, looks like it has happened again. We have different part numbers since one is listed under gooseneck and the other under 5th wheel. Right now it is safe to pick the one with the lower cost, you're getting the same thing for either part number.
Do you already have a 5th wheel hitch/gooseneck ball?
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Brian
12/22/2025
Ed is right the cheaper one is the correct one. I had this problem and called etrailer and they hooked me up. Instal takes couple hours. All worked great
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Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Reese
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John L.
12/22/2025
I installed the under-bed 5th wheel hitch in one day. Very straightforward. All mounting brackets and hardware lined up perfectly. I had a spray in bedliner, so was concerned about finding where to drill the holes in the bed. Once I had removed the bed, there are dimples stamped on the underside, which made it super easy and accurate to drill the holes everything lined up perfect!