Determining if a 5th Wheel Trailer Can Be Towed with a 2006 Ford F-150 With a 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
I have a 2006 Ford F-150 V8 4x4 truck with a 5 1/2 foot box can I tow a 5th wheeler and if so what kind of hitch do I need.
asked by: Ian W
Expert Reply:
It may be possible to install a standard fifth-wheel hitch and a Sidewinder with rotating turret in your pickup and have clearance for turning.
I cannot ensure that this option will work, you will have to measure and determine if there will be clearance so that the trailer loft does not make contact with the cab when making 90 degree turns. Our Sidewinder page (see link) gives directions and a formula on how to measure and determine whether there will be clearance.
If you decide that enough clearance is supplied by the Sidewinder for your setup you will need to order the customer base rails and installation kit, item # RP50081-58, and a properly sized fifth-wheel assembly for your truck and trailer (see link). I have provided links below for you to help decide if the Sidewinder with rotating turret will give you the clearance needed to install a fifth wheel hitch in your pickup.
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 15 - 17 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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