What 5th Wheel Frame Brackets and Rails do I Need for My 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Updated 08/25/2026 | Published 08/18/2026
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I just bought a used Reese Kwik slide pro series 15,000 5th wheel hitch. Im trying to find out what mounting brackets I will need to purchase to mount it to my 2020 Ford F250 XLT 4x4 short bed. The hitch came complete with the rails for the top side of the bed and the mounting hardware. I just need to know what frame plate kit I need. Thanks!
asked by: Alan F
Expert Reply:
Hello Alan,
Thanks for writing in!
Sorry we didn't get to your question a little sooner. We had quite the spike in questions and are finally getting caught up.
I see you purchased the B&W Custom Mounting Brackets # BWRVR2402, which was a great choice for your 2020 Ford F-250 short bed. I am sorry to say that you won't be able to use those brackets with your existing Reese rails. While your Reese 5th wheel hitch will work just fine with B&W industry-standard rails, the actual rails and frame brackets need to be from the same manufacturer and can't be mixed together.
Since you already have the # BWRVR2402 brackets, you will also need the B&W Universal Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3210. That will give you the matching B&W rails and brackets, while still allowing you to use your Reese 5th wheel hitch.
Nice choice grabbing the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C57008 as well. The installation on that one is pretty straightforward since it plugs in with your existing factory 7-way wiring and gives you a 7-way right in the bed, which makes hooking up your 5th wheel much more convenient.
I wish Reese wasn't temporarily out of service, then you could just get their brackets. I heard they did get bought, so they should be back eventually.
Is this your first 5th wheel, or just getting a new set-up? Where are you headed for the first big trip?
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