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Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty Fifth Wheel Questions and Answers

• Will Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit Fit 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
  
• The Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 is confirmed to fit both the 6-1/2 foot and 8 foot bed with or without overload springs for the 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. I have attached an installation video of the # RP30035 on a 2002 Ford F-250 for you.
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• Replacement Hardware Kit and Torque Specs for Husky 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit in 1997 Ford Pickup
  
• We can help you with installation details for the 5th wheel base rail kit you wish to re-install in your 1997 Ford Heavy Duty pickup. All base rail kits for your specific truck appear on the page I linked for you; simply select your specific configuration to see options for your truck. Since the manufacturers may change specs from time to time we always recommend referring to the latest instructions which are linked in PDF file form. Once you do so you'll be able to find your particular...
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• Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
  
• I do have an option for you but they do not offer a truly custom fit 5th wheel install kit for a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. I recommend you use the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit part # C16100 instead. If you already have a set of Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails part # C16204 then you will just need the Curt Universal Base Rail Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # C16101. That said, you cannot mix base rail and frame bracket manufactures...
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• No-Drill Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  
• There is one fifth wheel hitch and rail kit option for your 1997 Ford F-250 short bed that would be a no-drill solution that would be custom fit for your truck frame. It's actually the nicest setup around too so I know you would be happy with it. The B and W rail kit part # BWGNRK1100-5W has been confirmed as a fit for your truck. It doesn't require drilling and it doubles as a gooseneck hitch so I would highly recommend it. Then for a hitch the B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3400-5W...
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for 1997 Ford F-350 Long Bed Pickup
  
• For your 1997 Ford F-350 long bed pickup (without the overload springs) the easiest 5th wheel installation kit you can use is a custom type kit. These reduce drilling and overall required installation time since they use existing holes in the frame for the rail brackets. You can use Demco custom install kit # DM8552005-71. If you happen to prefer an economical universal-fit install kit then you can use part # RP30035 from Reese. Both kits provide industry-standard rails (ISRs) that...
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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab Shortbed
  
• For your 1997 Ford Super Duty 7.3L Crew Cab short bed pickup with or without overload springs you can use Demco custom 5th wheel rail kit # DM8552005-71. This includes above-bed base rails that fit all brands of industry-standard 5th wheel hitches, including your Reese. This custom kit reduces you drilling and overall installation time. A lower-cost alternative that takes more time to install is a universal kit # RP30035. This kit requires drilling into the truck frame while the custom...
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit and Hitch Options for 1997 Ford F-250 with 8-Foot Bed
  
• If you have a 5th wheel hitch that installs in industry-standard above-bed base rails then you can use Reese Universal Base Rail Kit # RP30035 or the similar Husky base rail kit # HT31563-686 in your 1997 Ford F-250 long bed pickup. If you have the Reese Elite/Signature series 18K hitch # RP30144 that is meant to install in an under-bed rail kit (with four pucks in the bed) then you cannot install this hitch in your truck because no under-bed rail kit is offered for your 1997 F-250. You...
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• Will Universal Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Fit a 1997 Ford F-350
  
• Yes, the Universal Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit with Rails, item # RP30035, is the correct installation kit for your 1997 F-350 Crew Cab Longbed 4x4 pickup.
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• Fit of Husky Towing Fifth Wheel Install Kit # HT31563-686 on 1997 Ford F-250 Long Bed
  
• According to my Husky Towing representative, the # HT31563-686 Universal Install Kit is the correct fifth wheel install kit for a 1997 Ford F250HD.
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• Instructions for Reese Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit RP30035 for a 1997 Ford F-250
  
• I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035. The instructions specific to your 1997 Ford F-250 start on page 10. You may need page 11 if the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is over 8,500 pounds. See your owners manual for the GVW rating for your truck.
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• Installing My Existing Reese 14K Trailer Hitch in 1997 Ford F-250 Diesel Truck
  
• To install the Reese 14K 5th Wheel Hitch in your 1997 Ford F-250 Diesel truck, you will need to have a vehicle specific installation kit. If you have a Light Duty F-250 I would recommend a Reese Custom Install Kit # RP50042-58 as the custom install kits will install in about half the time as a universal kit. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out. If you have a heavy duty F-250 you would want a Reese Install kit # RP30035. I attached installation...
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• B&W Gooseneck Compatibility With Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver On 1997 Ford F-250 HD
  
• The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1100-5W is a confirmed fit for your vehicle even with the Curt # C14082 hitch receiver installed. This will give you a very nice gooseneck hitch that will also give you a clean bed when not in use. You can use the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500 with that gooseneck hitch that serves as an underbed frame. You may want to consider...
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• Parts Needed To Install the Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Part # PS30094 On a 1997 Ford F-250
  
• In order to install the Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # PS30094 in the bed of your 1997 Ford F-250 you will need to use the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit part # RP30035. I have attached an install video of this kit installed on a similar 2002 Ford F-250 for you as well.
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• Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Ford F-250 HD Long Bed
  
• The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rail Kit # C16200 referenced in your question will work well on your 1997 Ford F-250 4x4 Long Bed. I am not sure exactly how your existing gooseneck hitch is installed, so I just recommend looking at the instructions for the Curt Rail Kit closely to check for any possible interference issues. I will say that typically a gooseneck hitch and fifth-wheel frame brackets are not able to be installed together, and one usually needs to be removed. You will...
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• Universal Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 1997 Ford F-350
  
• For your 1997 Ford F-350 the Reese rail kit part # RP30035 is a confirmed fit that would work great to install your older Reese hitch. I attached an install video for this rail kit on a similar 2002 Ford truck to show you what the process looks like.
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• Do Reese Universal Base Rails for 1997 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Fit All Husky Fifth Wheel Hitches
  
• The Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035 that fits a 1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty will work with industry-standard fifth-wheel hitches that mount 22” front to back and either 20-5/8” or 29” wide. It is highly likely that your Husky fifth wheel hitch mounts with these dimensions but you can take a quick measurement just to make sure.
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• Are Spacers Needed to Install Reese 5th Wheel Universal Base Rails on a 1997 Ford F-250 Long Bed
  
• You will not need spacers to install the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 on your 1997 Ford F-250 with the long bed. I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out. Pages 9 and 10 should be the correct instructions for your application. If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then I recommend the Reese 16K # RP30047 because it is a cost-effective 5th wheel hitch that uses a dual-jaw system which helps to minimize chucking while towing. Attached...
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