Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2016 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot Bed

Question:

I am buying a hitch for a small 5500 lbs GVWR 5th wheel trailer, towing with a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5.5foot bed. I want a sliding hitch because I need to maneuver into a couple of tight parking places. Most all? of your sliders have a warning that they cant be used in a truck with less than a 6foot bed. Why is this? Do you have any that can be? Ive seen comments that at least some of these hitches work fine... Thanks

asked by: Tom S

Expert Reply:

We have one slider hitch that will allow a vehicle with a 5-1/2 foot bed tow a trailer. The Demco part # DM8550040 can slide 22-1/2 inches which would be enough to allow a 5-1/2 foot bed to make a tight turn. This hitch is relatively new so most people aren't aware of it so that is why you are seeing people say a slider hitch won't work on your truck.

You will just need a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails installed in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-150 and you would be good to go. For that you would want a custom install kit like part # RP56034-53 which will minimize drilling and install time. I attached an install video for these rails for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C