Can a 16k Reese Hitch be Installed in Bed of a 2005 Ford F-350 Short Bed
Question:
Will a Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch fit in my 2005 F350 Short box Ford.
asked by: Jennilee B
Expert Reply:
As long as you have a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails installed in the bed of your 2005 Ford F-350 a Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch will fit. For a fifth wheel rail kit we have a universal kit like part # RP30035 or for a custom kit that will minimize drilling and install time we have the # RP50082-58 which has been confirmed as a fit.
If you have a short bed truck you'll want to use the Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30075 which has a slider that will allow for tight turning clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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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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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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