Solutions To Allow 2013 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft Bed Tow 5th Wheel Hitch

Question:

I bought a 1984 Holiday Rambler 24 ft fifth wheel. It has a short pin box. I know I need to extend it for my short box F-150. I have a five and a half foot bed on my 2013 F-150 and Im wondering if I need a Sidewinder or just an extended pin box. And there are no markings on this pin box that I can find I plan to look again when I get home is there any way to find out what part was put on this trailer? Thank you

asked by: James E

Helpful Expert Reply:

You'd have two options. One of them would be the Sidewinder like you mentioned or a slider hitch with a much larger slide range.

Since you mentioned Sidewinder we can start with that. If you can't find out what model you have you can take a few measurements and you'll know which pin box you have and will be able to pick out the correct Sidewinder. Check out the help article I attached below that shows what measurements to take.

The Demco Hijacker 13k part # DM8550040 is the only slider hitch that will work to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has a 5-1/2 foot bed since it slides 22.5 inches. To install it in the bed of your 2013 Ford F-150 will require a custom install rail kit like the part # RP50081-58 which fits your truck and the Demco hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C