Sliding and Fixed 5th Wheel Hitches for 13K Trailer Towed By 2004 Ford F-250
Question:
I have a 2004 f250.. it all ready has the rails mounted in the truck.. and im wanting to buy the 5th wheel hitche for the truck.. my camper is only 13,000 pounds.. which part number do i need??
asked by: Johnny P
Expert Reply:
For a 5th wheel trailer that weighs 13K you will want to use a hitch rated for at least 16K. This will both give you a good safety margin and also allow you to use a hitch with some of the nicer features usually found only on higher-rated hitches.
If you have a short-bed truck you will need to use a slider hitch like the Pro Series 16K PS30857 which offers 10-inches of slider travel; or the USA-made Curt 16K Slider # C16521 which has 12-inches of travel for even more turning clearance. Between these two I would go for the USA-made Curt.
If your truck is a long bed then you do not need a slider hitch and can use a fixed hitch like the Curt # C16120.
Links to hitches for each bed size are provided for you. All hitches will fit into industry-standard bed rails like yours. If you need an in-bed wiring harness you can use # 50-97-410.
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