Compatability of Fifth Wheel Hitch in Reese Rails on a 2003 Ford
Question:
I just purchased a 03 F550 with Reese Goose Hitch serial# 012604 installed on bed rails. However I dont use gooseneck but fifth wheel application. My RBW 15k fiver hitch,that I have been using, will not fit in rails Reese?. I am impressed with the Curt Q20, 20k fifth wheel hitch. Will it fit the rails in my new to me truck? Thanks!
asked by: Eric R
Expert Reply:
Your RBW 15,000 pound hitch should fit in the Reese rails unless they are installed improperly. When the hitch was installed on the F-550 it may have been tightened down with the gooseneck adapter installed and the rails are just out of position for your fifth-wheel hitch. If the hitch you have is not fitting by a small amount I would try to loosen the mounting bolts on the rails and then install the fifth-wheel hitch. After you have the hitch installed you can then re-tighten the mounting bolts and the hitch should then fit properly.
The Curt Q20 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K, item # C16130, is an excellent choice for a fifth-wheel hitch and would give you added capacity if you need it now or in the future. The Curt Q20 does fit in standard Reese fifth-wheel rails.
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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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