Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Ford Brackets

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• Drilling is Required to Install Universal 5th Wheel Installation Kit # RP30080 on a 2010 Ford F-150
  The Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit, # RP50081, requires the 10 bolt rails, # RP58058. They will not be compatible with the 4 bolt rails, 30095. In terms of Reese rail products, there are 2 possible options for brackets and rails. First is the semi-custom install kit # RP30035-426. This includes the 4 bolt rails and special brackets compatible with them. This kit does require some drilling to mount the brackets. It sounds like he has the 10 bolt rails and the universal brackets...
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• Will An RBW X-16 Fifth Wheel HItch Fit Into a Reese Install Kit like Part RP50081-58
  It may be compatible. Both the Custom Install Kit RP50081-58 and the Semi-Custom Kit part # RP30035-426 are compatible most RBW hitches, but some will not fit properly. If you write back with model of RBW hitch you have, I can verify whether that particular hitch is compatible.
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• Will Pullrite SuperGlide 2700 Fit a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit for a 2013 Ford F-150
  From what I found the PullRite SuperGlide 2700 is one of the models that fits industry standard above the bed rails. Semi-custom installation kit # RP30035-426 does come with industry standard rails so it will fit the hitch and your 2013 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot bed.
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• Replacement Hardware for Reese 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Kit RP30035-426
  We can help you with the specific replacement parts you need for your 5th wheel hitch installation. For the base rail kit you referenced, part # RP30035-426, the replacement installation hardware kit is part # 58164. This replaces the hardware only. If you also need the four black under-bed brackets then instead you can use kit # RP30439. If you need a pin kit to secure your hitch to your base rails you can use # 6014. If you need a 5th wheel wiring harness for the truck bed you can use...
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• Position of 5th Wheel Rails in a 2011 Ford F-150 5-1/2 Foot Bed Using Semi-Custom Kit RP30035-426
  If you are using semi-custom installation kit # RP30035-426 on your 2011 Ford F-150 then measure from the rear edge of the bed (not the tailgate) forward 29-5/16 inches. This is where the back edge of the rear rail will be. With the rear rail in position you would then use the hitch in the rear rail to locate the position of the front rail. I have included links to the 2 sets of instructions for this kit for you.
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• Difference Between Fifth Wheel Installation Kits For 2013 Ford F-150 With 8 Foot Truck Bed
  There are a couple differences between the installation kits you mentioned for your 2013 F-150. The # RP30035-426 kit is a semi-custom installation kit that requires drilling into the truck frame. This is a more labor intensive installation and it takes quite a while longer to install the base rails. Installation of the # RP50081-58 kit is much easier and requires much less drilling as it uses the holes inthe truck frame to install the brackets. The installation of the # RP56006-53...
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• Parts To Install Husky EZ Roller 5th Wheel Hitch in 2011 Ford F-150 Super Cab 5.6 Short Bed
  We do have an installation kit that will work with your Husky EZ roller and your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Cab w/ 5.6 bed. You will need the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, RP30035-426. In addition to the installation kit, it is required to use a Sidewinder King Pin, so that you have clearance to make sharp turns since you have a 5-1/2 foot bed. A Sidewinder moves the pivot point of the trailer connection rearward and will provide an additional 22 inches of clearance. In order to choose...
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• Custom 5th Wheel Brackets for a 2011 Ford F-150 5-1/2 Foot Bed with Reese Rails and Hitch
  For a 2011 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot bed and Reese 5th wheel rails you would need custom brackets # RP50081. With this kit the instructions, linked for you, state to measure from the rear edge of the bed, not the tailgate, forward 50-15/16 inches. This is where the back edge of the FRONT rail will be. You would then use the hitch to place the rear rail. You will also need hardware kit # RP58430 since none of the rail hardware is meant to be reused. With the 5-1/2 foot bed you will also...
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• Distance From Rear of 2006 F-150 w/ 6' Bed to the Rear Bracket on the Reese Base Rails # RP30035-426
  If you are using the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035-426 in your 2006 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2' bed then from the rear edge of your truck bed to the rear edge of the rear bracket will be 29-5/16". I have attached a picture that shows this.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Install Kit Recommendations for 2014 Ford F150
  The fifth wheel hitch install kit needed would depend on the length of your truck bed. If you have the 5-1/2 foot bed, you'll need the # RP30035-426 install kit. I don't have an install video for this install kit. For a 6-1/2 or 8 foot bed, use the # RP50081-58 install kit. You can see an installation video by clicking the link I've provided for you. The hitch needed will depend on the length of your truck bed. If you have the 5-1/2 or the 8 foot bed, you'll use a standard, non sliding...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit For 2005 Ford F-150 with Dimensions
  For your 2005 Ford F-150, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50081-58. This will give you the standard 43 inch rails with custom brackets so you don't need to drill into your truck frame. It will utilize pre-existing holes in the frame for a strong and secure fit. Another option is to use the # RP30035-426 which will also give you the brackets specific to your vehicle. This is better than the most economical and...
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• Airbag Kit Compatible with 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2012 Ford F-150
  As long as you are using either universal or semi custom frame brackets on your 2012 Ford F-150 such as the B&W Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit part # BWRVR3201-00 or the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit part # RP30035-426 then yes, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2542 will work well for you. However, if you are using a set of custom 5th wheel frame brackets such as the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit part # RP50081-58...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Kit Options for 2012 Ford F-150 Crew Cab with 5-1/2-foot Bed
  There are three basic types of 5th wheel base rail installation kits: universal kits like the Reese # RP30035 that you referenced; semi-custom kits such as Reese # RP30035-426 that cost a bit more but reduce drilling and install time; and custom under-bed-bracket installation kits that require the least drilling and shortest time for installation, such as Reese kit # RP50081-58. I have linked an installation video for each of these. Any of these base rail kits will allow for installation...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Rail Kit Recommendations for a 2009 Ford F-150
  The Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035-426 will fit basically all Reese fifth wheel hitches except for the Signature and Elite style that uses the underbed puck system. You might also be interested in purchasing a Reese Custom Installation Kit # RP50081-58, this kit will install in about half the time as the universal kit and will minimize drilling on your 2009 Ford F-150. If it were me I would use this kit to save yourself the headache of installing a universal...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford F-150 Supercrew w/5-1/2 Foot Bed and Sidewinder for Prowler
  First, before doing anything else, you will need to look at the pin box on the trailer. There should be a plate or sticker somewhere on the pin box that lists that manufacturer and model number of the pin box. That is the information I will need to determine if there is a Sidewinder that will fit. If you cannot find that information then there are some measurements you will need to take. I have included a couple of links. One is to our FAQ on Sidewinders and after you get the make and...
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• Where are the 5th Wheel Install Kit Rails Placed in a 2010 Ford F-150 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  It depends on what 5th wheel installation kit you are using on your 2010 Ford F-150. If you are using kit # RP30035-426 then measure from the rear edge of the bed forward 29-5/16 inches. This is where the back edge of the rear rail will be. Once it is in place you will use the hitch to position the front rail. If you are using installation kit # RP56006-53 then the measurement is 26-3/16 from the rear edge of the truck bed. If you are using Reese installation kit # RP50081-58, Curt installation...
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• Fifth Wheel Install Kit for 2013 Ford F150 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed Length
  The Reese Semi-Custom Install Kit you referenced, part # RP30035-426 is indeed a compatible fit for your 2013 Ford F150 Super Crew. The install kit uses industry-standard fifth wheel bed rails that are compatible with your Husky hitch. For a custom install/bracket kit that uses existing holes in the truck's frame which would be considerably easier to install, use # RP50081-58. In order to gain the proper clearance between the rear of the truck cab and the front of the fifth wheel, a Sidewinder...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit that Wont Interfere w/ Air Bags on 2005 Ford F-150 Super Crew
  Because of where the brackets for most air bag kits install on your 2005 Ford F-150 King Ranch Super Crew you will need to use a semi-custom installation kit # RP30035-426. This kit has 4 brackets, 2 for each side, that take up less space than 2 brackets in custom installation kits. Take a look at the picture I have provided that shows the bracket locations and compare them to the air bag brackets on your truck to determine fit. To use a gooseneck plate with the rails I recommend # 16055...
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• Can Convert-A-Ball Adapter # CAB-C5GX1416 Be Used to Tow Gooseneck with 2010 F150 with 5.5 ft Bed
  Due to the short length of your truck box, Convert-A-Ball does not recommend using the Cushioned 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5GX1216. The manufacturer does not recommend this item for use in truck beds shorter than 6 feet in length. The problem with towing a fifth wheel with a short bed pickup is the clearance between the fifth wheel and the rear of the truck cab. There is a danger of the trailer loft striking the rear of the truck cab during turns. Your best bet would...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for an RBW Lil Rocker and 2007 Ford Supercrew 6.5 Foot Bed
  I cannot recommend using the RBW rails with another brand installation kit because they have not been tested together. However, we do know that the RBW Lil Rocker will fit in the Reese 5th wheel rails. So what I recommend is going ahead and getting a kit that you know is compatible and avoid any compatibility issues. The semi-universal kit for the 2007 Ford F-150 with 6.5 foot bed is # RP30035-426. If you want to go with a custom kit for an easier and quicker install, go with # RP50081-58....
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• Where Do Fifth Wheel Rails Install in Bed of 2005 Ford F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed
  When installing a semi-custom fifth wheel rail kit in your 2005 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed like the Reese Kit part # RP30035-426 the rear edge of the rear rail needs to be placed 29-5/16 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed. Once that rail is placed the front rail is placed with a fifth wheel hitch. Basically you'd put the rear legs of the hitch in the rear rail and then wherever that places the front rail is where it needs to install.
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• Can an 8 Foot Wide 5th Wheel Trailer be Towed with a 2005 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  First, regarding the position of the hitch relative to the rear axle, it should NOT be 1 inch behind the rear axle. The centerline of the hitch should be either centered over the rear axle or slightly in front of it. Behind the axle the capacity diminishes and the weight of the trailer can cause the front of the truck angle up slightly affecting steering, braking, and visibility. If the hitch is centered over the rear axle and you have 30 inches now from the center of the axle to the...
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• Does a Short Bed Truck Need a Slider if the Trailer has Max Turn Technology
  From the research I did it looks like trailers that have the Max Turn Technology don't require that the truck towing them have a slider hitch if they are a short bed. So you could use a stationary hitch then. For a hitch I would recommend the Reese 20k Hitch part # RP30081 that you referenced. This is a great hitch at a great price. Check out the review video for more info. For a rail kit I would recommend the semi-custom install kit # RP30035-426.
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• Can Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 ft Bed Tow Trailer with Locked Out Sidewinder Pin Box
  Since your truck has a 5-1/2 foot bed you would not be able to lock out your Sidewinder and use it like a standard pin box as the nose of the trailer would hit the cab of the truck around corners. You really need the additional turning clearance that the Sidewinder provides. It's possible you are using the wrong wedge with your current hitch and that's why it's hard to connect to your trailer. If you let me know what hitch you have I can verify for you the correct wedge. The Superglide...
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