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  • USA Made 20k Fifth Wheel that Fits OEM Rail Kit of 2021 Ford F-350
  • For a similar 20k fifth wheel hitch that fits the OEM rail kit of your 2021 Ford F-350 that is made in the USA you'd want the B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3300 but the Reese hitches are not made in the USA.
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  • Reese Titan Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 with Rail Kit and Reese Revolution
  • The 30866 you referenced is no longer available but the # RP30047 is and would be a great solution. It can easily be used with a Reese Revolution pin box. The correct rail adapter you'd need for this hitch to install in your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory rail kit is the part # RP30154.
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  • Does Reese Make the Ford Hitch Prep Fifth Wheel Rails
  • Reese Elite underbed rails and the Ford hitch prep packages are the exact same underbed rail systems. Reese makes the kits for Ford. For more info on this check out the link I attached to the right. The Curt leg kit part # C16017 that you referenced would install in either the Reese Elite or the Ford hitch prep package as long as everything was installed correctly. We have not heard of any issues where the Curt hitches designed for the Ford hitch prep didn't fit.
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Made in the USA for a 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
  • For a 5th wheel hitch set up that is made here in the states B&W still manufacturers hitches in the USA. If you wanted to go that route you would need installation kit # BWGNRK1012-5W and Companion hitch # BWRVK3400-5W for your 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD short bed. I have included links to videos on the hitch and installation of the rail kit. The benefit of going with the B&W set up is that you get a gooseneck hitch built into the installation kit so if you ever needed to tow a gooseneck...
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  • Will Steel 5th Wheel Rails Cause Corrosion on Aluminum Bed of 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed 4x4
  • There are a couple of layers of protection between the steel rails in a 5th wheel installation kit such as # C16428-204 and the aluminum bed in the 2017 Ford F-250 4x4 short bed. First, the rails are powder coated so this powder coat is the first layer of protection between the steel rails and aluminum bed. This kit also comes with galvanic isolation rods that go between the rails and the aluminum bed so that the rails and bed won't be in contact with each other. Take a look at the installation...
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  • How To Tell If 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Has Factory Rail Kit/Prep Package
  • The factory prep packages help you make use of a gooseneck hitch or 5th wheel both easy to install and also remove if you need access to your full bed. For this reason they can be a real asset if you plan on using your truck for a variety of towing now and to provide flexibility if you decide to do more later. There are 5 holes, 4 at the corners with one in the middle for the gooseneck. The 5th wheel hitches designed for factory prep packages can drop into the 4 corners per the included...
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  • Gooseneck Hitch With Spring Loaded Non-Removable Ball For 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD With 6.5 Bed
  • From the sounds of it you most likely have the Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch with Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - 30,000 lbs # C630-652. This hitch functions in the manner you described and is confirmed to fit your 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD With 6-1/2 foot bed. If you need replacement parts for this hitch, we have the Replacement Safety-Chain U-Bolt Kit for Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch # C113 as well as the Replacement Choker Spring for Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch # C115.
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  • Recommended Replacement Brakes for a 2012 Forest River R-Pod 177
  • The etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # AKEBRK-35-SA, you were looking at, are the correct replacement brake assemblies for your 2012 Forest River R-Pod 177. These brakes are 10" x 2-1/4" and are made for 3,500 lbs axles. They are self adjusting and fit 13" to 15" wheels. The E-coated backing plates resist wear and corrosion and have a 4 bolt brake mounting pattern. I have linked an installation video below.
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