Compatibility of Firestone Ride-Rite # F2525 Air Springs w/ Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit # C16300
Question:
I have a 2011 Ford F150 XLT with the 6.5foot bed. I have Air-Rite #2525 air bags installed. Will this kit work with those installed? I do not want to change them for TImbrens either. I just need a fifth wheel mounting bracket kit that will work with them.
asked by: Joseph M
Expert Reply:
According to my Firestone representative, the # F2525 kit you have is not compatible with a fifth wheel bracket kit. As you can see in the photo I've provided, the # F2525 attaches to the outboard side of the frame members, which is the same footprint where the fifth wheel brackets would install.
There are two alternatives. The least expensive option would be the Timbren # TFRTT1502D which you didn't seem really thrilled about.
The other option would be to remove your existing # F2525 and install the Ride-Rite # F2542 which is compatible with the B&W Companion fifth wheel hitch, which consists of the # BWRVK3400-5W sliding fifth wheel hitch and the # BWGNRK1104-5W install rail kit. This is a pretty expensive option, but it provides the advantage of leaving you a completely clean bed when the hitch is removed, versus having the bed rails remain in place when using the typical set-up.
You'll also want to consider installing a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed for the fifth wheel. I'd recommend the Hopkins # 41157. I've linked you to the installation instructions and product demonstration videos for some of the products I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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Timbren Suspension Enhancement System - Severe Service - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
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Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford F150
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Semi-Custom
- CURT
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