Mounting Hardware Needed to Install Existing Rails for Reese 16k 5th Wheel in a 2005 Ford F-150
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Bob thanks for the reply . I have an additional question do i need the slider type hitch. my old vehicle was 1999 f 150 extended cab with 6foot bed. new vehicle is 2005 f 150 extended cab or they call it a super cab with a 6 foot bed. are we correct in saying we just need the hardware installation kit as previously mentioned. thanks
asked by: David C
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The Installation Bracket Kit for Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches for 2004-09 Ford F-150, item # RP50081, is the kit you will need to install your existing rails in the bed of your 2005 ford F-150 pickup. I have included instructions for you to review below.
Keep in mind that if you are going from an 8 foot bed to a 6-1/2 foot bed pickup you may need to use a slider hitch to have clearance for maneuvering with the fifth-wheel trailer attached. You can measure from the center of the fifth wheel hitch to the cab of the truck and the width of your trailer to determine if you will have clearance with your existing hitch. Divide the width of the trailer in half and if that measurement is 4 inches, or more less than the distance to the cab of the truck you will have enough clearance.
If not, a slider hitch will be required. A round tube slider like the 20K Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch with Round Tube Slider, item # RP30083, will add 12 inches when moved to the rear of the truck and a square tube slider like the 20K Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider, item # RP30084, will add 10 inches of clearance.
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Reese Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Ford F-150
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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David C.
4/16/2010
Bob thanks for the reply . I have an additional question do i need the slider type hitch. my old vehicle was 1999 f 150 extended cab with 6foot bed. new vehicle is 2005 f 150 extended cab or they call it a super cab with a 6 foot bed. are we correct in saying we just need the hardware installation kit as previously mentioned. thanks