Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-150 Short Bed
Question:
I have just order a 2015 xlt sport model with trailer package. We have a 28 ft. fifth wheel to tow and we need to know what is required to put a fifth wheel in the new box. we have a 17k. Husky slider with tilt fifth to go in. can we do this safe. what is needed .
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
For your 2015 Ford F-150 with a short bed you would want the fifth wheel rail install kit part # RP56034-53. These rails are industry standard rails that will work well with your Husky slider hitch.
The install kit I recommended is a custom install kit that will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling.
If your truck has a 5-1/2 foot bed the only way you would be able to tow a trailer is if you went with a Sidewinder pin box.
You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have now in order to pick out the correct one.
There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM pin box of the trailer that will list the pin box number that is on the trailer.
Once you figure out which pin box you have you can check the FAQ I attached that has a chart that shows the correct Sidewinder to get based on which pin box you have.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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