How to Install a 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30047 In the Bed of a Ford F-350 Long Bed
Question:
How do I install a Reese 16K on a Ford F350 long bed?
asked by: James T
Expert Reply:
Depending on the model year and design of your F-350 there could be one of several fifth wheel installation kits available. If your vehicle is 1998 or older a universal installation kit, item # RP30035, will be needed. This kit includes brackets that install under the bed of the truck and rails that install in the bed of the truck to accept any of the Reese fifth-wheel hitches, like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs, item # RP30047, that you mentioned.
If your F-350 is a Super Duty and is a 1999 or newer vehicle you can use a custom installation kit. The Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Ford Super Duty, item # RP50082-58, will work on the 1999 - 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty with 6-1/2 ft. or 8 ft. Bed.
We have a video installation of a custom kit on a 2000 Ford F-350 for you to review and I have posted instructions for you to look over below. The installation will be essentially the same on a short or long bed truck, the difference being the measurements that need to be taken to install the hitch in the correct position so be sure to use the measurements for a long bed pickup.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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