Compatible 5th Wheel Hitches and Base Rail Installation Kits for 2015 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2-Ft Bed
Question:
i am considering purchasing a Curt q20 1613, and 16442 brackets, 16204 rails. Is that the proper install for 2015 f150? I have a sidewinder pin box and a 6 1/2 box. Thanks.
asked by: Brian R
Expert Reply:
Some Curt 5th wheel hitches cannot be used with a Sidewinder replacement pin box. Because the Q-Series have cushioned heads they can prevent proper operation of a Sidewinder. For a fixed 5th wheel hitch of the same 20K capacity as the Curt Q20 you can use the cost-effective Reese # RP30928. This will work with your Sidewinder when used with Wedge # RP44FR.
For an industry-standard above-bed base rail installation kit for your 2015 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2-foot bed you can use Reese custom kit # RP50087-58. This will minimize drilling and provide industry-standard 5th wheel base rails that will accept most hitches from makers such as Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky. You also can use instead the Curt install kit parts you referenced.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Pro Series 5th Wheel
- Reese 5th Wheel
- 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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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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