Comparing Reese Base Rails with Inboard and Outboard Installation Kits for 2015 Ford F-150
Question:
I need rails and install kit to fit my 2015 Ford F150 Super Crew with 6.5ft box. I see there are two different systems. What is the difference these two systems? Custom Install Kit RP50087-58. vs Installation Rails: RP56034-53 My Fifth Wheel hitch is an RP30051 Please let be know what is the best option?
asked by: Robert F
Helpful Expert Reply:
Either base rail and installation kit will work for your 2015 Ford F-150 and your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Square Tube Slider # RP30051. Both kits are custom fit applications that will use pre-drilled holes in the frame of your truck for installation.
The main difference between the # RP50087-58 and the # RP56034-53 kits is that the # RP56034-53 kit uses an outboard installation kit versus the inboard installation kit in the # RP50087-58. The outboard installation kit makes it easier to access the installation hardware by avoiding underbed components. Inboard installation brackets like those in the # RP50087-58 kit don't work to avoid these components and can have a bit more complicated installation.
To accommodate for the outboard installation brackets, the base rails in the # RP56034-53 kit are longer than the base rails in the # RP50087-58 kit. This means that they take up a bit more room in the bed of your truck.
The # RP56034-53 kit has an estimated installation time of 3-1/2 hours, while the # RP50087-58 kit has a 4 hour estimated installation time.
Both base rails will fit industry standard 5th wheel hitches.
Between the two rail kits, I highly recommend the # RP56013-53 kit with the outboard installation kit. Our installers prefer these kits because of the ease of installation they offer. The installation is much less stressful when it isn't a fight to get your tools to the installation hardware.
I have attached an installation video of the # RP56013-53 kit on a 2015 F-150 for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 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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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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