Will Reese Fifth Wheel Install Kit Fit a 2011 Ford F-350 SuperDuty

Question:

Will this installation kit RP50082-58 fit a 2011 Ford F350 pickup with auxillary springs and rear Stabilizer Bar.

asked by: Wade P

Expert Reply:

I have 5th wheel base rails and an install kit for your 2011 Ford F-350, but the # RP50082-58 base rails and install kit are not a fit for models past 2010.

For your 2011 F-350, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit # RP56016-53 The outboard style of the brackets makes it easier to access hardware when bolting down the base rails, which helps cut down on the hassle and time of installation. This is a custom fit installation kit that will not require you to drill into your vehicle frame.

The # RP56016-53 kit does not fit Cab & Chassis models or those with a 34 inch frame. If your auxiliary springs are aftermarket and they mount in the same area as the 5th wheel rail installation brackets, there could be interference. I have attached the installation instructions for these rails for you to be able to determine if the brackets install in the same space as your auxilliary springs.

If you'd like to add a 7-way to the bed of your truck to make the electrical connection easier, the Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 50-97-410 is a great solution. It will T into your existing 7-way at the back of your truck.