Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch And Wiring Harness For 2013 Toyota Tundra With 6-1/2 Ft Bed

Question:

I have a 2013 toyota tundra with 4.6 liter and 6 1/2 foot bed. what custom hitch and kit do you recommend to use in a 16k series. also a wiring harness. i also see the hitchs have different height 14 to 18 . needs some advice to get the correct one. i know that i dont want a entry level unit. Thanks

asked by: Ben N

Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Tundra with the 6-1/2 ft bed you will need a sliding fifth wheel hitch so you can execute turns and keep your trailer from hitting the truck cab.

I recommend the Reese, part # RP30051. This hitch features a slider and a dual-jaw system. The jaws provide an even connection to the king pin and the hitch also has an indicator that is easily seen to make sure you have a secure hookup to the trailer. This slider has a height adjustment from 15 to 18 inches. This is important because you want to tow your trailer as level as possible. You want to make sure your trailer is a minimum of 6-inches from the bottom of the trailer loft to the top of the truck bed rails.

The installation kit I recommend is part # RP50084-58. This kit does not require drilling the truck frame and cuts installation time in half when compared to universal installation kits.

If you have a 7-way connector at the rear of your Tundra the in-bed 7-way wiring harness I recommend for your Tundra is part # C56000.

If you have a 4-way connector then the wiring I recommend is part # 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead
Item # 20023. You would need to cut off the 4-way connector and hardwire this harness in to give you a 7-way connector in the bed of the truck.

You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to make sure you find the correct wires by function.