Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2011 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot Bed
Question:
Hello, I own a 2011 Ford F150 Lariot 4X4 supercrew with a 5.5 bed, it has a 6.2L, 373axle,max tow pkg, and Firestone Ride-Rite air bags. Can I with sound mind install a fifth wheel ?
asked by: Ron C
Expert Reply:
Yes we have fifth wheel hitch options that would work well on your 2011 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. Since your truck bed is so short there is only one slider hitch we offer that will slide far enough back to give you the needed clearance to make tight turns. For that you would want the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550041 which actually automatically slides as you make tight turns which is an added benefit.
For the rail kit you would need the part # DM8551001 which is a custom fit kit designed specifically for your 2011 Ford F-150.
Now your Firestone Ride Rite kit is going to be an issue most likely as it was not designed to fit around fifth wheel brackets. You would have to remove it an install a Timbren kit like the part # TFR1504D which would work well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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