Base Rails Compatible With Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2011 Ford F-250
Question:
Could you plese help to identify the necessary base rails and installation kit for Reese fifth wheel into F250 2011 xlt regular bed. Tnx
asked by: Julio M
Expert Reply:
To install the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30047 in the 6-3/4 foot bed of your 2011 Ford F-250 without a factory rail kit you would need the Reese Custom Base Rails & Install Kit # RP50026-58
However, with a short bed truck it is highly recommended you use a sliding hitch so that your fifth wheel trailer does not come into contact with your F-250's cab. For a very similar Reese sliding hitch I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051.
Both the sliding Reese 5th wheel hitch # RP30051 and fixed Reese 5th wheel hitch # RP30047 will mount easily within the Reese Custom Base Rails & Install Kit # RP50026-58.
The only other thing you may need is a 5th wheel wiring harness, the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C56070.
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