Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Question:

2017 Ford F-250 6 3/4 bed without factory prep. Hi, I am looking for a setup that would allow me to swap out the above the bed setup for a below the bed setup when Reese, or another company, comes out with a universal system. I would like a mid range setup with fairly easy hookup and minimal noise and most importantly, is not too heavy like some of the premium auto sliders. 16 k.ish. What would you recommend?

asked by: Jeff F

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Ford F-250 without the factory rail kit I'd recommend the Reese custom install kit part # RP50074-58 as this won't require any frame drilling like a universal style kit would. This is especially nice for if your plan is to eventually up grade to an underbed kit.

Then for a hitch the Curt 16k slider part # C95DR is priced well and has a jaw design that wraps around the king pin to minimize noise and movement.

expert reply by: Jameson C