Where Do Fifth Wheel Rails Install in Bed of 2005 Ford F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed

Question:

Measurement for putting rails for a kingpin hitch in a 2005 F 150 super crew with a 5 1/2 foot bed

asked by: Jimmy W

Expert Reply:

When installing a semi-custom fifth wheel rail kit in your 2005 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed like the Reese Kit part # RP30035-426 the rear edge of the rear rail needs to be placed 29-5/16 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed. Once that rail is placed the front rail is placed with a fifth wheel hitch. Basically you'd put the rear legs of the hitch in the rear rail and then wherever that places the front rail is where it needs to install.

expert reply by: Jameson C