Recommended Rail Adapter for 2018 Ford F-350 with Factory Rail Kit
Question:
I have a 2018 ford f350 with a 6.7l and a factory fifth wheel hitch in the bed. My question is this the right adapter for my truck ? Also i run the andersen hitch non aluminum.
asked by: David L
Expert Reply:
The Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156 referenced in your question is indeed the correct adapter for the factory rail kit on your 2018 Ford F-350. This will mount directly to the factory pucks in the truck bed to provide industry-standard, above-bed base rails for a fifth wheel hitch.
Your Andersen Ultimate Connection like # AM3200 will attach to the base rails that this adapter will provide, but I do advise against doing this. This is simply because using the Andersen with this system will technically be using an adapter on top of an adapter, which might create a lot of movement at the connection points and won't provide you with as sturdy of a setup when compared to using a standard fifth wheel hitch instead.
I recommend considering a fifth wheel hitch like the excellent Reese # RP30928. This 20K hitch features a forged, single-piece jaw that will wrap completely around the king pin for a superior connection. It will mount right to the above mentioned rail adapter without issue.
You might also consider a hitch that attaches directly to the factory pucks, eliminating the need for an adapter, such as the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3300. This will mount directly to the factory pucks in your truck bed and give you a 20,000 pound towing capacity. The B&W Companion line is considered by many to be the best options available for fifth wheel towing.
I have attached a few video demonstrations on the products mentioned that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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