Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2004 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot Bed
Question:
Hello I am about to buy a 2005 Forestriver Flagstaff Fifthweel that is 96inch wide. I own a 2004 Ford F-150 Supercrew truck with a 5 1/2 foot bed. What are my options with pulling this camper and not making contact with the cab of the truck.
asked by: Andrew W
Expert Reply:
There's only one slider hitch available that's going to give you the needed clearance to make tight turns without cab interference. That's the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550041 which will slide back 22-1/2 inches automatically as you make tight turns so that you have the needed turning clearance.
Then for a rail kit to install this hitch you'll need the Demco rail kit part # DM8551001 which is a custom kit for your 2004 Ford F-150. This means it will install without frame drilling and in much less time. Since it's an underbed kit it will also give you a totally open truck bed when not towing.
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
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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
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