Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails and Hitch for 2011 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Question:

2011 Ford F-250 crew cab with short bed. 6.2l has engine What would the correct kit to order? This is what I seem to be correct Hitch RP30085 Bracket kit RP50026-58 Thanks

asked by: Bob C

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Ford F-250 Crew Cab short bed, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50026-58 is a custom fit that will give you industry standard rails compatible with the majority of 5th wheel hitches.

The RP30085 you referenced has been replaced by the # RP30144 and is not the correct fit. That hitch requires the puck system rails for compatibility. You instead will want # RP30084 for the square tube roller. If you want an even better hitch in my opinion, you can go with the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30083.

You may also be interested in the wiring harness # 50-97-410 to give you a 7-way in the bed of your truck.

expert reply by: Jason S