Best Base Rail Kit for a 2018 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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Nowhere I see the info for the 2018 F150 base rail kit 6foot 6inch bed Is there an installation instruction on paper or Video available

asked by: Walter

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The correct base rail kit for your 2018 Ford F-150 that will allow you to use any brand of 5th wheel hitch that mounts using above bed industry standard base rails is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit part # RP56034-53. This kit is a custom fit for your F-150 and will not require any drilling into the frame.

The installation instructions and a detailed install video have both been attached for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

That's a good question and the right RoadActive Suspension Kit for your 2020 Ford F-150 with two-wheel drive really comes down to just two things: the amount of squat you are experiencing and if you are towing, the amount of tongue weight on the…

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Trucks with a body lift inherently pose a challenge for towing. In some cases a body lift will reduce towing capacity of the vehicle (you can check with the manufacturer of your lift kit to see if this is the case). We do not offer any sort of…

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The Companion hitch part #BWRVK3500 is an easily removable hitch that will give you great access to the truck bed when not installed. You will need to have a B and W Turnover gooseneck hitch installed in your truck bed to use this hitch. Most fifth…

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The Reese Universal 5th wheel install bracket/rail kit, part #RP30035 will indeed require drilling into the frame of your 2016 Silverado 2500. For a no drill application, check out the Reese Custom Bracket Kit, part # #RP50066-58. According to Reese,…

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Answer 6

Yes, it will be beneficial to install a 7-Way socket in your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty bed, but you'll need to use a specific type of connection that comes with hardware that's safe for the aluminum construction and for that I recommend the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Personally I feel like the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550040 is the best option for your 2021 Nissan Titan towing a 2011 Forest River Rockwood 8265WS. The Autoslide will move back up to 22-1/2" when you turn to give you the…

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Answer 9

The B&W Patriot slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs a total of 220 lbs. While that is a lot of weight what's great about the B and W hitches is that they break down into smaller sections easily to help distribute…

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Answer 10

The distance between the rails should be center to center 22" (pictured below). This rail spacing is considered industry standard. I've attached the installation video for the custom fit B&W rails #BWRVK2401 to help you with the…

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To install the B and W Fifth Wheel Rail kit part #BWRVK2402 and the Patriot Slider hitch part #BWRVK3270 you would need to remove a portion of the bed liner so that the rails can attach directly to the truck bed. You would not be able to have a…

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Yes, we have an application that will work with your 2019 Ford F-150 with 5.5' bed and Lippert Turning Point Pin Box. With that set-up you are going to need to use a fixed hitch. I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30928. This…

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