Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails and Sliding Hitch for 2007 Ford F-150 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
wondering if this rail is correct for my trailer. i have a shasta m235-b 5th wheel trailer. weight specs i found says 4755 lbs. is that tongue weight? i chose a bar system rated for 5000 lbs. is this rail system correct? and should i get a swivel head for clearance while im turning due to the shorter bed size? kinda new to a 5th wheel.
asked by: Matthew V
Expert Reply:
From what I found, your Shasta M235-RB is 24 feet long, 7 foot 9 inches wide, has tandem axles and is 4,955 lbs but without the year that will be just a pretty close estimate.
It is enough information to know that it is a very lightweight trailer and with your 2007 Ford F-150 with 6.5 foot bed, we can make sure your sliding hitch recommendation will work without going too overboard because you don't need a high capacity hitch.
My recommendation for you is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50081-58 which is a custom bracket kit so no drilling in the frame is necessary and then use the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # RP30075. You can alternatively use the rail kit # RP30035-426 but it will require much more time and measuring for the correct fit. You may also be interested in the 5th wheel wiring harness # 50-97-410 for a clean look and easy connection.
Since you are new to 5th wheel towing, I've attached some articles to assist.
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5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug - GM, Ford, Ram, Toyota - 9' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 9 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
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- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
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- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Ford Brackets
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
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