Fifth Wheel Towing Capacity for 2018 Ford F-150 with 5.0 liter Engine
Question:
I have a 2018 Ford F-150 with the 5.0 liter engine and want to know what my towing capacity would be for a fifth wheel trailer.
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
The towing capacity for a 2018 Ford F-150 long bed with a 5.0 liter V8 engine is 5,000 lbs for a fifth wheel trailer. For a hitch the Reese 16k hitch part # RP30047 would work well and then for a rail kit you'd want a custom fit rail kit, part # RP50087-58 as the custom kits will minimize drilling and install time over the universal kits. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
For a 7-way to install in the bed of your truck to make connecting your trailer lights easier you would want the part # 41157. Most 7-ways will be at the rear of the truck near the bumper which doesn't work will with fifth wheel hitches. This kit installs in line with the 7-way at the rear of your truck and gives you a second one to install in the bed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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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
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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