Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-150 Supercab

Question:

I have a 2018 Ford F-150 4x2 Supercab, with 3.5L Ecoboost / 3.55 Rear Axle / Max trailer pkg. Rated towing capacity is 12,200 lbs. Is there a 5th wheel hitch where i can safely tow a Forest River 26RET with 1505 lbs. hitch weight / dry weight of 8107 lbs? If not, can you suggest recommended maximums of hitch and dry weights? Thanks !

asked by: William B

Helpful Expert Reply:

We definitely can help you pick out a fifth wheel hitch setup for your 2018 Ford F-150 Supercab with an EcoBoost engine. Looks like the Supercab versions of the truck could have came with a 6-1/2 foot long bed or an 8 foot bed. Since the same rail kits fit both truck bed lengths lets start with that. You'd want a custom install rail kit as it will install much quicker than a universal kit and will require less drilling. For that you'd want the part # RP50087-58. For a hitch then you'd want a slider hitch to give you the turning clearance you'd need. So for that the Reese 16k slider part # RP30051 would be what you want.

If instead you have a long bed truck you'd want a fixed hitch since you wouldn't need additional clearance. For that you'd want the Reese # RP30047 which also has a 16k capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C