Frame Brackets for 5th Wheel Base Rails on a 2005 Ford F-250 Short Bed

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I also found product RP50082-58 that comes with rails. This will better fit my needs if it as well will fit my pickup

asked by: Tyeson

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Yes, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit part # RP50082 is correct for your 2005 Ford F-250 Short Bed if you have Reese inboard rails (43" long) and won't require any drilling into the frame rail. I have attached a sample install video for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Tyeson

1/5/2019

I also found product RP50082-58 that comes with rails. This will better fit my needs if it as well will fit my pickup

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Conner L.

1/5/2019

The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50082-58 will also fit your 2005 Ford F-250 Short Bed. It has the same brackets as the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit part # RP50082 but includes the base rails as well.

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Answer 1

I am pleased to let you know that the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit #RP56005-53 will fit with your RBW 15k Lil' Rocker inside the bed of your 2004 Ford F-250 or F-350 Super Duty. The Lil' Rocker was made to fit…

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Answer 2

For the outboard style Reese rails that you have the correct bracket kit for your 2000 Ford F-250 would be the part #RP56005.

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Answer 3

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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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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Answer 5

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 7

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 8

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 9

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 12

Having the puck system is a great feature. If you ever plan on loading the bed with mulch, sand or rock you'll quickly find that having rails permanently bolted to the bed floor is a real pain. Not only that, but the pucks look a lot better.…

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