5th Wheel Frame Brackets for a 2012 Ford F-250

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what is the measurements of the mounting holes on the reese rp30035 width. im looking to but the curt custom mount #16424 but reuse the rails in my old truck, I want to remove the rails from a 2000 f20 and put them in a 2012 f250. it looks like the rails that were put in are universal but I cant be sure sense an rv shop installed them in to the 2000, any help would be great. thanks

asked by: Scott G

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If you already have the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford part # C16424 on your 2012 Ford F-250 then you will want to use these with the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails part # C16104, not the Reese Universal Base Rails part # RP58058 or part # RP30035 because you cannot mix and match base rails with frame brackets from different manufactures. If you have the Reese Universal Base Rails in your only 2000 Ford F-250 then you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit part # RP50026 to install them on your new 2012 Ford F-250.

If you don't know what base rails you have in your old truck it would be best to just obtain the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50026-58 or the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit part # C16424-204. These will both work with ISR 5th wheel hitches from most brands like Curt, Reese, Husky Etc.

For reference, the Reese rails are 5-3/4" wide and the Curt rails are 5-5/8" wide.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I went to the warehouse to take some measurements of the Curt #C16104 base rails and found that they are 43" long and roughly 5-5/8" wide. I have added a photo showing some of the dimensions of the mounting holes for you as well. Center to…

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In order to install the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16120 you'll need to position the base rails 22" apart on center. That is the distance between the center of the legs front to back. I have attached a photo with the dimensions…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Pro Series 15K fifth wheel hitch part #ps30094 is compatible with the Curt installation kit part #C16424-204 on a 2016 Ford F-250 with 8 foot bed. The Curt rails are industry standard so they are compatible with any hitch that uses industry…

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When installing the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part #C16424-204 the distance from the rear truck bed edge to the rear of the fron rail is going to be 54-3/16 inches. You'll use the fifth wheel hitch to place the rear rail once you have the front…

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The difference is the finish on the rails. The part #C16104 is a gloss finish whereas the part #C16204 is a matte black finish.

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We offer both universal-fit and custom-fit 5th wheel installation kits for your 2012 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty. The custom kits, such as the Curt #C16424-204 that you referenced, require less drilling and will save you considerable installation…

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Answer 7

I have another option for you, but the Curt 5th Wheel Bracket Kit #C16424 you were looking at only works with select Ford F-250/350/450s from 2011-2016. For your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty you will need the Curt #C16204 instead which comes with new…

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Answer 8

Yes, if you wanted to drill a different hole in your trailer suspension rear hangers you could and this would allow the spring to be held at a different height. Just make sure it's not too close to the current hole.

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Answer 9

The wiring colors shown in the picture you submitted don't match totally with industry standard 7-way wiring colors but I can still help you get them connected where they belong. Most likely it looks like the bundles red and orange wires are 12…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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Answer 11

The part #50043 is actually just the frame mounting brackets that fit your 2003 Ford F-350 short bed. If you ordered a kit that had that part number it for sure should have included them. If you have the rails though all you would need is the…

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Answer 12

The B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails #BWRVR2401 will come with installation instructions but is not the correct fit for your 2018 Ford F-250. You will instead want the #BWRVR2402 for 2017 and 2018 models.…

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