Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 1990 Ford F-250 and Where to Locate Rails in Bed
Question:
What kit to mount on a1990 f250 xlt lariot the one we got a few months ago a universal seems to far back on bed we have a long bed Went by instructions for mounting like 21 3/16 not sure information gonefor mounting just dont seem right
asked by: Jeffrey L
Expert Reply:
For your 1990 Ford F-250 long bed we have the Reese universal fifth wheel rail kit part # RP30035 as a fit which will work great. In general you want to install fifth wheel rails so that the center of the hitch's jaw is centered over the rear axle or slightly forward. That said Reese recommends you place the rear rail edge 29-1/4 inches forward of the rear edge of the truck bed which puts the fifth wheel jaw center 1-1/2 inches forward of rear axle center. This is several inches forward from where you installed the old kit so you are correct in assuming what you have now is too far back.
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford F250 and F350
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