Correct Base Kit to Used Anderson Hitch for Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2015 Ford F-350
Question:
I am in the process of buying a Rockwood 8280WS Fifth wheel that comes with an Anderson setup that was installed in a 2016 Silverado 2500. I do not have a factory puck system in my 2015 F350 Diesel SB. My truck has a 3 leveling kit and 36 tires. What parts do I need to buy to make the Anderson work?
asked by: Jon P
Helpful Expert Reply:
If the Anderson hitch that comes with the Rockwood 8280WS you're looking at installs into industry standard base rails, like the part # AM3200 does, then you'll need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP50026-58 for your 2015 Ford F-350.
If the Anderson that you're getting installs on a gooseneck hitch ball then I recommend installing the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1111.
I also recommend picking up a 7-Way socket like the Curt # C56000 for your truck bed so that it's easier to connect the 7-Way plug from your 5th wheel trailer.
One last thing to mention is that your F-350 looks like it will sit higher than a standard pickup. This can be a problem sometimes when it comes to leveling out the towing setup. You might need to make adjustments with your pin box or truck to get everything level.
Attached are a handful of installation videos for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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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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