Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Recommended for 2021 Ford F-250 With Factory Tow/Prep Package
Question:
2021 Ford F250 6 1/2 Ft Bed. Is the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs. compatible with my Fords factory installed Puck Mount System?
asked by: Terry C
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like you're speaking of the Reese # RP30051. The hitch/square tube slider would work in your truck, but you'd need the # RP30156 adapter. The # RP30156 installs into the pucks, and provides rails for the # RP30051 to attach.
Rather than going that route, I'd suggest a better hitch that wouldn't require an adapter like the Curt A16, part # C16520-16020. The Curt A16 uses a round tube slider that will not bind like the square tube sliders can. The hitch also uses an interlocking jaw that makes 360° contact with the king pin for a smooth ride with less clattering and banging than you'd experience with the less sophisticated jaw system used on the Reese hitch.
If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, and you'd like to install one, you can use part # 50-97-410-010.
I've linked you to a demonstration video for the hitch I recommended and to an install video for the trailer connector/wiring harness.
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Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Bed - 7 Way RV - 9' Long
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
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- Cushioned Double Pivot
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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