How Difficult Is Installation of Reese RP87FR Elite Under Bed Rail Kit on 2017 Ford F-250
Question:
Looking at under bed kit “RP87FR”. Wondering how installation is? Does the bed have to be removed?
asked by: Brian H
Expert Reply:
The Reese Elite Series under bed puck system, part # RP87FR is compatible with your 2017 Ford F250. The puck spacing is identical to hat of the Ford OEM system, so you'd be able to use any puck mounted hitch designed for the Ford OEM tow/prep package puck system.
As you can see by clicking the provided instruction link, the bed will indeed need to be removed temporarily for the installation of the rail kit. Also, if the inner brackets shown in figure # 4 aren't welded to the truck frame, you'll need part # RP27FR. I'll link to a photo of the installed brackets, so you'll know what to look for. The brackets are circled in the photo.
The installation isn't terribly difficult, but it will take about 4-1/2 hours to install. The bracket kit will bolt up to the frame without drilling, but you'll need to cut holes in the bed for the pucks and for the gooseneck ball as outlined in the instructions.
If you'd rather not have to remove the bed, B&W offers an under-bed mounting option that uses their
# BWGNRK1116-5W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch as the mounting point for their Companion 5th wheel hitch.
The Companion is NOT compatible with the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder, the Lippert Turning Point or any other rotating pin box. For a short bed truck, you'll want to use the sliding hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W for for a long bed truck, use the stationary version, part # BWRVK3500-5W.
I've linked to an install video for the B&W Turnover Ball hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Inner Frame Brackets for Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Custom
- Reese
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Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Reese
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