Which 5th Wheel Brackets And Base Rails Are Recommended For 2021 Ford F150?
Question:
Hi do you know if the curt 16442 brackets fit in a 2021 Ford F-150? Or know what does fit 2021 F-150?
asked by: James S
Expert Reply:
The brackets you were looking at are not a fit, but I confirmed that the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford 150 # C86WR is what you need for your 2021 Ford F-150 XL with the 6-1/2' bed. You can then install some 5th wheel base rails such as Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish # C16204 which offer the industry standard setup for a typical 5th wheel hitch.
You will want to find a sliding 5th wheel hitch so that you have the proper clearance for sharp turns needed for your short bed. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 would be an excellent option for your application; this will fit the Curt base rails mentioned previously. I attached a couple demonstration videos for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Universal
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford 150
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- CURT
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