Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2007 Ford F-150
Question:
Im putting the Godzilla motor in my 07 f150 that originally had the 4.6. Id like to tow a 5th wheel. Advice?
asked by: Stephen
Expert Reply:
In order to tow a 5th wheel with your 2007 Ford F-150 you will need to install a 5th wheel trailer hitch. If you have an 8' bed you will want a fixed hitch. For a 6-1/2' bed truck you will want a sliding hitch.
If you have a 6-1/2' bed, I recommend the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails # RP30051 and # RP50081-58. The RP30051 has a towing capacity of 16,000 lbs. Even with the Godzilla engine you will want to check the maximum weight your vehicle can tow.
For a 5-1/2' or 8' I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # RP30047. If you have the 5-1/2' bed you would need a rotating pin box in order to get enough cab clearance. A sliding hitch would not be enough. This 5th wheel hitch also uses the # RP50081-58.
The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP50081-58 uses existing mounting holes on the vehicle frame for a quick and easy installation when compared to a universal system.
I have included an installation video on an 09 F-150 for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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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
- Reese
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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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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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