Are Demco Base Rails & Install Kit For 2021 Ford F-150 Compatible With Reese & Curt 5th Wheel Hitch

Question:

Im buying a new F150. My 5th wheel has a Reese revolution pin box and my current hitch is a fixed Reese 16k single bar. Ill probably transfer the Reese hitch over for now but will eventually purchase a new hitch, perhaps the Curt 16k. Im thinking about the Demco above bed base rail which I believe is compatible with the Curt but is it compatible with the Reese? Thanks

asked by: Andrew K

Expert Reply:

A Reese hitch like the 16k Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 is absolutely compatible with the Demco base rail kit that fits your 2021 Ford F-150, which is the following part number:

- Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552028-71

This will give your '21 F-150 industry-standard base rails, which means that all manner of 5th wheel hitch will be able to mount to them, including the Reese and the Curt you mentioned, the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120.

The A16 is a really nice choice for a hitch because it provides a comfortable ride with its interlocking dual jaw system for complete jaw-to-kingpin contact, stabilizing the kingpin in the hitch to minimize any movement. It is also really easy to use with its color-coded indicator system, which lets you know if the jaws on the hitch are ready to couple, uncouple or tow.

expert reply by: Kyle S