1999 Ford F-450 5th Wheel Base Rails And Hitch Recommendation

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Will it fit a 1999 f450 Ford. I need rail kit and fifth wheel hitch

asked by: Enrique C

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Expert Reply:

The Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50082 does not seem like a match, however I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not offer a custom base rail kit for your 1999 Ford F-450, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200 will fit your truck but will require some drilling.

For a fifth wheel recommendation, the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw # C16130 is a fine choice and has the renowned durability and reliability of the Curt brand name, as well as a maximum towing weight of 20,000lbs.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

Because your trailer has a Turning Point pin box and your Ram has a 6.5' bed I do recommend going with a fixed hitch and using the Turning Point as a rotating pin box to give yourself enough turning clearance. With you also having a puck system…

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Answer 5

While it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel for a short bed truck so that you have plenty of clearance for sharp turns, it is not necessarily required as it depends on your truck and trailer configuration. If you are using the same trailer…

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Answer 6

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 7

No, they do not but I have a set that does. They are the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #RP30035. These are confirmed to fit the 2002 Ram 2500 with the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths. I have…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit #C16200 will fit your 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500. In fact, the kit even has instructions specific to your generation of Chevy truck, as you can see by the cut out I added. I also…

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Answer 9

The info on your Putnam Hawkeye is actually pretty hard to come by since they've been out of business for so long but there's one measurement you can take to determine if it will fit into the Curt Rail Kit part #C16200 that you referenced.…

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Answer 10

There are 2 different L-brackets included with Curt universal installation kit #C16200. The taller ones are 7 inches tall, 2-1/2 inches wide, and the top part of the L sticks out 4 inches. The shorter ones are 5-3/4 inches tall, 2-1/2 inches wide,…

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