Where is Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Placed Relative to Rear Axle on 1997 Ford F-350

Question:

Hello I have a 1997 Ford F350, 4x4 Crew Cab with the 7.3 Diesel and I was looking at the 15k Reese hitch and am wondering about placement of the hitch in comparison to the axle of the truck. Please let me know what information the kit comes with. Thank you,

asked by: Matthew R

Expert Reply:

The Pro Series 5th wheel trailer hitch and installation kit # PS30128 comes with the Reese universal installation kit # RP30035. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this kit to the right. For your 1997 Ford F-350 you will want to look at sheet 11 of 21. On this truck, the center line of the hitch will be approximately 4 inches forward of the center of the rear axle.

expert reply by: Michael H