Recommended 5th Wheel Rails, Hitch & Wiring Harness for a 2011 Ford F-350
Question:
We have a 2011 F350 super duty short bed. We are purchasing a 12,500lb 42ft 5th wheel. We have no puck system. What rails and hitch do we need? What about wiring? Thank you.
asked by: Pam T
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Ford F-350, I recommend checking out the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Finish # C16424-204.
This is an above-bed rail system that will easily install to your 2011 Ford F-350 and will provide a mounting point for a 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541. Also. these rails will work with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Valley, & Reese 5th Wheel hitches.
This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000-lbs, a vertical load limit of 5,000-lbs, and has 12" of slider travel from front to back.
The Curt A20 can also be adjusted from 17-1/2" to 21-1/2" to accommodate just about any 5th wheel setup.
As far as wiring goes, you're first going to need to add a 4-way # C58044 in which you can then install a 7-way # ETBC7.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 5 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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