Recommended 5th Wheel Wiring Harness and Base Rails for a 2022 Ford F-350

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I have a 16k Reese slider hitch RP30051 that I used in an 2009 Ford F250. Will the installation kit RP5601-53 make it work in my 2022 Ford F350 SRW? Also, I would like a 7-pin wiring adapter, but it doesn’t need to be nearly 9’ long. Is there a shorter one for my truck? Thanks!

asked by: Tim U

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Hey Tim, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56001-53 you mention is actually not going to work with your 2022 Ford F-250.

Instead, you're going to have to use the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71 which will work with both your F-250 and your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051.

Also, for the wiring harness the Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Bed # 50-97-410-010 is meant to be routed from the back of your truck to the truck bed which is why it's so long. If you were looking for something shorter you'd want the Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # 74682 which would basically replace the OEM connector.

If you don't have any trailer wiring then you'd need the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11140755 and the Universal Trailer Brake Install Kit # ETBC7.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Tim U.

4/4/2024

Hi Bryce, Reese doesn’t offer a kit like this for my truck?Just to make sure, I have a 2022 F-350 not a F-250. The Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit works in a F-350 too?

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Bryce D.

4/4/2024

@TimU Reese does not directly make one for your truck, no but the Demco kit mentioned above will work great with your 2022 Ford F-250.

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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Answer 4

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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Answer 5

Yes, you can replace your current Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers with the MORryde AllTrek 4000 Equalizers #MR29DR on your 2018 Highland Open Range. The yellow octagons on the front and rear are a for correcting the alignment of the axles and are not…

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, you are able to use the different parts together on your 2022 Ford F-350. First you will start with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1116. Since you have a short bed truck you may also want the 4" Offset Ball…

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Answer 8

If you have the Ford 3" hitch then you can definitely add it but, yes it would change the weight capacity. The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension item #TLE1636 only has a 3,600 lbs towing capacity and a 360 lbs maximum tongue weight. If used with a…

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Answer 9

The Air Lift systems that fit your 2022 Ford F-350 are single rear and dual rear wheel specific so for your dually you need the following kit: - Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL86KV I also recommend checking out a…

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Answer 10

Fifth wheel towing is not supposed to be done with the truck's tailgate down. This would cause clearance issues between the trailer and the tailgate which would damage the tailgate pretty quickly around corners. Normally you would lower the…

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Answer 11

I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt #C60692 and Reese #RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch…

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Answer 12

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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