Will the Reese Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit a 2008 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Question:

Will the above hitch and rail combination mount to the frame of a 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4, Diesel crews cab short bed pick-up or does it mount only under the bed?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

The Reese Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30051, will install on your 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 Diesel crew cab short bed.

For an installation kit that will provide an easy installation, I recommend looking at the Reese Custom Install Kit, # RP50082-58. A custom kit like this reduces the amount of install time compared to a universal kit.

A sliding fifth wheel hitch is the best cost effective option for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a short bed trucks because they provide additional clearance that is needed to make sharp turns without the trailer hitting the cab of the truck.

expert reply by: John H