Recommended 5th Wheel Rails And Sliding Hitch For 1997 Ford F-250 6.5 Foot Bed Length
Question:
what 5th wheel install kit is needed for 1997 F250 6 .5 bed length?
asked by: Dana E
Expert Reply:
For your 1997 Ford F-250 with 6.5 foot bed, I recommend the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # RP30035 along with the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16521. This hitch has the round tube slider which is far less likely to have a binding issue. It has a head that pivots 4 ways to ease hookup.
You may also want to consider putting a second 7-way in the bed of your truck using the 7-Way Pre-Wired Pigtail Connector, 7' Lead # 20024. This will allow easier accessibility and connection.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Ready 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Pigtail Wiring Harness with 7-Way, RV-Style Connector - 4' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 4 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tow Ready
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 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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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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