How Difficult Is Installation of Reese RP87FR Elite Under Bed Rail Kit on 2017 Ford F-250

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Looking at under bed kit “RP87FR”. Wondering how installation is? Does the bed have to be removed?

asked by: Brian H

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The Reese Elite Series under bed puck system, part # RP87FR is compatible with your 2017 Ford F250. The puck spacing is identical to hat of the Ford OEM system, so you'd be able to use any puck mounted hitch designed for the Ford OEM tow/prep package puck system.

As you can see by clicking the provided instruction link, the bed will indeed need to be removed temporarily for the installation of the rail kit. Also, if the inner brackets shown in figure # 4 aren't welded to the truck frame, you'll need part # RP27FR. I'll link to a photo of the installed brackets, so you'll know what to look for. The brackets are circled in the photo.

The installation isn't terribly difficult, but it will take about 4-1/2 hours to install. The bracket kit will bolt up to the frame without drilling, but you'll need to cut holes in the bed for the pucks and for the gooseneck ball as outlined in the instructions.

If you'd rather not have to remove the bed, B&W offers an under-bed mounting option that uses their
# BWGNRK1116-5W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch as the mounting point for their Companion 5th wheel hitch.

The Companion is NOT compatible with the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder, the Lippert Turning Point or any other rotating pin box. For a short bed truck, you'll want to use the sliding hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W for for a long bed truck, use the stationary version, part # BWRVK3500-5W.

I've linked to an install video for the B&W Turnover Ball hitch.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

What I think you are asking is, will you need a slide type hitch for the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the short bed, 6-3/4' length that has the OEM Prep Package (puck system) when towing a 5th wheel RV. The short answer is no you do not have…

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Answer 2

The Reese Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #RP39FR and the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP87FR are actually the exact same kit - the Reese 30180 Elite Series Underbed Rail Kit. Both will fit…

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Answer 3

The two parts you mentioned are both the same Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit that fit your 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty, giving you the ability to pull a gooseneck trailer with a gooseneck ball or use a 5th wheel hitch in the…

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Answer 4

We offer the side brackets that come with the Reese Elite Rail Kit part #RP39FR with the part #RP27FR but we do not have the bolts and other hardware. I did attach a picture that shows all of the other hardware listed out that you could take to a…

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Answer 5

Yes, we do. What you are describing sounds like the Inner Frame Brackets for Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch item #RP27FR. I have attached a picture below. These come welded to the frame exactly where you…

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Answer 6

Yes, we sell both the gooseneck hitch ball cover part #RP30136 and the 5th wheel feet covers part #58199.

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Answer 7

Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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Answer 8

Congrats on all your new toys! I do not think a Curt 5th wheel hitch, like item #C16120, is the best for your set up. You would need to purchase an adapter rail item #C88KR to use this hitch with your puck system. This adds weight, cost, and…

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Answer 9

We typically will recommend sliding 5th wheel hitches for trucks with a bed shorter than 8 feet, unless your 5th wheel has dished-in front corners an the 5th wheel manufacturer specifically states that a sliding hitch isn't needed I'd…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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