Factory 5th wheel prep question.
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Factory 5th wheel prep question.
Hey guys. Thinking of upgrading my truck to a new 350. Was looking at the factory 5th wheel prep. I read that the factory hitch is basically a Reese Elite. Can I order my truck with the factory prep and have a Reese Elite hitch elsewhere match up or does it have to be the Ford branded Reese hitch? Saw a very good deal online for a 18K Reese elite for about $850. Was thinking of picking it up if it is compatible with the hitch prep on the new truck I'm after. Thanks in advance...
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I have a brand new (never used) factory one available if you're interested. I ordered it when I got my truck and my 5er plans got put on hold.
It is a Reese hitch, nothing different from the regular one, as far as I'm aware, besides some Ford stickers on it.
It is a Reese hitch, nothing different from the regular one, as far as I'm aware, besides some Ford stickers on it.
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However, check out Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter for 2011 Ford Super Duty Reese Accessories and Parts RP58419 .
The write-up says:
Because the Ford factory and Elite series rails for the 2011 Ford Super Duty sit lower under the truck bed than the Signature Series rail kits, this spacer kit is needed to provide clearance for the Signature Series fifth wheel hitches to seat properly in the under-bed rails. Without the spacer kit, the signature series legs would make contact with the truck bed floor before it can reach the rail kit. The Elite Series fifth wheel hitches have the adapter built in. The adapter is only needed on 2011 Ford Super Duty pickups when using a Signature Series branded fifth wheel hitch.
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I've seen the Ford part number on this forum someplace, but I can't find it now.
However, check out Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter for 2011 Ford Super Duty Reese Accessories and Parts RP58419 .
The write-up says:
Because the Ford factory and Elite series rails for the 2011 Ford Super Duty sit lower under the truck bed than the Signature Series rail kits, this spacer kit is needed to provide clearance for the Signature Series fifth wheel hitches to seat properly in the under-bed rails. Without the spacer kit, the signature series legs would make contact with the truck bed floor before it can reach the rail kit. The Elite Series fifth wheel hitches have the adapter built in. The adapter is only needed on 2011 Ford Super Duty pickups when using a Signature Series branded fifth wheel hitch.
However, check out Reese Signature Series Hitch Adapter for 2011 Ford Super Duty Reese Accessories and Parts RP58419 .
The write-up says:
Because the Ford factory and Elite series rails for the 2011 Ford Super Duty sit lower under the truck bed than the Signature Series rail kits, this spacer kit is needed to provide clearance for the Signature Series fifth wheel hitches to seat properly in the under-bed rails. Without the spacer kit, the signature series legs would make contact with the truck bed floor before it can reach the rail kit. The Elite Series fifth wheel hitches have the adapter built in. The adapter is only needed on 2011 Ford Super Duty pickups when using a Signature Series branded fifth wheel hitch.
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I'm not sure what Reese has done. The Signature series and the Elite series look identical from the topsides - I had the Signature in my 2006, and the 2011 has the Elite.
You may be correct - I noticed it after I hit "post". Worst case - buy the Elite series and if it needs the spacer kit, you've got the number. ;-)
You may be correct - I noticed it after I hit "post". Worst case - buy the Elite series and if it needs the spacer kit, you've got the number. ;-)
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Looks like I'll be seeing it in person in 8-10 weeks!!!
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