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Want to take the family on a cross-country adventure? Or perhaps you're planning a shorter trip to your favorite campground. Whatever your destination, it's important to have the right equipment, especially when towing a fifth wheel trailer. To ensure proper hookup and safety while towing, you'll need something to attach your fifth wheel hitch in the bed on your truck. Many pickups come equipped with factory-installed rails or puck systems, but if you don't have one of these already installed, don't worry. REESE has an extensive line of mounting rails and bracket kits, custom-made to the exact specifications needed based on your truck's year, make, and model. REESE also offers several Industry Standard designs, as well as fastener kits, spacer kits, and a Power Puck mounting kit, so you can be sure you're covered, no matter what pickup you're using to tow. So make it easy. Make it fun. Make it REESE, so you can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 50043 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED 10 YEAR WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 23.6 LBS |
| UNIVERSAL OR SPECIFIC FIT: | SPECIFIC |
| WELDING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| RAILS INCLUDED: | NO |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| BOLT GRADE: | GRADE 5 |
| LOCKABLE: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
Reese has designed towing equipment since 1952 and remains a benchmark for heavy-duty towing. The line covers fifth wheel hitches such as the modular M5, gooseneck couplers including the Goose Box, air-ride and short-bed pin boxes, weight distribution systems with active sway control, and the accessories that connect them, all built to exceed published industry standards.
Reese has been pioneering towing performance since 1952, when Margaret Reese asked her husband TJ to stop travel trailers rocking every time somebody walked through them. His answer, the first pair of stabilising jacks, was simple and effective enough to change the RV industry. From that starting point Reese grew into a designer and manufacturer of complete towing systems, and today it anchors the heavy-duty end of the Horizon Global towing portfolio.
Fifth wheel towing is where the brand's engineering is most visible. The M5 fifth wheel hitch uses a modular design that breaks into manageable sections for assembly, with a wider stance, tighter tolerances and a shock absorption system aimed at the jolts that travel up through a truck bed. For owners who would rather tow from a gooseneck coupler and keep the bed clear, the Goose Box 20K replaces the trailer's king pin with a gooseneck connection carrying its own air-ride cushioning.
Pin boxes are a Reese speciality. The 5th Airborne uses air-ride technology to dampen road shock and reduce the chucking motion that makes fifth wheel towing tiring, while the Sidewinder was designed for short-bed pickups, pivoting the connection point so the trailer can turn sharply without the front cap meeting the cab.
For conventional towing, Reese weight distribution systems restore load to the tow vehicle's front axle and control sway. The Pro Round Bar distributes weight evenly while damping sway, and the Pro Dual Cam II uses active cam-based sway control that works harder the stronger the sway force becomes. Complete kits pair bars, head and shank to a rated tongue weight, and dedicated sway control kits can be added to existing setups. The products suit RV owners, horse and livestock haulers and anyone towing near the upper end of a vehicle's rating.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 - 2004 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Brackets Drilling Required Install Time is 0 minutes Custom Quick Install Brackets Except Cab & Chassis |
| 1999 - 2004 | Ford F-350 Super Duty | Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Brackets Drilling Required Install Time is 0 minutes Custom Quick Install Brackets Except Cab & Chassis |
Yes, the Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting System Custom Bracket RE50043 (Part #RE50043) is designed to fit the 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
The Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting System Custom Bracket RE50043 (Part #RE50043) fits 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty models. The 2004 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting System Custom Bracket RE50043 (Part #RE50043) fits the following vehicles: 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty; 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting System Custom Bracket RE50043 (Part #RE50043) Drilling is required for installation. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, part number 50043 is designed for Ford 1999 to 2004 Super Duty Full Size Pick Up Trucks with both short and long box configurations.
No. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way to provide metal-to-metal contact between the mounting rails and the truck bed. However, spray-in liners may be installed over.
The maximum tongue weight is 4,500 lb. (2,040 kg) and the maximum gross trailer weight is 18,000 lb. (8,160 kg). However, you must not exceed the lower of these ratings or your towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Required tools include: 3/4" wrench and socket, 15mm socket, 3/4" step drill, 1/8" and 1/2" drill bits, center punch, measuring tape, and a 100 ft-lbs torque wrench.
Yes. You must use only the bolts, nuts, and washers supplied with the kit for installation. All bolts are grade 5 and nuts are grade 5 unless specified otherwise.
Yes. On the driver side, you must temporarily remove the brake cable hangers from the side of the frame using a 15mm socket. Note: there are no hangers on the passenger side. After drilling the front hanger hole with a 1/2" drill bit, reinstall the hangers on the left frame bracket using factory hardware.
Yes, absolutely. Always measure your truck and trailer before installing the hitch to ensure there is adequate clearance at the cab and at the bumper to allow for turns. This is your responsibility as the installer and owner.
Three drill bit sizes are used: 1/2" for drilling out the front brake cable hanger hole, 1/8" for marking the initial mounting holes in the truck bed, and a 3/4" step drill to enlarge the 1/8" holes to 9/16" for the frame bracket slots.
Yes. You must drill multiple holes in the truck bed: a 1/2" hole in the front brake cable hanger, 1/8" pilot holes to mark mounting positions, and then enlarge those to 9/16" using a step drill to accommodate the frame bracket slots.
All nuts must be torqued to 72 ft-lbs, starting with the carriage bolts that fasten the rails to the frame bracket. Use a 100 ft-lbs torque wrench for this task.
1. Remove and drill brake cable hangers on driver side. 2. Center the first mounting rail on the truck bed and mark hole positions with a center punch. 3. Drill 1/8" pilot holes, then enlarge to 9/16" with a step drill. 4. Attach frame brackets hand-tight. 5. Fasten the first mounting rail to frame brackets with carriage bolts and spacers, hand-tight. 6. Position the second mounting rail using the 5th wheel saddle/slider/goose to align it, ensuring it is centered. 7. Repeat drilling and fastening steps for the second rail. 8. Torque all nuts to 72 ft-lbs.
Spacers are used between the frame bracket or mounting rails and the truck bed to ensure metal-to-metal contact. The kit includes U-shape spacers, spacers with round holes (3/8" x 1-1/2" x 3"), spacers with square holes (1" x 3"), and 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 2" offset hole spacers.
Fasteners should be left hand-tight during the initial installation steps. The frame brackets are attached hand-tight in step 8, the mounting rail to frame bracket fasteners are tightened hand-tight in step 9, and the second rail is positioned hand-tight in step 10. All nuts are then torqued to 72 ft-lbs at the end in step 12.
Place the unassembled 5th wheel saddle/slider/goose into the first installed mounting rail. Position the second mounting rail by inserting its tabs into the first rail and pushing it tight toward the first rail. Ensure the second rail is centered on the truck bed floor. If using multiple hitch products, install both products simultaneously to ensure proper alignment and fit.
The mounting rails are fastened to the frame brackets using 1/2" x 1.75" carriage bolts (10 supplied), 1/2" hex nuts (12 supplied), and 1/2" lock washers (12 supplied). Spacers are placed between the rails and brackets to ensure metal-to-metal contact with the truck bed.
The frame brackets are attached using factory hardware (8 pieces supplied) and 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolts (2 supplied). The frame brackets are positioned on the frame and fastened hand-tight initially, then torqued to 72 ft-lbs after the mounting rails are installed.
Yes. The 50043 complies with SAE Standard J-684.
Yes, the 50043 is designed for Ford 1999 to 2004 Super Duty Full Size Pick Up Trucks in both short and long box configurations.
No, plastic bed liners must be cut away to provide metal-to-metal contact. Spray-in liners are acceptable.
Maximum tongue weight is 4,500 lb. and maximum gross trailer weight is 18,000 lb., but you must not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's towing capacity, whichever is lower.
Yes. You must drill a 1/2" hole in the brake cable hanger, 1/8" pilot holes in the truck bed, and enlarge them to 9/16" with a step drill.
All nuts must be torqued to 72 ft-lbs using a 100 ft-lbs torque wrench.
You will need a 3/4" wrench and socket, 15mm socket, 3/4" step drill, 1/8" and 1/2" drill bits, center punch, measuring tape, and a 100 ft-lbs torque wrench.
Yes, you must temporarily remove the brake cable hangers on the driver side using a 15mm socket, then reinstall them after drilling.
Yes, always measure your truck and trailer before installation to ensure adequate clearance at the cab and bumper for turns.
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