Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed with Reese Rails
Question:
What is the best 5th wheel hitch to put in a 2017 Ford super duty. With a short bed and reese rails mounted in the bed. I am looking at a 30051 is this the best fit. Thanks
asked by: Frank
Expert Reply:
Since you have a short bed and need a slider hitch the best recommendation I can make would be one that slides automatically as you make tight turns which will save you from having to get out and manually slide the hitch. For that the Demco Hijacker Hitch part # DM8550034 this will slide as you make tight turns and work very well.
This hitch is also designed to fit the Reese rails you have installed already.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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