Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-350 Short Bed with Factory Rail Kit  

Question:

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system, I highly recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer HItch w Slider # BWRVK3370. The B&W Companion is widely considered to be one of the best hitches on the market. This is due to its extremely durable construction, along with a 1 inch thick dual jaw that will provide a superior connection with the trailer to drastically cut down on any rattle while improving security. The fully articulating head will also limit chucking and the built-in slider will provide 12 inches of front to back travel to give you the cab clearance needed when making sharp turns with your short bed truck. The hitch has a 20,000 pound towing capacity, which allows for a comfortable safety margin with your current 13K trailer, while also allowing for the possibility of a heavier trailer if you were to ever go that route down the line. This particular model is designed to mount directly to the factory pucks in your truck bed without the need for any additional parts.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this hitch so you can get a closer look at all of its features.

For a more economical option, you can also take a look at the Pro Series 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # PS30121, along with the Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156. This sliding hitch features a square-tube slider for 10 inches of travel and it has a 20,000 pound towing capacity. It does have a nice double jaw that will completely surround the trailer's king pin. The mentioned rail adapter will mount to the factory pucks on your F-350 to provide industry-standard rails that the hitch will attach to.

I have included a video demonstration on this system that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

0