5th Wheel Towing With Utility Body Truck
Question:
I have a 1999 F350 4WD Superduty truck, my problem is it has a utility bed made by stahl, it is a Grand Challenger model. I would like to know if there is a solid and safe way to put a 5th wheel hitch on it.
asked by: David M
Expert Reply:
I took a look at the Stahl Grand Challenger utility body, and because of the toolboxes, it wouldn't be compatible with 5th wheel or gooseneck towing. The front of the trailer wouldn't fit between the toolboxes.
I didn't see a flatbed model, but if that's what you have, Reese makes a 5th wheel hitch designed for a flatbed, part # RP30054. The hitch would install by bolting to the bed as well as a 1/2 inch thick steel plate that should be welded to brackets attached to the truck's frame. The install will require some fabrication.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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