How To Measure to Determine Whether Or Not Sliding Hitch is Needed on 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Question:
I have a 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the OEM Puck System. Do I have to have a slider hitch? My 5th wheel is not a large one and has a front end that narrows. Is there a way to measure things to determine if a non slider hitch will not hit truck cab in sharp turn?
asked by: Norm
Expert Reply:
You can take some measurements to determine whether or not you'll need a sliding hitch. You will measure from the center of the hitch jaws forward to the back of the truck cab and then you'll want to measure the width of the trailer nose.
Using the formula: (A+B)-C= Clearance
A= distance from center of hitch jaws to cab
B= sliding hitch movement (in this case it's 0")
C= width of trailer nose divided by 2 (so 1/2 the width)
As long as this number is +4 or greater, you'll have the clearance you're needing and can use a fixed hitch such as the like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package, # BWRVK3305. If you get anything smaller than 4 then you'll need to use a sliding hitch like the # BWRVK3370 that is designed to work with the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the OEM Puck System
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Q&A: Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For Short Bed 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Q&A: Can Stationary B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with Short Bed 2018 Ford F-250 Puck System
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Shop: Replacement Upright Leg for TracRac SR and T-Rac Pro2 Ladder Racks - 22-3/4" Tall - Qty 1
- Shop: Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector for Aluminum Beds - 10' Long
- Q&A: Can Stationary B&W Companion be Used for Towing with a 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty 6-3/4 Bed
- Q&A: Which B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Do I Need for My 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' Bed
- Q&A: Do The Rubber Mounts On The B&W Companion Uprights Need To Be Lubricated Before Installing The Head
- Q&A: How to Choose Best Arm Orientation for B&W Companion on 2020 Ford Super Duty with OEM Prep Package
- Q&A: Best Slide Hitch for 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed and the OEM Prep Pkg
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter Rails Installation - 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Video: Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring - C57010 Review
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Video: Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit Installation - 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Video: B and W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Adapter Installation - 2022 GMC Sierra 2500
- Video: B and W Ball and Safety Chain Kit Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Review
- Video: B and W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Installation - 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Search Results: companion fifth wheel trailer hitches
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch ball
- Search Results: 44649
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams