Weight Capacity and 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2018 Ford F-150
Question:
I have a 2018 F150 V6 3.5 eco boost super crew 4x4 with max tow pkg, 7000 lb GVWR, 145” WB, 2030 lb payload, and 3.55 axle ratio. It has 20” wheels and short bed. What is the heaviest 5th wheel I could pull and pls recommend hitch and other accessories
asked by: Jimmy N
Expert Reply:
According to the 2018 Ford Towing Guide the specs of your 2018 Ford F-150 can tow a 5th wheel trailer weighing up to 6,700 lbs which is pretty small when it comes to 5th wheel trailers. From what I'm seeing you have a 6-1/2' bed without a factory puck system as the max tow package looks to be for bumper pull applications.
With that in mind I recommend picking up the Custom Bed Rail Kit # C93WR which installs without drilling into your truck frame and then using the Curt A16 # C16521 hitch because it has a fully articulating torsion head and interlocking jaws for a safe, smooth, and secure towing experience.
I also recommend installing the Pollak # PK11893-11932-010 so you have a 7-Way socket in your truck bed so it's easier to connect/disconnect your trailer wiring.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Pollak 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Beds - 7 Way RV - 7-1/2'
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- CURT
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