Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-350 w/ Factory Puck System Towing 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer

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I got an answer back from Leah about how the RP508079 will not work with the RP30156. Leah suggested using the RP30138 but I dont want a ball sticking up in the bed of my truck all the time. Plus its a brand new truck I dont want a hole put in the truck nor have one there when I sell it. Isnt there something made that will work without blocking the bed. something with the adapter?

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Although the Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP58079, will not work with the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156, I do have a solution for you.

Instead, I recommend going with the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Head Kit, # RP30138, in your 2015 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system. This offers a bolt-in, no drill installation which means you won't have to drill into the frame of your truck. Just one hole in the bed for the gooseneck ball and you will be ready to go.

You could use the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156, with your sliding fifth wheel hitch and you would now have the equipment to tow either style of trailer.

The Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP58079, that you mentioned uses mounting holes which measure 10" apart on center. The Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156, has mounting holes which measure 20-1/2 inches and 29 inches apart on center so these two would not work together.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Jeff M.

4/8/2015

I got an answer back from Leah about how the RP508079 will not work with the RP30156. Leah suggested using the RP30138 but I dont want a ball sticking up in the bed of my truck all the time. Plus its a brand new truck I dont want a hole put in the truck nor have one there when I sell it. Isnt there something made that will work without blocking the bed. something with the adapter?

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Leah S.

4/8/2015

I think that I have exactly what you are looking for. Since you do not want to drill into the bed of your 2015 Ford F-350 to install a gooseneck hitch, take a look at the Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP30845. When not in use, you will need quite a bit more room to store it but this option will provide you with a gooseneck hitch that doesn't require you to drill into the bed of your truck. The a Reese Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156, that was mentioned will only need to be used when mounting your fifth wheel hitch into the puck system.

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Answer 1

The Demco #DM6107 only includes the hitch head and base assembly while the #DM8550035 is the entire hitch which also includes the side plates necessary to attach to industry standard bed rails such as those provided by the rail adapter for the puck…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 4

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 5

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 8

If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Answer 9

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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Answer 10

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 11

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 12

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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