Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Ford F-250 with Tow Package

Question:

Hi, I have a 2001 coachman royal that has the lippert 0115 king box and I am wanting to convert it to a gooseneck since my 2012 f350 king ranch came with the gooseneck tow package installed the problem is the truck is a short bed 6 and 3/4 feet will this goose box give me enough turn without hitting my truck cab? If it will not is the an adapter the will get me there?

asked by: Mike M

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Goose Box will not give a short bed truck additional clearance to make a sharp turns.

If your 2012 Ford F-350 has the gooseneck hitch from the factory it would also have the factory pucks for installing a fifth wheel hitch. I attached a help article that details this package. You should see 4 pucks installed in the bed of your truck like in the picture I attached.

For that I would recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch part # DM8550024 as it will fit this tow package and will automatically slide back for clearance around sharp corners.

expert reply by: Jameson C