Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For Ford Factory Tow Prep Package on 2015 Ford F-250

Question:

#9480 and factory installed underbed hitch on f250 will it work with the reese factory installed under bed system ,,, i need a hitch that is no taller than 14 to 15 inches high measured from the truck bed ....

asked by: Bruce H

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Hi-Rise Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # 9480 is designed as a 5th wheel hitch adapter for Under-Bed by Bulldog, B&W Turnover Ball, and Hide-A-Goose by Draw-Tite gooseneck hitches. The #9480 is not compatible with the underbed gooseneck hitch provided with the Ford Factory Tow Prep Package.

The factory installed Ford Tow Prep Package on your 2015 Ford F-250 has a Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch underbed system installed. It will be safest to use a regular 5th wheel hitch, versus a hitch adapter.

I recommend the Reese M5 Series 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30921. This hitch will sit directly into the pucks already installed in the bed of your truck, has a weight capacity of 20,000 pounds, and measures 14 inches at its lowest height setting. The Reese # RP30921 is designed for use in 8 foot bed pickup trucks. If you have a short bed truck, you can use the Reese Elite Series 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch with Slider # RP30144. This hitch sits 16 inches tall. Both of these Reese 5th wheel hitches come with a 7-way 5th wheel/gooseneck wiring harness.

If you're looking for a more budget friendly hitch, the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16530-16017 will be a good option for you. This hitch has a weight capacity of 20,000 pounds and will sit 13 inches at its lowest height setting.

expert reply by: Victoria B