B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-250 without Factory Prep Package

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2017 F250 SuperDuty 4x4 with Factory Frame Rail Kit It appears my truck has the factory goose neck/fifthwheel frame rail kit on each side of my frame at the installation location, facing to the inside. 2 factory welded-in pieces of heavy angle with thru-holes for bolts on top and sides BWGNRK1116 is advertised as the kit for the F250/350/450 SuperDuty 4x4,,, but at the bottom of the web page, it shows all trucks WITHOUT FACTORY FRAME RAIL KITS .

asked by: John M

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If your 2017 Ford F-250 came with the factory 5th wheel and gooseneck prep package then there would be a total of 5 larger holes in the bed. Four of the holes forming a square around one in the center. That one in the center would be the gooseneck ball hole. If those holes are not present then the truck does not have the factory installed prep package. You can also have a Ford dealer punch the truck VIN into their computer system and they can tell you how the truck is equipped.

If it turns out the truck does not have the factory prep package then you can use B&W hitch # BWGNRK1116 for a gooseneck hitch.

If it turns out that it has the prep package with the gooseneck ball hole all ready to go then you just need the ball, # C60692, which also comes with safety chain loops.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The B&W Companion mounts in the B&W Turnoverball that doubles as a gooseneck hitch and will not mount on other goosenecks. B&W is a very high-quality hitch and you are right to prefer them but the only way to install a…

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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…

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Answer 3

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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Answer 4

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 5

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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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

For an above bed rail kit that fits your 2017 Ford F-250 you can use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2402. These are industry standard rails (ISR) that are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt,…

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Answer 8

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to. To flat tow your 2017 Ford F-250 you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item #e84ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item…

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Answer 12

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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