Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed with Rail Kit
Question:
Ok 3 years ago I bought a fifth wheel mesa ridge 316 by open range Rv deal sold me a pullrite slide back as you turn 3100 -truck was 2014 F-150 limited they told me that it would work in any truck. Well it doesnt after paying 3500. Im look of a fifth wheel hitch I just bought 2017 F-250 lariat super cab Fx off road package 6 3/4 bed with in bed line ,so I want something easy to take out when I wa t to All so this truck is factory high Also keep in mind that I might in 5 or so year get a bigger camper fifth wheel I included new truck old truck and camper pictures Ive bought many things from u guys and people that take internet orders have help me and went the extra step to help me like to keep the cost down but I dont want junk Im thinking in 16 k
asked by: Tim E
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Ford F-250 with the factory rail kit and a short bed you will need a slider hitch so that you can make tight turns.
If you liked the automatic slide feature of the Pull Rite we have a similar hitch that costs much less and fits directly to the factory rail kit of your truck. For that you would want the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550024 which has an 18k capacity. It can also be taken apart in sections to make install and removal pretty easy.
This would be your best option in my opinion. Check out the review video I attached as well.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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