Can Curt Fifth Wheel Clear Top of Bed on 2017 Ford F-250
Question:
I have a 2017 F250 4x4 short bed. From road to top of bed is 59", bed to top of bed 22" and road to bed is 37". I want the Curt 16521 hitch but the height is 17-1/2 to 21-1/2. The Reese PS30857 is 13 to 17. Which will give me 7 inch clearance over top of bed and still have 5th wheel level
asked by: George F
Expert Reply:
The Curt A16 # C16521 is going to give you the highest available hitch setting, though it still is not going to give you a 7 inch clearance over the top of your 2017 Ford F-250's bed. If you need additional clearance to stay level, you would want to consider a king pin replacement; I've added a link to our page with all of our replacement king pins for you to take a look at.
The Curt # C16521 will install into the truck bed of your '17 F-250 with the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # BWRVK2402. The A16 has a slider which is non-binding, a torsion head for easy hook-up, and a color coded system which simplify things to tell you if you are ready to tow, couple or uncouple. Curt is one of the highest-quality manufacturers of hitches and you would also be getting a product that is made right here in America.
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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