Will B&W Companion fit Short Bed 2017 Ford F-350?

Question:

how do I tell if I have a factory rail kit on my 2017 f350 super duty with 6.75 foot bed

asked by: Tony E

Expert Reply:

There is a B&W Companion that will work for your 2017 Ford F-350, though the # BWRVK3300 is a fixed hitch and you will need the sliding version in order to avoid damage to your F-350's cab when making sharp turns since you have a 6-3/4' bed.

The Companion for your '17 F-350 with the fifth wheel prep package is # BWRVK3370. You have made a wise choice in fifth wheel hitch because the Companion is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available. It features dual jaws which are a full 1" thick to provide complete contact with your king pin so you can have faith that your connection is completely secure.

The Companion is also going to give you a much quieter ride with less rattling than other fifth wheels due to that secure connection, along with the polyurethane bushings it has. It has a pivoting head to make hooking up easier, a cam-action latch to deter binding, and offers three different height settings to ensure you are level with your fifth wheel. With well over 350 reviews from customers who have used it, the Companion has gotten a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.

I've added links to a couple video reviews for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Tony

10/27/2017

how do I tell if I have a factory rail kit on my 2017 f350 super duty with 6.75 foot bed

Kyle S.

10/27/2017

If you have the prep package with your 2017 Ford F-350, there will be a noticeable puck system in the bed of your truck, as shown in the accompanying photo. You can also take a look at the linked video of the installation of this hitch on a 2015 Ford F-250, which will show the puck system. Should you not have this system, you would still be able to install the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W by using install rails # BWGNRK1116-5W, which also doubles as a gooseneck should you ever need it. I've added a link to a review of this underbed kit for you, as well as an install of the rails on a 2017 Ford F-350.