Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 Long Bed without Factory Rail Kit
Question:
I do like this set up but combine they weigh around 350 lbs. The Curt with the frame kit, top rails and hitch weigh about 160 lbs (less $$), that 200 lbs less would be nice. Is the ride difference that make better with the B & W than the Curt?
asked by: BRAD
Helpful Expert Reply:
I wish we had something I could guarantee would integrate into the display you have on your truck but nothing we offer uses a standard style auxiliary cable.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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Jameson C.
1/10/2018
For your 2017 Ford F-250 with an 8 foot bed I'd recommend the B and W Hitch part # BWRVK3500 as this is considered by many to be the nicest and most reliable fifth wheel hitch on the market. It's also very quiet on the road as well. To install in the bed of your truck will only require the rail install kit part # BWGNRK1116-5W and you'd be set. This also has more than enough capacity as well. After having handled about every option available this is definitely my favorite one to work on and with. I have included links to these and also to an installation video and the instructions.