Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2017 Ford F-350

Question:

Are you going to handle the blue ox 5th wheel hitch?

asked by: Lee

Expert Reply:

We do carry fifth wheel hitches that fit your 2017 Ford F-350 even though none of them are from Blue Ox.

If your F-350 is a long bed I recommend the B&W Companion, part # BWRVK3300. It fits directly into the factory puck system on your truck if that's what you have. B&W is one of the highest regarded fifth wheel hitch manufacturers because of the superior 1 inch dual jaw design. It's also completely made in the US.

On other hand if you have a short bed truck you need a sliding hitch. Instead of the B&W I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550038. Most sliding hitches requrie you to get out of your truck to make sharp turns where the Autoslide doesn't. It slides the pivot point up to 14 inches to prevent your trailer from connecting with your new truck's cab.

If your truck doesn't have the factory puck system let me know the bed length and if it's 2 or 4-wheel drive and I'll recommend a bracket kit for you.

expert reply by: Charles S