Recommended Underbed Gooseneck Hitch and 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-250  

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There is an underbed gooseneck hitch which will allow you to mount a fifth wheel in your 2017 Ford F-250, though the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP30138-26 is not a fit.

Instead I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1116. Not only will this gooseneck hitch give you a towing capacity of 30,000 lbs, it will allow you to mount the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W for a sliding hitch or # BWRVK3500-5W for the fixed hitch version.

The Companion is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available. With more than 400 reviews from our customers who have purchased it, this hitch has gotten a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.

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. I've added a picture of the jaws so you can see for yourself how impressive they are. 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.

This hitch also 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 and has a towing capacity of 20,000 lbs. I've added links to video reviews of the Companion and the gooseneck hitches for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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