Underbed Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-250
Question:
I would like to know the exact parts that I need to install the 5th wheel hitch Elite series on my 2018 F250, the truck already came with 2 brackets under the beds that coincide with 4 marked holes on the top of the bed where the hitch can be set: can I put the puck adapters directly to those brackets Thanks,
asked by: Jose M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Reese does not offer an Elite rail kit for the versions of your 2018 Ford F-250 that does not have the factory rail kit. Only way to get the Reese/Ford underbed rails would be through a Ford dealer.
Otherwise for a great underbed solution the B and W Turnoverball rail kit part # BWGNRK1116 with the Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3500 would be a great solution that rivals the Reese Elite setups. Many prefer the Companion over it as well.
If instead you have a short bed truck you'll need a slider hitch so that you have enough turning clearance. For that you'd need the part # BWRVK3400 instead.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion Slider 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
- Adjustable 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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