Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitches for 2018 and 2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 Trucks

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Kyle , See below for the info the dealer sent me this morning. We are probably looking at 16k for capacity . - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2019 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2019 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit*

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Hello,

When you say doing a fleet of vehicles with the fifth wheel prep package are you referring to simply adding fifth wheel hitches to these trucks that have the prep package? If so I would only need to know the bed size (in order to know if you need sliding hitches or not) and what capacity (16K, 20K, 24K) you are looking for.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Jordan M.

8/31/2018

Kyle , See below for the info the dealer sent me this morning. We are probably looking at 16k for capacity . - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 6 ¾ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-250 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 8th bed *bed liner* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2018 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8th bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2019 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit* - 2019 F-350 Crew Cab DRW 8ft bed *bed liner and 5th wheel prep kit*

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Kyle S.

8/31/2018

Thanks for that info and we can set you up with everything you need; the only thing to keep in mind is that on the trucks that do NOT have the fifth wheel prep kit you will need to trim away the bed liner in order to install the rails (assuming it is the plastic drop-in liner). The rails do need to have metal-to-metal contact because the bed liner would eventually start to disintegrate under the weight of the hitch and rails. I recommend going with the same hitch in all of your trucks and a great option with a 16,000 lb capacity is the Curt A16 because it has a particularly nice combination of quality and ease-of-use. The quality comes from its 2-jaw system for total contact with a fifth wheel trailer's king pin. This is important because unlike some fifth wheels that have a single jaw and slide bar it ensures the amount of noise is minimized and helps to stabilize the hitch when towing. The A16 also has a head unit which is fully articulating, meaning it can pivot in a 360 degree manner instead of just side-to-side or front-to-back which is also part of what helps reduce the amount of noise the hitch makes. In terms or ease-of-use, the A16's 3-point indicator system signals if the hitch is ready to couple (yell0w), tow (green), or uncouple (red). The articulating head is another aspect that makes it easy to use because coupling is made simpler due to the fact the head can move in any direction. Since the Ford F-250 and F-350's you referenced have different bed lengths, and some need frame brackets and rails installed there are a number of different part numbers you will need, which I'll detail for you. - 2018 F-250 with 6-3/4 foot bed: Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider # C16521 and B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # BWRVK2402. - 2018 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4 foot bed and fifth wheel prep package: # C16520-16020 - 2018 Ford F-250 AND F-350 with 8 foot bed: Curt A16 # C16120 and Installation Kit # BWRVK2402 - 2018 Ford F-250 AND 2018/2019 Ford F-350 with 8 foot bed and fifth wheel prep package: # C16520-16017

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Answer 1

The factory rail/prep kit for the 2019 Ford F-250 refers to an integrated puck system in the bed that allows certain 5th wheel hitches or gooseneck balls to mount directly to them, eliminating the need for standard above-bed base rails like what are…

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package #BWRVK3300 is a fit for long-bed F-250s but not for your short bed. Your 6-3/4-foot bed will require a sliding 5th wheel hitch that will provide the additional turning…

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Answer 3

The best fifth wheel hitch for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty is easily the B&W Companion because of its immense jaws and cushioned bushings which combine to give you the most comfortable and quiet towing experience possible. You did not say if…

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Answer 4

Although "best" can be a relative term, we have 2 sliding 5th wheel hitches that rise to the top. Both of these fit directly to the OEM pucks in your 2019 Ford F-250 so that when/if you remove them you will have a clean truck bed. The most…

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Answer 5

Your 2019 Ford F-250 with a short bed is going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch to ensure your trailer does not come into contact with your truck's cab and damaging it. The good news is there is one great option for a fifth wheel hitch that is…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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