Could Fixed Companion Hitch for Ford Rail Kit Work in Short Bed 2018 Ford F-350
Question:
The same camper has worked fine in a standard bed chevy. 6 1/2 bed. Will this new hitch be ok in the same size ford bed . I didnt want to get the slider if I didnt need it. Thanks
asked by: Stuart F
Expert Reply:
If your trailer was towed with a short bed truck previously and a slider hitch wasn't needed then for your 2018 Ford F-350 with the same bed length of 6-3/4 feet the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3300 would fit and would work well.
Normally slider hitches are needed with short bed trucks like the Companion slider part # BWRVK3370 which fits your truck too, but if the trailer has a tapered nose a fixed hitch can work as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
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