Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch Setup for a 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Question:

My vehicle 2017 f-250 6.2 xlt 4x4 crew cab 6-3 / 4 box lengths with options towing and fith wheel adapter reese.The harness is a pull rite slide automatic, the pin box demco glide ride 5th wheel lippert 1621. I want to install an Andersen hitches 3200 ultimate 5th wheel attachment for its light weight.The 5th wheel is an OUTBACK fl 286 2016. I want to keep the demco pin box and reese adapter, is this possible. Thank you

asked by: Michel

Expert Reply:

I do have a setup for your 2017 Ford F-250 and 2016 Keystone Outback 286FRL that will be easy to remove. However, the Andersen Ultimate should not be used due to the short bed on your truck and the potential for contact between the cab of your vehicle and loft of your trailer. Therefore, I recommend taking a look at the Reese m5 # RP30921 since you have the factory prep package. You will need to change out your pin box for one that rotates so you again do not run into any contact between the cab of your vehicle and loft of your trailer. For this, I recommend the Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret part # RP34FR with the Sidewinder Wedge # RP44FR. This option does not require you to get out of the truck to make a sharp turn and no additional adapters are needed.

I know you said you did not want to change out your pin box but I don't have any other options for save for a sliding hitch which most require you to get out of the truck to make a sharp turn.

expert reply by: Conner L