How to Determine Fitment of 5th Wheel Hitch and Toolbox in 6-3/4 Bed of 2017 Ford F-250

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Hello, Am I able to fit a tool box and a regular fifth wheel in a 2017 f250 lariat bed? It has the normal 6.75 foot long bed.

asked by: Shae C

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I can help you figure out if you can fit a toolbox in the bed of your 2017 Ford F-250 with a 5th wheel hitch installed but right off-hand I'm not sure.

One of the most popular 5th wheel hitches we have on our site is the B&W Companion which is due to the 1" thick locking jaws, cam-action latching handle for ease of use, and the fact that it is made in the USA. I'll go ahead and use measurements for this setup although it can vary if you already have a 5th wheel hitch.

If you have the OEM puck system, which is the same as the Reese # RP87FR, installed on your F-250 then you will be using the Companion # BWRVK3370 which sits 8-11/32" out from the pucks closest to your cab. If you don't have the OEM pucks on your Super Duty then I recommend installing the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1116 and using the Companion # BWRVK3400. Going this route will put the head of the Companion 60-1/2" from the rear of your truck bed.

You can use these measurements to determine if a standard toolbox with a width of 19-3/4", like part # UWS06205, will fit or if you can possibly use a narrower toolbox like the part # UWS07044 which measures 12" wide. If a standard toolbox isn't compatible (especially with the 5" - 6" clearance required on top of the rails - see attached photo) we also have the UWS Truck Bed Toolbox # UWS01042 designed specifically for 5th wheel towing.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The B&amp;W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit part #BWGNRK1116 is a great option for an under bed kit for the 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed and will work well with the Andersen Ultimate…

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Answer 2

The answer to your question will depend on the nature of the front of the 5th wheel you purchase. It looks like your Coachmen Chaparral has the rounded nose, so you might get by without a slider on flat ground but given the consequences of what…

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Answer 3

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 is compatible with the TrailAir pin box you have when you use the Rota-Flex lockout kit. This unfortunately removes the extremely nice cushioning…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 9

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from…

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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

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…

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