Hitch Solution for Better Turning Clearance with Short Bed 2016 Ford F-350 with OEM Rail Kit
Question:
I have a Reese Elite RE 18k hitch on my 2016 Ford F250 Super Duty. I have already damaged my cab twice. Im trying to convert to a sliding hitch without spending a lot. Will my hitch work if I attach it to this item
asked by: Joshua
Expert Reply:
There isn't a slider base replacement solution for your hitch as Reese does not offer a way to convert the hitch you have to a slider. There really isn't a low cost solution but since you are going to have to replace the hitch with a slider hitch the best option is the B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3370 which is made in the USA and has the reputation for being the best hitch you can get. This hitch is extremely well made and easy to use and since it holds the king pin very tightly it provides the smoothest ride quality as well. This is also a bit less expensive than the slider Elite Reese hitch # RP30144 that also is a fit for your truck.
If you prefer not every having to get out and operate a slider mechanism we have an automatic sliding hitch with the Demco Hijacker # DM8550024.
Another really great solution that is more of a longshot that allows you to keep your current hitch is to swap out the pin box on your trailer with a Sidewinder which is designed for giving short bed trucks better turning clearance without needing a slider hitch. For that I'll need to know specifically what model pin box you have. That info will be listed on the pin box itself. If you have the very popular Lippert 1621 you could use the part # RP34FR and you'd have the least expensive and arguable best option out there. Let me know what you find on your pin box if you want to go this route if you have something different and I'll see if there's a Sidewinder solution! I attached an install video for a Sidewinder 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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 10" Travel
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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