Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty With Ford Factory Prep Package

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So what’s the difference between the Curt set up you’re recommending and the Curt Q24 C16545-16020

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You mentioned wanting a light slider, though I do have to say that all 5th wheel hitches are going to have some heft to them. That said, there are ways to make it more manageable to remove them from the bed, which you can do by removing the head unit first and then the base, though it will still take two people to remove.

Having said that, I will give you a couple options, starting with what is absolutely the best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 2019 Ford F-250 with the factory Ford prep package, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3370.

This Companion is the best 5th wheel hitch in the industry because of its immense jaws, cushioned bushings, and pivoting head, which combine to give you the most comfortable and quiet towing experience possible. The jaws on the Companion are 1 inch thick, and this robust jaw system acts like an adhesive to your king pin. These jaws are the key reason why the Companion minimizes movement and noise more than any other hitch. It does have a removable head, which weighs 75 lbs while the base weighs 192 lbs, so you can take apart the head, or you can remove it from your truck with a hoist and the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches # BWRVXA3130.

The other option I recommend taking a look at is the Curt A20 which is comprised of the Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16540 (103 lbs) and Curt 5th Wheel Round Tube Slider for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package # C16020 (170 lbs). The A20 is a really good hitch because of its solid dual jaw system and because its color-coded lock indicator makes the hitch easy to know if your are coupled or uncoupled. The A20 has a pin on the front so it is easy to remove the head and would be my 2nd choice for your 2019 Ford F-250 behind the B&W Companion # BWRVK3370.

I have added links to video reviews of these parts for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Jon L.

2/21/2020

So what’s the difference between the Curt set up you’re recommending and the Curt Q24 C16545-16020

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Kyle S.

2/21/2020

The difference between the two is the improved jaw system of the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16540 and # C16020 compared to the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch # C16545-16020. The A-series of Curt hitches is the upgraded version of the Q series; think of the Q-series as sort of the previous generation of Curt 5th wheel hitch. The A-series has jaws that are interlocking while the Q-series has jaws that simply clamp together. The interlocking jaw system is a big upgrade that allows for a tighter and more full connection with your trailer's king pin.

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Answer 1

The Curt Q-Series fifth wheel hitches, like the Q-20 #C16530-16020 you were looking at, have been known to have compatibility issues with certain pin boxes that ends up wearing the head out too quickly. Depending on the severity of the grading you…

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Answer 2

As long as your 2016 Ford F-250 came with the factory puck package (or rail kit as it is also known) then the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package #C16530-16020 will fit and work well for you. This 5th wheel hitch…

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Answer 3

If you want the ultimate in convenience that would allow you to negotiate slow speed maneuvering in tight quarters without needing to unlock the slider manually, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part #DM8550024 would be an excellent choice. As you begin…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 7

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 "new…

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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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Answer 9

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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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 the…

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Answer 11

I'm assuming your 2024 F-250 has the 6-3/4' bed. If that is correct, the right tie-downs are in fact the #TLF3008 and #TL77CR. TorkLift has accounted for the bed access steps on the 2024 model and confirmed these will fit your truck.

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Answer 12

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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