Best Hitch with Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Capabilities on a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Short Bed

Question:

Looking for 5th wheel receiver for 2011 F-250 super duty crew 4x4 short bed standard height. Want to have the option of gooseneck towing while also being able to remove as much as possible to use the bed of the truck as a regular pickup. 5th wheel is approx. 13,000 lbs

asked by: Billy M

Expert Reply:

We have the perfect combination for you to get your 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Short Bed set up with a 5th wheel and gooseneck system.

It's the B and W Custom Underbed Kit, part # BWGNRK1111-5W, and the B and W Fifth Wheel Hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W. This system together will give you the option to tow a 5th wheel or a gooseneck.

The Underbed Kit is a gooseneck hitch custom designed for your vehicle and features a single hole drilled into your bed. That means when your 5th wheel is unattached, your truck bed will be completely empty for normal use. It has a little bit of drilling involved, but no welding or messing with your frame. I've linked to a video installation of this gooseneck hitch on a 2011 F-350.

Because you have the short bed, you need an offset hitch ball when gooseneck towing. I recommend the 4" Offset Ball, part # BWGNXA4085, as this is designed to be used with the B and W gooseneck hitch. You probably won't be able to make a full 90 degree turn, but it will help with clearance. It has a 20,000 pound towing capacity and 5000 pound vertical load limit. I've linked to a video review of this hitch ball.

The 5th wheel hitch I mentioned earlier, part # BWRVK3400-5W, is a sliding hitch that will give you 12" of additional clearance on your short bed and dual jaws for better king-pin contact. It attaches to the under bed gooseneck system mentioned above. It has three height settings and has a gross towing weight of 20,000 pounds with a 5000 pound vertical load limit. I've linked to a video review of this hitch as well.