Recommended Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Hitch Options for a 1992 Ford F-350

Question:

What kind of hitch would be Best for my 92 f350 xlt to truck bed 33in. Pin box50in ,60 1/2in to trailer an 56 1/2 in to top of bed.what hitch should I use, an is gooseneck, better the fifth well hitch?

asked by: Phillip S

Expert Reply:

Going with a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch will be up to you in the end, but I will get some pros and cons listed out for you so you can make an informed decision on the matter. To start with, lets look at the fifth wheel option.

The Reese Above Bed Rails # RP30035 will allow the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 to sit securely in the bed of your 1995 Ford F-350.

The Upsides:
-A fifth wheel like this is it is rated to tow a trailer weighing up to 16,000 pounds which will definitely cover the weight of your trailer.
-Coupling the hitch with the trailer is pretty straight forward, or I guess rearward depending on how you look at it.
-This will also require no other parts to get you towing.

The Downsides:
-The # RP30047 is pretty heavy at 108 pounds. Removing it from the bed when not is use can be done with just one person, but it's not the easiest thig in the world to do.
-The rails will also be permanently installed so things stored in the bed will not sit completely flat.

The Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60723 will be the gooseneck I suggest going with.
The Upsides:
-This is rated up to 30,000 pounds.
-The ball stores in the hitch, keeping the bed completely flat and unobstructed.
The Downsides:
-The pin box on the trailer will either need to be altered with an add on like the Convert-A-Ball # CAB-C5G, or changed to something like the Reese Goose Box # RP85FR. The # RP85FR is specific to the Lippert 1621 pin box so your pin box number will need to be verified before making a final decision.
-This can be a little more difficult to get everything coupled.

Personally, I don't mind the rails being in the bed so I would go the fifth wheel route. Not only will this be a less expensive option, it will not require alteration to the trailer. That being said, if you decide to go with the Reese Goose Box, let me know and I can assist with figuring out which pin box number you have on your trailer.