Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For Short Bed 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Question:
will I need a slider style hitch towing with a f250 crew cab with 89.1 box length with factory puck system
asked by: Leo W
Expert Reply:
What I think you are asking is, will you need a slide type hitch for the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the short bed, 6-3/4' length that has the OEM Prep Package (puck system) when towing a 5th wheel RV. The short answer is no you do not have to use a slide type hitch. But you do need to have something in play that prevents contact between the cab of tow vehicle and the nose of the 5th wheel when in a turn.
This clearance distance is not an issue with typical 5th wheel RV's and tow vehicles with an 8 foot bed using a "fixed" hitch. When you have a shorter bed however, this can be an issue and often is. Two options, use a slide-type hitch or a rotating pin box on the 5the wheel RV. I have a help article linked below on the sidewinder pin box.
For your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the short bed and OEM Prep Package (puck system) I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3370. The 1" thick jaw on the Companion is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
If you prefer a fixed position hitch and go with a rotating pin box, the # BWRVK3305 is the same B&W Companion hitch without the slide feature.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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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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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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