Recommended Easy Operating 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ford F-350 with 8 Foot Bed

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I have a Husky EZ Slider 16K hitch that I originally purchased for my 6.5 foot bed F150 and a smaller 5th wheel. When we upgraded the 5th wheel, we also upgraded the tow vehicle to a 2016 F350 diesel dually and put the hitch into it with new rails. The problem is that the hitch handle is too hard to pull out by my wife. it has a really strong spring, and it eliminates her going out on here own with her girl friends. I have checked other Husky hitches on RV showrooms and that are all equally stiff, so mine is not an oddity. I have to go ahead to setup and disconnect and then come back later. Since the new truck has a 8 foot box, I dont need the slider function.. I am thinking of selling the hitch and purchasing a used static hitch that is easier to open so she can go on here own. Question: Are the rails on 5th wheel hitches based on a specific standard? Will other hitches fit into the rails installed in my new truck without modifications. Are there hitches that are easier to disconnect. I am thinking of moving up in hitch weight capacity just in case I want to purchase a heavier trailer in the future.. would that affect the rails as well? thanks for any advice you could provide

asked by: Scott T

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It sounds like you have industry standard base rails in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-350 so most hitches on the market will fit without any issues.

For a smooth-acting hitch I recommend the 18K B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255. This has a cam-action handle that is easy to connect and release even in binding situations where your truck and trailer parking spot may not be 100% level.

This has a higher rating than your 16K Husky slider so you can get a larger trailer but in all honesty a 2K difference in weight capacity won't greatly change the size of trailer you can tow. If you'd like something that has a huge increase in weight rating check out the Curt PowerRide # C22ER which has a 30K weight rating. The jaw action for this won't be quite as easy to operate as the Patriot but the high weight rating means you'll be able to get through a few truck and trailer upgrades before this thing will run out of capacity.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

We do have a 30k fifth wheel hitch from Curt with the Curt PowerRide part #C22ER for a fixed hitch that fits standard above bed mounted rails. This hitch has an excellent jaw design that's very quiet, a cushioned head, and also a head plate…

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Answer 2

Manufacturers have found that the pivoting can lead to issues with certain pin boxes (Rota-Flex) and can actually cause an opposite effect hurting your ride quality. The Curt PowerRide #C48BR has a bit of give to it to help with coupling and ride…

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Answer 3

The Ram/MoPar branded 5th wheel hitches are rebranded Curt manufactured 5th wheel hitches. The Curt A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #C66HR has a shipping weight of 130 lb.

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Answer 4

There is a way to mount the 30k capacity PowerRide to your 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 with the puck system, but you are right that it doesn't mount directly to the pucks, so you will need an adapter for your truck; what you can use are the following: -…

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Answer 5

The hands down winner is the B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3300 which fits directly to the rail kit of your 2016 Ford F-350. Many regard this as the nicest fifth wheel hitch on the market due to how well it works and how reliable it is. If you…

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Answer 6

You should be fine towing with your Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000lbs Item #C22ER but you'll want to check the weight capacity rating of the rails you're using as there are currently no rails rated for 30,000lbs.…

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The only difference between the Curt A25 #C16180 and Curt Q25 #C16265 is the head. The Curt A25 features a stronger head unit with better materials that's going to hold up better over time. The jaws have also been upgraded to provide a more…

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Congrats on the new vehicle purchase! The main differences between the A25 #C16180 and Q25 #C16265 are that the A25 has a fully articulating torsion head and a 2-jaw system that overlaps while the Q25 had a spherical axial bearing for 360 degree head…

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Answer 9

As long as your Pullrite rail kit provides you with industry standard base rails to mount a 5th wheel hitch, the Curt A25 #C16180 will fit, since it's designed to fit in industry standard base rails. I've attached a photo of the dimensions…

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Answer 10

The hitch jaws that grip the 5th wheel's king pin and the suspension system (for the lack of a better term) for the hitch head are the main differences between the A25 and the Q25. The A25 like the #C16180 uses an interlocking jaw system that…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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