Can I Use a Fixed B&W Companion Hitch in a Short Bed F-250 w/ the Factory Prep Package?
Question:
Hey guys, When I pull up the details for the hitch and enter my truck 2019 F-250 6-3/4inch bed puck system / prep package Does it say this because the nose of some 5th wheels campers can sit too close of the back window of the truck when you turn ? or it actually does not fit? The 5th wheel camper I have has a short nose thats also curved shaped so it should not be a issue Thanks
asked by: BB
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help clarify the issue you're encountering. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package item # BWRVK3305 will fit in any of the Ford factory puck systems. This includes the one on your short bed 2019 Ford F-250.
Unless you are using a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder item # RP77FR it is highly recommended to use a sliding hitch for short bed trucks. A rotating pin box moves the pivot point up to the trailer and gives you extra clearance when making tight turns.
If you don't have a rotating pin box and even though your camper nose is curved, I recommend using the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3370. This hitch gives you an extra 12" of travel when backing or making tight turns.
Our websites sorts based on truck bed length when it comes to 5th Wheel Hitches which is why it said yours was not confirmed to fit.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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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
more information >
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