Recommended 5TH Wheel Hitch For a 2023 Ford F-250 Short Bed With Factory Prep/Puck Bed System
Question:
What 5th wheel hitch do you recommend for a 2023 Ford F-250 with the factory puck system? It is a crew cab with a short bed.
asked by: William M
Expert Reply:
I recommend either the 18K # DM8550024 or 21K # DM8550038 Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for your 2023 Ford F-250. Both these hitches will fit the factory in bed mounts on your truck and will travel 14" fore and aft as you make turns. This autoslide feature will help reduce the chances of you hitting your cab on your 5th wheel during tight turns and eliminates the need to reposition a traditional slider hitch for maneuvering your trailer.
The hitch includes a capture plate which fits standard pin boxes between 12" and 14" wide. If you have a cushioning or other size pin box please let me know what you have and I can help you find the correct capture plate for your pin box.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
more information >
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