Will the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Fit a 2008 Ford F-350

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will the universal kit install into a 08 F350 SB?

asked by: Gord

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Yes, if you look at the instructions I have linked and go to page 11, those are the instructions specific to the 2009 Ford F-350. So the Curt universal 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit will fit your 2008 Ford F-350 short bed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit, #C16116 will fit a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 but with a 6-1/2 foot bed you will have cab clearance issues unless your 5th wheel is a narrow nose design or has a rotating…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit part #C16116 will fit your 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty and will work well for you. Unfortunately, there are no true custom install kits available for this vehicle…

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Answer 3

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

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 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 9

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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