Recommended 5TH Wheel Hitch For a 2021 Ford F-450 With Factory Puck/Prep Hitch System
Question:
Good morning and Merry Christmas. WE have a 2021 F450. We pull a 2022 Vanleigh Beacon 34RLB at 18,000 lbs gross. Our truck came with the Ford OEM fifth wheel hitch 32,000 GTW. I believe its built by Reese. It does not have the features of their Item # RP68FR. Our current hitch has a tab in the front of the hitch that the hitch pin pushes against to allow the hitch to be secured with the hitch safety pin. This system is problematic as the tab will bend down and not contact the hitch pin correctly. I have to climb in the bed and bend it back up for proper locking. I am thinking I will replace the hitch with a new one and I am looking to see if you have a recommendation. I kind of like the BandW product BWRVK3305. If Curt or the newer Reese is better for some reason, I would listen. Thanks.
asked by: Rob V
Expert Reply:
I recommend going with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3305 on your 2021 Ford F-450. This hitch has the quality of being made in the USA unlike both the Curt # C48BR and Reese # RP68FR. I've never been a fan of Reese as they like to come out with a new hitch and completely discontinue any parts for the old hitch forcing you to have to get a new 5th wheel. B&W also has a great warranty department who prefer to work directly with their warranty claims to determine what went wrong and help to ensure you do not have the issues again.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 32,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 32000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 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
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