Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2016 Ford F-350 w/ OEM Prep Package
Question:
I have a 2016 Ford F-350 with the oem puck system and a 6-9 bed.. will this hitch be compatible with that arrangement? I am wanting to pull a 1997 24’ wilderness fifth wheel? Thanks
asked by: Brian T
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes and no. The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16545-16017 will definitely fit in the puck system of your 2016 Ford F-350. The reason I said no was because of the shorter 6' 9" bed your truck has. It is typically recommended for shorter bed trucks to either use a rotating pin box or a slider hitch.
The Curt sliders require an adapter to work with the OEM puck system. Not only is this another part to purchase but it raises your 5th wheel hitch up a couple of inches. Instead, I recommend using the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider item # BWRVK3370. The base of this hitch will drop directly down into your pucks. The Companion has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 11" of travel for making tight turns.
I have linked a couple of installation videos below.
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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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Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6000 lbs Vertical Load
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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