Can Stationary B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with Short Bed 2018 Ford F-250 Puck System
Question:
Can I use this fifth wheel hitch on my 2018 F250 short bed 6-3/4. Looking for something somewhat easy to remove. Trying to avoid going with the slider and have heard mixed reviews on the Andersen Ultimate. Towing a 2018 XLR Nitro 36T15.
asked by: Kris F
Expert Reply:
You can use the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3305 to tow with your short bed 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty, yes. Just be mindful that stationary hitches like this one will limit the amount of turning clearance you have so you may not be able to make a full 90-degree turn like you would be able to with a sliding hitch.
We do have a clearance formula so you can figure out if you can make a 90-degree turn prior to purchasing the hitch:
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab (Center of hitch jaw is right in the middle of the puck system)
B = Length of offset (0 for this setup)
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)
You need at least 4" of clearance to be able to make a 90 degree turn.
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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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