Do I Need a Sliding Hitch for a 2024 Ford F-250 w/ the Factory Prep Package?
Question:
Do I need a sliding 5th wheel hitch for a short bed 2024 Ford F-250 if it has the prep package?
asked by: Bill M
Expert Reply:
Yes, you do! The prep package positions the hitch in the same place in the bed of your truck that a set of 5th wheel rails would. The pucks are mounted in your bed for convenience when mounting a 5th wheel hitch more than they are for clearance. Since your 2024 Ford F-250 has the shorter 6-3/4' bed, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider item # BWRVK3370.
The Companion Slider item # BWRVK3370 has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 12" of travel for making tight turns and backing. The Companion's 1" thick dual jaws will give you a 360-degree jaw to kingpin contact. This system minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a 5th wheel trailer.
I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get this hitch set up and see it's features demonstrated.
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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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