Best 5TH Wheel Trailer Hitch For a Short Bed 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Without Factory Hitch Prep
Question:
What is the best 5th wheel for my Ford F-350 short bed. It did not come with the in bed hitch.
asked by: Jorge
Expert Reply:
I feel the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550037 is going to be the best option for any short bed truck like your 2024 Ford F-350. This hitch will automatically move back up to 14" as you turn to ensure you have enough cab clearance and do not have to manually move the hitch multiple times. The hitch will mount using the Demco Underbed Mouning System # DM32GV so you will not have above bed rails which interfere with sliding things in and out of your bed.
Should you ever need to tow a gooseneck trailer they have the Hitch # DM5988 which will use the same mounting points so you can easily switch whenever you need.
The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 41157 will allow you to install a 7-way in your bed. This will protect your wiring from damage or damage to the bumper mount connector.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Demco UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for UMS Series Base Rails - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Centered
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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