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Old 09-20-2016, 09:44 AM   #1
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Moving up to a 5th wheel.

Just ordered a 2017 F350 4x4 diesel with all the new camera goodies (360 camera, rear trailer camera, etc.) and the 5th wheel prep package. Now rated 20,600 5th wheel tow rating for SRW (wow I know right!). Selling the 29hfs and moving up to a big 5th wheel. Looking through the Spartan, XLR, Cyclone and haven't decided yet (thoughts?). But want to find out recommendations on the right 5th wheel hitch. REESE is sold buy Ford to go with their prep package, or are there better recommendations? OK, let me have it, what is the best out there, don't want to leave any hitch choices unexplored?
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If your prep package includes a gooseneck receiver then I would suggest looking at the B&W Companion hitch. The hitch mounts into the gooseneck receiver thereby eliminating the need for bed-mounted rails.
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Old 09-20-2016, 10:06 AM   #3
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Moving up to a 5th wheel.

B&W makes a hitch that fits the Ford puck system. It's American made and a great hitch and favored by many.
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Old 09-20-2016, 10:37 AM   #4
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Bed length? Sure you don't need a slider?
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Old 09-20-2016, 10:57 AM   #5
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Congrats on the new truck. I've been reading where Ford's 2017 SD capacities are higher due to the aluminum body and beefing up the frame. Check the GVWR and cargo capacity on the yellow sticker located in the driver's side door frame. I'm sure those numbers are higher too, but will still probably be ones that are exceeded first.
The caps on the newer 5'ers are usually contoured and may eliminate the need for a slider hitch. I'm not sure about the ones you mentioned, but I have Crusader 5'er and a 6.5' bed without a slider hitch. I can come close to 90 degrees.
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Old 09-20-2016, 11:07 AM   #6
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B&W, hands down one of the best hitches on the market. They make one for the pucks on a Ford. You can't beat it with a stick (unless you go for an air hitch).
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Old 09-20-2016, 11:19 AM   #7
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For a big fiver you would probably wind up happier with a dually. SRW trucks are still limited by tire, rear axle ratings and you could end up overloaded with a big fiver.
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Old 09-20-2016, 11:35 AM   #8
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For a big fiver you would probably wind up happier with a dually. SRW trucks are still limited by tire, rear axle ratings and you could end up overloaded with a big fiver.


I agree with ^^^.



In addition, the last time I checked, Reese was the only option for a slider that fit the Ford (Reese) pucs. For non-slider, as others have said, there are more options.
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Old 09-20-2016, 12:18 PM   #9
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I agree with ^^^.



In addition, the last time I checked, Reese was the only option for a slider that fit the Ford (Reese) pucs. For non-slider, as others have said, there are more options.
I also agree but it looks like the OP already ordered the truck.
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Old 09-20-2016, 12:27 PM   #10
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If you went with a Reese R-31056 you can use any conventional hitch. When I moved my hitch into my new F350 that is the route I went. That said if you are buying new go with one that will fit the puc system.
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Old 09-20-2016, 12:58 PM   #11
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Curtis 24k works great. Fits in my Ford F350 factory puck system.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:01 PM   #12
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Normally yes, but the 2017 really upped axles and tires and give you a true SAE 20,600. No DRW needed, moved up from 15,100 to 20,600 with major upgrades. DRW went to 31,700!!!! All the new 5th wheels I am looking at say no slider needed up to 90 degrees, is that enough? GVWR is 11,500.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:02 PM   #13
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Congrats, great truck, great looking truck. Ford has the best setup for towing.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:10 PM   #14
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I have the 18K Reese non-slider in my long bed F-250 and I've got about 90,000 miles on it without a hitch. (Pun intended.)
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:20 PM   #15
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For a short bed I wouldn't have any other hitch than a Pullrite Super Slide which provides automatic sliding.
For an 8' box I like the Pullrite standard.
Both are available in a model that utilizes the Ford factory mount.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:47 PM   #16
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B&W make the finest 5th wheel packages on the market today. They have one specially built to match the Ford pucks.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:50 PM   #17
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Normally yes, but the 2017 really upped axles and tires and give you a true SAE 20,600. No DRW needed, moved up from 15,100 to 20,600 with major upgrades. DRW went to 31,700!!!! All the new 5th wheels I am looking at say no slider needed up to 90 degrees, is that enough? GVWR is 11,500.
I guess it's different for different folks. Going by the road I live on, it is narrow and even though I installed a 32' culvert for my RV driveway I still have to make a pretty sharp cut.....although 90 degrees isn't necessary. When I brought the new 5'er home I tested it just to see and got close to 90 degrees.
The tow capacities for the new F-350 are great, but it's usually the hitch weight that will get you. You gave a GVWR of 11,500, which is pretty good. The yellow sticker I mentioned will state your particular truck's max cargo carrying capacity or better known as payload......but actually weighing the truck unloaded at a cat scale and subtracting that from 11,500 is the only way to know for sure what your payload capacity is. Of course any cargo and people loaded in the truck will have to be subtracted as well as the weight of the hitch itself. The hitch weight of your loaded trailer will need to fall under whatever is left over.
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Old 09-20-2016, 02:27 PM   #18
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Congratulations! I love my B&W hitch, with manual slider.
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Old 09-20-2016, 03:08 PM   #19
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B&W is what we use. have a 2014 ram 3500 dully long box with the puck system. love the advantage of removing easily and having the whole box to use.
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Old 09-20-2016, 03:49 PM   #20
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I have a Demco Highjacker auto slide that works great.
Easier to hook and unhook than the pullrite.

Fits the ford factory prep, drops right in.

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