Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing a 10,500 lb GVWR Trailer with a 2017 Ford F-250

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Looking for recommendations for a 5th wheel hitch. 2017 F250 6’10” bed 10500lbs gvwr Also can the hitch be installed on a Bedliner? Thanks,

asked by: Allan M

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Since you have a short bed on your 2017 Ford F-250 it is best to go with a sliding 5th wheel hitch. The sliding feature will help to keep your trailer from contacting the cab on your truck in tight turning situations.

The best option that we have to offer is the Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th wheel hitch. The autosliding feature on this 5th wheel hitch makes tight turns much easier because you don't have to get in and out of your truck to lock and unlock the sliding feature like what you would find on a typical slider. This hitch also has a wraparound, single-piece jaw, 3/4" Thick, solid steel locking bar, and a double-pivot hitch head; all of which helps to give you the best ride possible.

The 18K Hijacker comes in 2 different options; with above bed rails, parts # DM8552031-71 and # DM8550034, and below bed rails, parts # DM8551009 and # DM8550022. The advantage of using the underbed rails is that you have full access to the bed of your F-250 when you are not hauling your trailer.

For a more cost-effective solution I recommend the 16K Reese 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30051. This will install in the bed of your truck using custom base rails # RP50074-58, or the outboard base rails # RP56017-53 which are easier to install. The 16K features a 4-Way pivoting head, and a dual-jaw system which helps to battle chucking and jarring.

Either of these 5th wheel options are great and would work very well for your application. If you have a spray-on bed liner then you will typically not need to remove it, however if it is too thick or not a spray-on liner then you will need to cut around the rails for the 5th wheel hitch or rails to properly install.

If you do not already have a 7-Way installed in the bed of your truck I recommend installing the Bargman # 50-97-410-010 which will help make connecting and disconnecting the wiring on your 5th wheel much easier.

I have also attached some videos that you can check out for a reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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Answer 8

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 11

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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Answer 12

Thanks for reaching out, Bill! I definitely see your concerns about the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect #TL89CR for your 2022 Ford F-350, but I hopefully I'll be able to put your mind at ease even though we don't…

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