Is There an Underbed 5th Wheel Hitch Option for a 2019 Ford F-150 Short Bed

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I purchased a 2019 F-150 SuperCrew with 5.5 foot bed. The Ford puck system is only available on the Super Duty vehicles F-250 and F-350. My question is, if I can buy the proper under-bed supports to attach to the frame, can I use the same puck system with this hitch? One of my concerns is whether the bed floor channels are the same on an F-150 as on the Super Duty trucks, and if not then would the Companion Slider for Ford Pucks ride correctly on the bed?

asked by: Dave V

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I do have options for you but there would be to no way to use a Ford OEM 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package part # BWRVK3370 on your 2019 Ford F-150 because they do not offer the correct underbed mounting system for your truck. This hitch would also not provide the needed turning clearance nor would any manual slider.

The best option I have for you is to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550040 with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552028-71. The Demco Hijacker is an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch which means you do not have to enter and exit the truck each time you need to make a sharp turn. Unfortunately, this system uses above bed mounts but you cannot use an undermount system on your F-150 as they do not make a system compatible with the needed rotating pin box.

In order to complete your setup you may also need an in-bed trailer wiring harness, the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness part # 41157.

expert reply by: Conner L

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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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Answer 2

Hello Panama. It sounds like you have the Extang Trifecta Signature 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover - Folding, but they have 2 different styles for your 2019 Ford F-150 5.7' bed. For Canvas #EX67VJ For Vinyl #EX92475-20 If you are unsure of which cover…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

If you are considering Timbrens like the #TDR1500DQ and the SumoSprings like the #SSR-307-47 for your 2022 Ram 1500 4x4, I recommend the SumoSprings #SSR-307-47. The SumoSprings will offer the same quality as the Timbrens in terms of suspension…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Randal, so it looks like the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWGNRK1313-5W that your neighbor had on his 2013 Dodge isn't going to also work with your 2018 Ram 3500. You'd instead need to…

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Answer 7

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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Answer 8

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 has a weight of 273 lbs. I've added a couple links to video reviews of this hitch for you to take a look at.

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