2022 Ford F-250 OEM or Aftermarket Puck System for 5th Wheel Towing

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Looking to purchase a 2022 F-250 and the only difference between 2 trucks that I found is that one has the factory puck system and the other doesn't. Is it better to go with this Reese one or the OEM setup and is there really any difference? The aftermarket Reese would be cheaper but I just want to make sure I do this right. Thank you!

asked by: Anna

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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 out on is an in-bed 7-Way socket but that can be added pretty easily if you install a wiring kit like the Bargman # 50-97-410-010.

If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, 18K # DM8550024 or 21K # DM8550038 if you have a short bed truck so you can remain in the comfort of your truck cab when you need to make tight turns (you'll want to use the Lifting Bracket # DM6100 to install and remove the hitch).

Then for a long bed I recommend the B&W Companion, 20K # BWRVK3300 or 25K # BWRVK3305, because it's one of the highest-performing hitches that we have to offer and it's easier to remove than most other 5th wheel hitches because of how easy it is to separate the head and body from each other.

I have attached some review and installation videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit Installed on 2020 F-250
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Ian

3/28/2025

if i install this PUCK system on my 2025 F250 super duty diesel will the Demco 21,000 slider 5th wheel mount into it?

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Jon G.

3/31/2025

@Ian If you can find a way to get the Reese Kit # RP87FR to work then yes, it will work with the 21K Demco # DM8550038 slider. The issue right now is that Reese hasn't come out with an aftermarket puck system for your 2025 F-250. What you can do though, is install above-bed base rails with the parts # BWRVR3210 and # BWRVR2402, and then use the above-bed Demco 21K # DM86QV.

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Answer 1

I can help you figure out if you can fit a toolbox in the bed of your 2017 Ford F-250 with a 5th wheel hitch installed but right off-hand I'm not sure. One of the most popular 5th wheel hitches we have on our site is the B&W Companion which…

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Answer 2

The Reese Elite Under-Bed 5th Wheel Rail and Install Kit #RP87FR and #RP39FR you were looking at for your 2021 Ford F-350 are actually both the exact same kit. The reason for two different kits is one is listed under the 5th wheel hitch section of…

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Answer 3

To know if your 2017 Ford F-350 has an in-bed puck system installed you'll just need to look and see if you have four rounded attachment points (usually covered up when not in use, like in the attached picture). If you don't see these in your…

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Answer 4

We do! What you're looking for is the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP87FR. This is the exact same setup that would have been installed on your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty if it had the OEM…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

I recommend the Demco Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part #DM8550034 with the custom rails part #DM8552011-71 for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed. The Hijacker is designed so you don't have to get out of the truck to…

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Answer 7

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part #DM8550038, is a fairly heavy fifth wheel hitch. Its shipping weight is 321 pounds so take off a little for shipping materials but you're still looking at more than 300 pounds, for sure. Despite its weight the…

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Answer 9

Gooseneck and fifth wheel trailer hitches connect to the frame in some way. However, a gooseneck hitch is connected directly to the frame with just the hitch ball for connection to the trailer. A fifth wheel hitch has brackets that connect to the…

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Answer 11

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