Tow Capacity for a 2014 Ford F-350 with Gas Engine and Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation

Updated 11/26/2015 | Published 11/25/2015

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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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$1599.00

Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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$599.00

Question:

First of all, thank you for this site. There is certainly a lot of conflicting information online and from dealers, I believe I can trust your input. Second of all, I am one of your dealers and sell boats and have an autobody store. Name is Toms Auto and Marine. I have absolutely no experience with 5th wheel campers. I own a 2014 F350 Platinum Super Crew with 11,300 GVRW package. Motor is 6.2 liter gas. Single rear wheels with 11,000 miles and 610inch truck bed. I would like to know if it will pull a 2013 Keystone Alpine 5th wheel 3495 FL. Dry weight of the trailer is 12,575 which will be the case most of the time. Pin weight is 2295, with a load capacity of 2900 lbs. Towing would be to and from a campground with full hook ups, so no water would be on board and very little extra weight if any. If this truck would work, what 5th wheel hitch set up would work? I would like to have it removable so I can use the full area of the bed. I understand I need a slider hitch. Thank you for your information.

asked by: Tom B

Expert Reply:

I looked up your vehicle and was able to come up with two different 5th wheel trailer towing capacities you could have. If you have a 3.73 gear rear end you would have the capacity for a 12,200 lb trailer. If you have the 4.10 gear rear end you would have the capacity for a 15,600 lb trailer.

You will be able to determine the gear ratio of the rear end by checking the VIN number plate in the door.

For a fifth wheel trailer setup that will work well for you and will give you total bed access when not in use I would recommend the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3400-5W and then the rail kit part # BWGNRK1111-5W. The hitch is a slider so which will allow you to make tight turns without cab interference.

expert reply by: Jameson C