5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendations for a 2015 Ford F-250 Short Bed

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Looking at videos and specs for the Anderson Ultimate Connection 5th wheel hitch I find it very intriguing given its capacities and low cost. I have 2015 Ford F250 Crew Cab with 6 3/4 bed. My 5th wheel is a 2016 Forest River Wildcat 29 RLX. Just purchased the F250 which does not have a OEM 5th wheel prep kit. If I choose to go with the Anderson it appears I have an option of either installing a goose neck kit or a rail kit. Which would be the better way to go. I do like how clean a goose neck system leaves the truck bed. Also, a complete list of everything I will need to do the installation of both systems. Best regards

asked by: John C

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Since your 2015 Ford F-250 has the short bed I strongly recommend using a 5th wheel installation kit and hitch and not using an adapter in a gooseneck hitch. The reason is that will the short bed truck you will want as much clearance as you can get when turning so that the trailer and truck do not collide. Adapters do not offer much additional clearance.

Since you like the clean look of the gooseneck I have an excellent solution for you. I recommend the B&W system using installation kit and gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1111-5W with the Companion hitch # BWRVK3400-5W. This is the slider version of the Companion that offers 12 inches of travel for more clearance. I have linked some videos for these parts for you.

Another option is the Demco HiJHacker hitch # DM8550022 with installation kit # DM8551000. This install kit also mounts below the bed so when the hitch is removed the bed is clear. This hitch also automatically slides 14 inches so you will not have to get in and out of the truck to activate the slider. I have linked a video of this hitch as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs #RP30928 will fit on the same 5th wheel rails as your Pro Series 15K hitch. Reese and Pro Series are made by the same company and will use the same location on your base rails. I've…

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Answer 2

The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness will connect on any vehicle that has a standard round U.S. Car type connector at the back of its 7-way. The linked photo shows the connectors on this part which plug in between the OEM harness…

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Answer 3

The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 6' Long #HM41158 will work on your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty, but depending on where you want to mount it may be a little short. If you want a longer…

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Answer 4

Yes it does; I verified with Hopkins that their Endurance wiring harness will fit both a 2003 and a 2013 Ford F-250. There are actually two of them, one with a 6 foot harness and the other with a 10 foot harness, which you may want depending on where…

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Answer 5

The Curt #C16427-104 bracket/rail kit is compatible with your 2018 Ram 2500, and would provide industry standard bed rails that mount in your truck bed. The Andersen #AM3200 Ultimate Connection is compatible with industry standard rails, so the two…

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Answer 6

What you can do is refer to the linked diagram that shows the minimum recommended clearance at the truck bed rails when towing a 5th wheel like your Forest River Flagstaff. At the bed rails, where the trailer overhang will be, you want no less than…

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Answer 7

It is not recommended to use two adapters at the same time. The added stress of a second adapter could cause damage to the adapters or the trailer. The Curt X5, part #16310 is designed to work with the B&W gooseneck you said is in the bed of your…

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Answer 8

Looking at where standard 5th wheel base rails line up with regards to the axle on your 2015 Ford F-350, the offset on the hitch ball for the Andersen Ultimate Connection #AM3200 will likely put it just a tad behind the axle when mounted. You are…

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Answer 9

The Andersen Ultimate Connection #AM3200 will fit your 2014 Ford F350 assuming that your Pullrite was installed with Industry Standard Rails (See photo below). If you don't have that kit on your F350, use Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit…

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Answer 10

Your Grand Design Reflection 295RLS has an unloaded hitch weight of 1391 lbs. The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter part #AM3200 is capable of handling a load of up to 4,500 lbs. With that information I can…

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Answer 11

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AM3200 features a 9 inch offset which means it can be used on a short bed 2011 Ford F-250. You will not be able to make full 90 degree turns with the hitch so keep that in mind but you…

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Answer 12

The Curt Safety Chain Loops for Factory Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - Qty 2 #C60617 look like they fit based on the photos online. However, the Andersen Ultimate has a width of 31.5 inches and the Ram pucks I believe are 30-1/2 inches on…

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