Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty Towing 20K Trailer
Updated 05/12/2016 | Published 05/10/2016
Question:
Recommendations for 5th wheel hitch 2016 Ford F350 with 8 ft bed and bed already has been factory fitted for 5th wheel hitch. Weight of 5th wheel planning to tow including contents - approximately 19,000 - 20,000 pounds. Important to me 1. Direct fit, no rails, no bottom plate, etc 2. Tough enough to do the job. 3. Weight of hitch - I am going to need to take it out sometimes. Thanks.
asked by: Lew S
Expert Reply:
In your 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty with 8-foot bed and factory 5th wheel prep, I suggest a hitch rated for at least 24K to provide a comfortable safety margin for your trailer weighing between 19K and 20K.
Reese's Elite Series hitch # RP30871 is rated for 26,500-lbs and drops right in to your F-350's under-bed rail system. This hitch features a wide 9-inch funnel for easier hitching, a single-piece forged jaw for better king pin contact and a 4-way pivoting head. This hitch comes fully assembled and even includes a wiring harness for the truck bed. It weighs approximately 155-lbs.
Reese also offers a 25K-rated hitch # RP30143 that shares the same features, but it does weigh in a little lighter at about 140-lbs. This also comes fully-assembled and includes the wiring harness. An install video is linked. For maximum towing capacity along with lowest actual hitch weight this is the one I suggest for your F-350.
