Recommendation on a 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit a 2015 Ford F-350 w/ 8 Ft Bed and OEM Prep Package

Updated 08/23/2017 | Published 08/22/2017

Question:

I have a 2015 F-350 with a 5th wheel hitch prep package. What 5th wheel hitch will fit and what do you recommend for a 12,000 LB 5th wheel trailer?

asked by: Bob E

Expert Reply:

For your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty, I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch with Ford OEM Legs, # C16520-16017.

The Curt hitch is rated up to 16,000 lbs of gross towing weight and 4,000 lbs of vertical weight. The Curt A16 uses a locking dual jack system that will provide 360-degree of contact between the jaw and the trailer's king pin. The more secure king pin to hitch fit will decrease rattles and noise that you see with traditional slide-bar hitches.

The best feature of the Curt A16 5th wheel hitch is the Ford OEM legs. This hitch will easily sit into the four receiver pucks in that are in the bed of your Ford. No base rails to install and no cutting or drilling into the frame of your truck.

I also recommend installing a 7-way wiring harness, like the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness, # 41157. The harness will allow to move the 7-way trailer connector from the bumper to the inside of the truck bed making for an easier connection point between trailer and truck.

I have attached a link to videos on both the Curt hitch and the Hopkins wiring kit for your to review.

expert reply by: Jared P