Compatibility of the B&W Companion Hitch on a 2017 Ford F-250 6-3/4FT Bed with Factory Rail Kit

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Will this hitch fit my 2017 F250 short bed truck I haul a 38foot 5th wheel

asked by: John T

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I have a solution for you, but the B&W Companion OEM 5th wheel Hitch, # BWRVK3300, is not recommend to be used with the short bed of the F-250.

I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3370. This hitch will fit the factory rail kit in the bed of your F-250. This Companion hitch is a slider hitch which will allow to make sharp turns with your short bed truck with out damaging your trailer or truck.

I have attached two video links on the B&W Companion Slider hitch for you to review.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Justin R.

6/11/2020

I have a 2017 short bed F250 with factory puck system as well. The rig that I'm buying has the Morryde rotating pin box which puts the pivot point away from the cab. With this scenario, I shouldn't need the sliding hitch?

Chris R.

6/15/2020

You're exactly right. A pivoting pin box provides all the clearance you need so a fixed hitch will work well. The Companion # BWRVK3300 mentioned above is an excellent option.

Answer 1

With a 2022 F350 short bed, hitting the top of the bed rails should not be an issue with most campers. Turning clearance however, will certainly be a factor. That is one advantage of the Andersen Ultimate hitch #AM3200, as it provides a 9"…

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Answer 2

I can confirm for you that there is a difference between the #BWRVK3300 and the #BWRVK3305 with the construction of the base of the hitch, which is where you get the difference in capacities between the two hitches. The 3300 is only rated for…

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Answer 3

Hello Dan, Welcome to etrailer. I am really glad you found us! First off, congrats on the North Point!! You are absolutely right to question the salesperson’s recommendation. Unfortunately, some dealers focus more on moving units than on making sure…

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Answer 4

Hey Paul, we have great hitch solutions for the OEM pucks of your 2024 Ford F-350 short bed but whether or not you need a slider hitch is going to be based on the design of the trailer you plan to tow. Normally with a short bed truck you need a…

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Answer 5

Congrats on all your new toys! I do not think a Curt 5th wheel hitch, like item #C16120, is the best for your set up. You would need to purchase an adapter rail item #C88KR to use this hitch with your puck system. This adds weight, cost, and…

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Answer 6

Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

Hi there Steve! Great question the B&W Companion hitches are beefy and solid so it’s smart to know the weight before you start lifting. The part #BWRVK3300, which fits the Ford OEM puck system, weighs around 153 lbs, while the part #BWRVK3305, ,…

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Compatibility of the B&W Companion Hitch on a 2017 Ford F-250 6-3/4FT Bed with Factory Rail Kit

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