Available Underbed Kit For a 2008-10 Ford F350 or F450 Like the OEM Puck System on New Ford Trucks?
Published 10/11/2019
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Question:
I’m shopping for an 08-2010 Ford F-350/450. I was wondering if there’s a system similar to the puck system that the newer Ford trucks have in them. I like the ability to have a nice clean bed when the fifth wheel is not in use. Also is the puck system as safe as regular mounting of the fifth wheel?
asked by: Brett K
Expert Reply:
To start, a puck system/underbed mounting kit is just as safe as the above bed rail systems that are used for 5th wheels and goosenecks. Both the above bed and underbed types of systems are mounted to the frame of the vehicle, they're just done in different manners-both are equally safe, but the difference is mostly down to price.
There are a lot of different systems you can use to give yourself a clean truck bed on your new truck. I'll use the 2010 Ford F-350 with an 8-ft bed as an example going forward (the F-450 will have different options than the F-350, as will short/long bed versions- so your options really depend on what truck you end up with).
For me, the best system out there compatible with a 2010 Ford F-350 with the 8-ft bed is the B&W Companion Underbed Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1108-5W and the B&W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W . B&W is an extremely high quality and durable product to begin with and I especially like that this system gives you the flexibility to tow both 5th Wheels and Gooseneck trailers. This B&W hitch comes with sturdy, dual jaws to provide excellent jaw to kingpin contact to reduce chucking and less rattle than slide bar jaws. This hitch also has a dual pivoting head (front to back and side to side) to allow for easier hookup, plus the base allows for adjustments of the head forward/backward and up and down, which is helpful for connecting to a variety of different kingpins.
As I mentioned at outset, which system will work best for you is heavily dependent on which truck you end up with, you shouldn't have a problem adding an underbed mounting kit to your 2008-10 Ford truck. Once you decide on which model you're going with, just let me know and I can either confirm that the B&W will still work for you or make an alternate recommendation. I've also included an installation video and a review video that will show you more about the B&W Companion Hitch and Underbed Kit.
