Recommended Under Bed Mounted 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-150 Short Bed w/o Tow Prep Package
Question:
Which fifth wheel hitch is recommended for a 2020 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2 foot bed? I don't have the pucks, but I wish I did because the idea of having the rails sitting in my truck bed forever after doesn't thrill me to death.
asked by: William H
Expert Reply:
We have the perfect solution that would allow you to install a fifth wheel without using the permanently mounted bed rails like what are typically seen.
The B&W Companion system is an extremely popular option because it actually uses their # BW77FR Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch as the under bed mount for attaching the # BWRVK3400-5W sliding hitch. A sliding fifth wheel hitch is recommended for 6-1/2 foot bed trucks to provide proper clearance between the front of the fifth wheel and the back of the truck cab. Among other benefits, this will give you the ability to tow both 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches, without having any obstructions remaining in the truck bed once the fifth wheel hitch is removed. The Companion fifth wheel hitch uses a massive 1 inch thick jaw that keeps a very tight grip on the king pin for a smooth and comfortable ride.
You also might be interested in a wiring harness to install a 7-way trialer connector in your truck bed. I'd recommend # PK11893-11932-010
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Pollak 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Beds - 7 Way RV - 7-1/2'
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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