Best 5th Wheel Hitch for 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty With OEM Puck System

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I have a 2021 Ford F-250 super duty and got the fifth wheel prep package with the pucks. I'd like a fifth wheel hitch that fits directly in the pucks with no adapter or anything. Can you tell me what the best hitch is for my truck and why that is? Much appreciated, thank you.

asked by: Marc E

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There is one 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the factory puck system that really does stand above the rest, which is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch.

The reason why the Companion is the best is because it is constructed to ensure you have the best possible ride; it has a herculean jaw system along with cushioned bushings and a pivoting head, all of which combine to give you the most comfortable and quiet towing experience possible.

There are three possible options depending on if your 2021 F-250 has a short bed (so you'd need the sliding version) or a long bed, and I'll list them for you.

- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package (20,000 lbs) # BWRVK3370

- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package (25,000 lbs) # BWRVK3305 or (20,000 lbs) # BWRVK3300

The biggest difference between the Companion and other hitches is the jaw system I mentioned. The jaws on the Companion are a full 1 inch thick and are why the Companion - more than any other fifth wheel hitch - minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer, The size of the jaws, as well as the fact that B&W's tolerances are +/- .002 inch, are what makes such a huge difference. I have added a photo of the jaws so you can see their full breadth and why they act like an adhesive to your king pin.

The bushings on the Companion are another important factor; they are made of polyurethane which act as cushions that absorb noise and rattle so you can get to your destination in comfort. The Companion is considered by most - myself included - to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry. As evidence of this you can see that this hitch has been reviewed more than 1,000 times by our customers (as of this writing), and they have given it a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.

I have added links below to video reviews for you to check out as well if you'd like of the B&W Companion # BWRVK3370, # BWRVK3305 and # BWRVK3300.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

If you are wanting to keep the bed of your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 clean then I highly recommend using the B&W Companion #BWRVK3400-5W because it mounts in the B&W Gooseneck Hitch #BWGNRK1059-5W. Instead of having bed rails in the bed of…

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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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Hey Satran. The tallest 5th wheel hitch we have with a 30,000 lbs capacity is the Reese M5 item #RP68FR. This fits the Ford factory puck system and has three adjustable heights of 14", 16", and 18". The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel…

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The Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package #C48BR weighs 169 lbs total.

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Answer 5

Hey Mark, welcome to the fifth wheel community! I'd be more than happy to help you. So a fifth wheel hitch will sit lower than the top of the truck bed rails so you wouldn't have to remove the head of the hitch to close the cover BUT the…

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Hey Thomas, congrats on your new trailer. You might have to play around with the different positioning of the pivot arms once you get the trailer home. There's no of knowing exactly what position you'll need without knowing the pin box…

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Hey Ben, thanks for reaching out! The PullRite OEX SuperLite #PUL89ZR is what I recommend over the B&W Companion #BWRVK3305. The Companion has been a staple in the towing industry for a long time, but the OEX has a few key advantages that make it…

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Personally I prefer the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3305 over the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C48BR. With that said the Curt is rated for 30,000lbs while the B&W is only rated up to 25,000lbs so if you need to tow a…

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Answer 9

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3200 is designed to fit industry standard above the bed rails so it is not a fit for the Ford factory prep package that will be in your 2019 Ford F-250. Assuming that the Ford prep package does not…

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Answer 10

The quietest hitch for your 2022 Ford F-250 is going to be the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package item #BWRVK3305. This hitch has a 25,000 lbs capacity and will drop directly into your Ford's puck system. The…

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Answer 11

The pin weight of a 5th wheel trailer will usually be around 20% of the trailer's gross trailer weight (GTW) rating. The only real way to find the loaded pin weight of your 5th wheel trailer would require access to a commercial scale used to…

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Answer 12

The formula to determine 5th wheel turning clearance is pretty straightforward and is expressed as: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of Sidewinder arm (22-inches) as with part #RP34FR C…

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