Best Sliding 5TH Wheel Trailer Hitch For a 2022 Ford F-250/F350 With Factory Prep/Puck Package

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I just bought a new 2022 Ford F-250 with the factory in bed hitch mounting points. It is a short be so I want to get a sliding hitch. What hitch do you recommend?

asked by: Mike E

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I recommend the Demco Hijacker as being the best 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ford F-250. This hitch is available in 2 weight ratings based on the 5th wheel you will be hauling.

18,000LB Demco Hijacker # DM8550024
21,000LB Demco Hijacker # DM8550038

Both of these are auto-sliding hitches so you can stay in your truck instead of having to deal with unlocking and locking in receiver that is needed with a manual slider. They will drop into your factory prep/puck holes in your bed for a fast installation. If you have a specialty style pin box like the Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, and 5th Airborne you will need a custom locking plate. Otherwise the standard 12"-14" wide pin boxes will work without a mounting plate.

Locking Plate for Demco Glide Ride Pin Boxes # DM6036
Locking Plate for Extended 5th Airborne Pin Boxes # DM6062
Locking Plate for Trailair Tri-Glide Pin Boxes # DM6095
Locking Plate for Standard 5th Airborne Pin Boxes # DM6026
Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes # DM6025
Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes # DM76FR

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For your 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 the correct SumoSprings Rebel is the part #SSR-128-40-2 and not the other one you mentioned. The 4x4 and 4x2 models of your truck have slightly different suspension setups which is why there is a different fit created for…

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Answer 2

The capacity of the suspension enhancement you install will not increase or replace the capacity that your vehicle currently has. These enhancements are really just to help support your truck's suspension and reduce sag so to improve your ride…

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Answer 3

Since you are pulling a trailer that weighs around 8,500 lbs. you would just want to stick with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV (5,000 lb.). You really only need to spend more for the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air…

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Answer 4

For your 2023 Ford F-250 built after the 1st of the year you have a few different option SuperSprings. You will want to select the correct system based on the amount of weight you intend to carry. 1,400LB #SS94VR 2,500LB #SSA22 3,400LB #SSA25 The…

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Answer 5

I spoke to Demco about the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes part #DM76FR, the side plates are supposed to be angled as that's what provides the clamping force. I would just make sure you have the bolts torqued fully to…

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Answer 6

Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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Answer 7

The 5th Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air Ride Coupler - 21,000 lbs Capacity #5AB-E1621-610 is a replacement pin box for the Lippert 1621, 1621HD, Fabex 665, and M&M 665. All of these pin boxes are grouped as "extended" pin boxes because…

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Answer 8

I do have a few potential solutions for you, but we do not recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Offset Adapter #CAB-C5GX1216 with a Gen-Y offset ball #GY83XR. This Gen-Y offset gooseneck ball should not be used with any kind of adapter. If you need…

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Answer 9

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 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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