Under Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 1997 Ford F-250
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 08/05/2024
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Hi, is there a complete under bed system for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers for a 1997 f250 hd with an 8 foot bed no overload springs? Its the 7.5 engine and has two gas tanks. For now I dont have any trailers to pull but if I do I dont know what style it would be and it would be nice to be completely under the bed with pucks in the bed to attach the ball or 5th wheel hitch. Thanks
asked by: Michael
Expert Reply:
Hey Michael, we have an underbed type solution for your 1997 Ford F-250 with the Demco Recon hitch part # DM8550045-5W and the underbed gooseneck rail kit part # C60723-5W.
This doesn't use underbed pucks but it is an underbed setup since the hitch attaches to a gooseneck hitch post instead of a set of above bed rails.
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Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
- CURT
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Jameson C.
1/19/2026
Hey Michael, how did the underbed setup with the Demco Recon hitch and gooseneck rail kit work out on your F-250? It’d be great to hear how the fit turned out with your truck’s bed. Your update could make it easier for others looking for a similar setup.