ZagiFlyer
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MFL wrote:Don't think the OP understands how the puck system works. . . .
Jerry
This is the crux of the post; when I last had a 5r there was no such thing. I don't understand how this system works (yet).
But it sounds like the answer to my original question is to get the 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck package on the truck. This gives me the option of getting the adapter and using my existing hitch or selling the hitch and using the new kind that uses the puck.
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MFL
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OP..Yes, the Ford FW prep package is a bargain. Not buying the adapter, will be getting this package for free. You will also save the time, or money, to have rails installed, as you can just set the puck ready hitch in, lock the handles, and done (a 5-10 minute install).
I'll add a pic, showing the puck attachment points on hitch, and handles that just turn to install, turn to lock it in.
You may need to increase pic size to see the attachment points more clearly.
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This hitch for OEM Ford pucks, separates easily to two pieces. the head weighs 75 lbs, and the base 78 lbs. Very easily managed, but super solid build, with zero slop in the pucks.
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ZagiFlyer
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Thanks All, as always your input and guidance is why I'm on the forum. I'll go ahead and get the 5th-Wheel package, but then I'll do a little more research now that I know about this "new" puck connection system.
Pretty soon I'll be updating my signature block for the first time in many years.
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blofgren
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MFL wrote:Don't think the OP understands how the puck system works. Yes you would need an adapter using the FW prep.
A new truck, I'd just do it right. Sell your current hitch on market place etc. Now get a quality hitch to drop direct into the pucks, with no need to buy a heavy/expensive adapter. You should not even need a sliding hitch. An adjustable ahead/back quality hitch, such as the B&W 3300 will give good clearance, when towing a newer rounded front FW, that is designed for a standard bed truck.
Using adapters can add several more inches of height to your hitch, which may mean towing some FWs more nose high.
Jerry
This is exactly correct. I used an adapter on my Ram (Curt) hitch, which worked, but the adapter adds another dimension that is not necessary with a hitch designed for the puck system. Back when I bought my truck the options were limited; I now have the B&W Companion slider designed for the Ram puck system and it works with the system MUCH better, and is a much better hitch as well.
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Don't throw good money after bad buying an adapter. Sell your hitch on CL and put the $$$ to a QUALITY new B&W. You WILL thank me.
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