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tourusa

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Posted: 10/27/22 07:21pm

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Hi jerry,

https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-Hitch/B-and-W/BWRVK3305.html

You suggest this one and it will just fit in the puck holes no modifications to the bed

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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
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Posted: 10/27/22 08:13pm

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Yes, either one, 3300, or 3305 will fit in factory Ford OEM pucks, no modification.

I mentioned the 3305, due to your truck being capable of a 40+ foot FW. The 3300 is rated 20K, and would be my choice for a SRW.

You can get a similar, much heavier, more expensive slider, but it is not needed. The B&W hitch handle rotates forward, using a cam action, so a little clearance is needed, forward of the hitch. I'm thinking maybe a foot, between front of hitch, to rear of tool box?

Etrailer is a good source of info, and good pricing. If you have questions, concerning hitch, or installation, you can talk to a knowledgeable, REAL person, by just giving B&W a call. They are very accommodating/friendly, and stand behind their product.

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Posted: 10/28/22 04:32am

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The fuel tank could definitely stay. Your concern would be the tool box. If you could cut enough off of the bottom of that to get you to bed rail height you could keep it with a standard hitch. If you remove the tool box you can use a standard hitch.
If you want to keep everything the way it is I would consider an autoslider hitch. The length of your fifthwheel makes no difference. The width is what matters. When you turn 90 degrees half the width of the trailer is going to be in front of the pin towards the cab, or in this case towards the tool box.

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Roger10378

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Posted: 10/28/22 05:55am

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The real question you need to answer is what are the height of the bed rails and overhang of the 5th wheel. The newer trucks are higher than they were a few years ago so in many cases the older 5th wheels are not high enough without some modifications. If you are looking at new 5er's you won't have any problems but a tape measure is your best friend when looking at anything used.

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