ford factory 5th wheel prep

[esfd243]

We are looking at new Ford trucks and some I see with the 5th wheel prep package. Dealer tells me they are only compatible with the Reese Elite series hitch. Does anyone have a pic of their truck with this set up? Im not sure if I am picturing this correctly or not.

[jaycocamprs]

Clicky If you buying the truck new this seems like the way to go. Other wise you then have to do something else that will cost as much or more.

[ljr]

esfd243 wrote:
So this does not require rails? and you cap the holes in the bed when you take the hitch out?

Yes.

[ljr]

I have a Trailersaver with the Ford factory prep.

[esfd243]

So this does not require rails? and you cap the holes in the bed when you take the hitch out?

[BB_TX]

Dealer is wrong, or just wants you to buy from him. There are several manufacturers that make hitches to fit the Ford prep. I have the Reese Elite and like it. But Pullrite, B&W, Curt, and I think others also have them.

I like the Reese Elite as I often haul 8' pieces of lumber and can slide a number of them under the hitch to lay flat.

[Rich1961]

esfd243 wrote:
We are looking at new Ford trucks and some I see with the 5th wheel prep package. Dealer tells me they are only compatible with the Reese Elite series hitch. Does anyone have a pic of their truck with this set up? Im not sure if I am picturing this correctly or not.

B&W makes a hitch that fits in the factory Ford Hitch Prep, and I believe Curt does also. There are probably others but I don't know what they are.

Rich