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Mar 1, 2017 | 10:01 PM

Mike Mihlfried

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5th wheel prep package

If you order the 5th wheel prep package for 370 does that also let you tow a goose neck or or do you also have to order the goose neck prep for 250 Thanks.

Mar 1, 2017 | 10:13 PM

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Mine came w both preps

Mar 1, 2017 | 10:18 PM

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It will come prepped with both but you will have to buy the ball and safety chain mounts. I ordered the reese kit from amazon

Mar 4, 2017 | 10:04 PM

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This system is the bomb! My gooseneck kit is the Ford one. Easy to put in and remove.

Mar 4, 2017 | 10:12 PM

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The $370 5th Wheel Prep, are the holes in the bed and all the mounting hardware underneath as well as the plug inside the bed.

The $250 GN is the actual Ball and pucks that the chains hook to.

You will need both part numbers in order to tow a GN trailer

Mar 5, 2017 | 10:52 AM

Mike Mihlfried

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great Thanks for all the info. I havent looked into the 5th wheel hitches yet. I will be towing both 5th wheel and goose neck. Do the hitches connect to the center hole? Does the safety chain loops interfer with the 5th wheel hitch placement? I am sure this is all figured out i have just never seen it.

Mar 5, 2017 | 11:27 AM

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When using a 5ver hitch you only use the outer 4 holes. The center one is GN only. You don't use safety chains when using a 5th hitch. You remove the safety chain eyes when using a 5th hitch as they are in the holes that the 5th hitch uses.

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Mar 5, 2017 | 01:55 PM

Painted Horse

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The chain plugs are easy to remove, Lift a tab and turn 90° and left out. Takes about 10 seconds each

Mar 5, 2017 | 01:56 PM

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No, very easy. The GN eyes come right out just like a 5th hitch would. It would take you all of 10 seconds to remove them. GN conversions on 5vers have been known to cause issues unless you go with a Reese Goosebox. I would keep it as is though. As far as a slider, that's personal preference. I have never run a slider and have always had short beds. You just have to pay attention in tight corners. Some folks like to have it 100% foolproof and want a slider and I understand that. Personally, I just don't want something that big and heavy.