5th wheel prep question

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Oct 29, 2017 | 02:54 PM

grege

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5th wheel prep question

Hey all,

Going to build my truck this week. Don't have a 5th wheel but thinking it might be good to get the 5th wheel prep just in case and for resale. I looked at some trucks at the dealer and they all had the gooseneck hitch too so the holes in the bed were not covered.

If I get only 5th wheel prep will there be caps on the holes? Anybody have just that and can take a picture to show me what the bed will look like?

Thanks

Oct 29, 2017 | 03:16 PM

LOWRPMTORQUE

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5th wheel prep has 5 holes in the bed including the one in the center for the gooseneck. The missing covers were likely in the cab.

Oct 29, 2017 | 03:21 PM

Poncho450

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To answer the OP, yes there are plastic plugs that insert into the "pucks". I've got a rubber mat over top of the bed floor so I can't view it without rolling it all back. But if I remember correctly, the plugs insert into pucks, but there will still be a small gap all around the pucks and the bed floor itself.
I bought my truck off the lot. But I think the prep package is relatively inexpensive and will save you headaches if you eventually decide to use it and would be a plus at trade in time. Now that I have it and have used it, I would definitely be looking for it on a used truck if I were ever to shop used.

Oct 29, 2017 | 05:22 PM

Tom N OH

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Get it. It would be silly not to. There are trim rings & plugs for all 5 pucks. Mine were in a plastic bag under the rear seat.