5th Wheel Prep Package
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Mountain Pass
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
5th Wheel Prep Package
What is this package? No f-350 super duty's within 100 miles of me have it. Can it be installed later? I never had a 5th wheel before, so I don't understand how it works.
Ultimately, I want a fifth wheel hitch I can remove when needed.
Ultimately, I want a fifth wheel hitch I can remove when needed.
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Mountain Pass
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
Sorry, I should have been a little more clear. I saw the prep package at a dealer in an 8' bed. I literally can't find an F-350 with a 6.5' bed and the 5th wheel prep. Is it coded on the sticker or something?
If I'm not missing something, if it's not common, should I look harder, or just get a regular 5th wheel hitch later?
If I'm not missing something, if it's not common, should I look harder, or just get a regular 5th wheel hitch later?
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From: Kaysville Utah
The prep just gets the under the bed part of the hitch installed. You still need to buy the hitch itself.
Yes you can buy a hitch aftermarket that will work as well as the factory hitch.
the advantage of getting it installed at the factory.
1, it saves you sending the truck off for a day while somebody installs it.
2.It's included in your warranty
3. It's included in your loan vs you writing a separate check after for the install
4. The Ford Prep supports BOTH 5th Wheel and Gooseneck hitches
Is it better than after market hitches. No. But it is a good product. If you find a truck you like that does not have the hitch prep. Don't let that stop you from buying a good deal.
Yes you can buy a hitch aftermarket that will work as well as the factory hitch.
the advantage of getting it installed at the factory.
1, it saves you sending the truck off for a day while somebody installs it.
2.It's included in your warranty
3. It's included in your loan vs you writing a separate check after for the install
4. The Ford Prep supports BOTH 5th Wheel and Gooseneck hitches
Is it better than after market hitches. No. But it is a good product. If you find a truck you like that does not have the hitch prep. Don't let that stop you from buying a good deal.
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I had the Ford 5th wheel package installed on a 6.5 bed with the Ford factory bed liner already applied. The only difference I can see is the bed bolts are no longer bedlinered over. No biggie.
Can't tell it wasnt factory otherwise, and I believe it's covered under the truck warranty
Can't tell it wasnt factory otherwise, and I believe it's covered under the truck warranty
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From: Granbury, TX
It is a factory installed option also requiring the 4x4 option box to be checked. I'm wanting the same option, and will have to wait weeks because of this, Otherwise I could just find a suitable unit on a lot somewhere. Dealers won't install it b/c it requires bed removal.
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From: Burton NB Canada
There is a great video on YouTube where a fella installed one. Was pretty straight forward. If you ask me as already stated. It’s part of the warranty. A dealership near me only brings F-250/350 in with this prep as it cost so much more after the fact. BTW The bed will arrive with 1/8” pilot holes so you can’t mark and drill in the wrong place. The gooseneck kit is reasonably priced.
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From: Granbury, TX
There is a great video on YouTube where a fella installed one. Was pretty straight forward. If you ask me as already stated. It’s part of the warranty. A dealership near me only brings F-250/350 in with this prep as it cost so much more after the fact. BTW The bed will arrive with 1/8” pilot holes so you can’t mark and drill in the wrong place. The gooseneck kit is reasonably priced.
Who is this please - it might just be worth a flight !!!!
Thanks!!!
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From: Charlotte, NC
Tons with the 5th package installed here in NC. Although, from what I've read (on these forums), you'll probably get a better deal in Texas than NC.
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From: Burton NB Canada
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From: Granbury, TX
I am in TX and have only seen one on a lot with the install. Zero while perusing dealer websites. Wow- a 12 week wait. Soon it'll take longer to make a truck than a human!! 🤔
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From: Granbury, TX
Come on Texas-Get in the game!!!!!