Problems Ordering Fifth Wheel Prep package!!!
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Problems Ordering Fifth Wheel Prep package!!!
I have been trying to order the Fifth wheel hitch prep package Part #: HC3Z5F057B ( gooseneck ) . The one that has the puck system under the bed . I have already made two orders that have been cancelled by Ford due to back order ( unavailability) . Has anyone else had problems or know what I can do to get this kit ? It seems ridiculous that a part being put on new vehicles is unavailable! I ordered through the dealership and also from Parts.ford.com .. I have had problems since the beginning of November trying to get this part ? They already sold me and sent me the actual hitch made by Reese but it does me no good since the other part isn’t available.
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Why don't you order the REESE Elite 30886 part?
http://www.reeseprod.com/fit-guides-fifthwheel
or look into a B&W hitch, it has all the benefits of being a under bed hitch as well
http://www.reeseprod.com/fit-guides-fifthwheel
or look into a B&W hitch, it has all the benefits of being a under bed hitch as well
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I have a 2017 and the frame is different than the 2016s so that product won’t work with my truck .. . I looked into aftermarket like the ones you mentioned but they won’t work with my fifth wheel as I have an orbital fifthwheel so I either have to go with the puck system or the originals with the rails in the bed which I don’t want too do . I wish it was that easy 
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I’ll call them again but I spoke with Reese ( horizon ) and they said they don’t make anything for my truck like that yet . The make the fifth wheel but not the kit for under the bed . .. already called B&H and the underbed kit will fit on my truck but the hitch won’t work with my obital fifth wheel .. that’s the problem there
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I’ll call them again but I spoke with Reese ( horizon ) and they said they don’t make anything for my truck like that yet . The make the fifth wheel but not the kit for under the bed . .. already called B&H and the underbed kit will fit on my truck but the hitch won’t work with my obital fifth wheel .. that’s the problem there
Is the "orbital" hitch you are describing on the king pin of the trailer?
I would assume that any base would fit the king pin, I have never heard of a king pin dictating what base you can have
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Why don't you order the REESE Elite 30886 part?
Reese
or look into a B&W hitch, it has all the benefits of being a under bed hitch as well
Reese
or look into a B&W hitch, it has all the benefits of being a under bed hitch as well
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Its not the king pin that is dictating the fifth wheel its the manufactures of the fifth wheel hitch dictating that it cannot work with the orbital pin box. B&W states you cannot use an orbital pin box with their system. The reason is that since the orbital pin box turning point is behind the head it puts stress on the system and it has a potential to spin in the bed of the truck. I was close too purchasing that particular one but found out it wouldnt work.
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Its not the king pin that is dictating the fifth wheel its the manufactures of the fifth wheel hitch dictating that it cannot work with the orbital pin box. B&W states you cannot use an orbital pin box with their system. The reason is that since the orbital pin box turning point is behind the head it puts stress on the system and it has a potential to spin in the bed of the truck. I was close too purchasing that particular one but found out it wouldnt work.
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From the B& W Manufacture
Can I use a wedge device with my Companion 5th wheel hitch?
A wedge and pin box coupler should not be used with Companion and Companion slider which both mount using the Turnoverball under bed mounting system. The forces generated at that single attachment point by a wedge device can damage the hitch and cause it to fail.
Can I use a wedge device with my Companion 5th wheel hitch?
A wedge and pin box coupler should not be used with Companion and Companion slider which both mount using the Turnoverball under bed mounting system. The forces generated at that single attachment point by a wedge device can damage the hitch and cause it to fail.
