5th Wheel Prep Package Dealer Install
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Mountain Pass
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5th Wheel Prep Package Dealer Install
I went to the Ford Accessories website and see that I can buy the 5th Wheel Prep package for my F250 for $695. I then put in my zip code and I can have it installed at my local dealer for $221.
But I have found that same package from a dealer online shipped to me for $580.00.
Now the question I have is will the install be the same price if I order my own in or do I only get the $221 install if I buy the part off of accessories.ford.com ?
But I have found that same package from a dealer online shipped to me for $580.00.
Now the question I have is will the install be the same price if I order my own in or do I only get the $221 install if I buy the part off of accessories.ford.com ?
More Turbo
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From: Extreme NW Ohio
The only person who can accurately answer that would be the dealer. It may be more or less than the $221. Some dealers are more willing to work with the customer on labor than others. It's not an overly difficult install. I did my own on my 2012. Just unbolt fuel filler, unplug wiring harness, remove bed to frame bolts, lift bed & place blocks between frame & bed. I have a tractor with front end loader, so I lifted the bed completely off. The bed floor had dimples for the centering of the hole saws for cutting the holes in the floor. The instructions with the kit gave the hole saw sizes. New bed bolts should be included with the kit because the bolts are Torque To Yield bolts, meaning they should only be used once.
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Just tell your dealer that their part price is high. Ask if you can supply your own Ford part ... or if they can come down and meet in the middle.
Good luck.
More Turbo
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This aligns with videos I've watched online. If you have the space and means to lift your bed off your truck, then it's a DIY job. While I'd expect everyone to have a socket set, breaker bar, and maybe a torque wrench ... tractor with front end loader isn't in the normal toolkit of the average Joe. I think the $221 quoted for the install is a great deal ... that seems like just over 2 hours of shop labor. They're either really good at it, or they have underestimated the job.
Just tell your dealer that their part price is high. Ask if you can supply your own Ford part ... or if they can come down and meet in the middle.
Good luck.
Just tell your dealer that their part price is high. Ask if you can supply your own Ford part ... or if they can come down and meet in the middle.
Good luck.
Tuned
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Not a bad price. I was dealing on an '18 that did not have the hitch, and told the dealer I would buy it if they threw it in. Their response:
As for the Gooseneck hitch, it's priced at $1011.15 including tax with an additional $340 labor to install.
Needless to say I didn't buy it.
As for the Gooseneck hitch, it's priced at $1011.15 including tax with an additional $340 labor to install.
Needless to say I didn't buy it.
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Mountain Pass
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Not a bad price. I was dealing on an '18 that did not have the hitch, and told the dealer I would buy it if they threw it in. Their response:
As for the Gooseneck hitch, it's priced at $1011.15 including tax with an additional $340 labor to install.
Needless to say I didn't buy it.
As for the Gooseneck hitch, it's priced at $1011.15 including tax with an additional $340 labor to install.
Needless to say I didn't buy it.
I've gotten a couple of quotes around $1K installed. One wanted $640 to install it. But nothing around $1350.
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Thanks for the tip to check the Ford site for install prices. I called my local dealer for instal prices and they wanted almost 1600 to instal and buy the hitch.
I was just going to do the B&W until now....
I found a dealer 25 Miles away quoting 190.
I was just going to do the B&W until now....
I found a dealer 25 Miles away quoting 190.
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My f350 also did not have the 5th wheel prep. I bought it online & had it shipped to my house for around $600 bucks. I then started calling dealers for labor quotes to install it.
First dealer (my local dealer) wanted $1400 in labor. stupid, but not surprising. I've never been super impressed with my local dealer.
The second dealer wanted $600 for labor. Moving in the right direction, but still seemed steep to me.
I then called a local 4 wheel parts/tuck shop that installs aftermarket hitch packages. They quoted me $450 in labor. I told them to book an appointment.
Worth calling around to local shops!
First dealer (my local dealer) wanted $1400 in labor. stupid, but not surprising. I've never been super impressed with my local dealer.
The second dealer wanted $600 for labor. Moving in the right direction, but still seemed steep to me.
I then called a local 4 wheel parts/tuck shop that installs aftermarket hitch packages. They quoted me $450 in labor. I told them to book an appointment.
Worth calling around to local shops!
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Did it myself with 4 friends in 2 hours. Just need some large hole saw bits, the special torx socket for the bed bolts, and a beefy torque wrench. I didn't get new bed bolts in my kit for the 2019 but I did get the in-bed trailer connection. Nothing hard at all...
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I just did it this weekend with my buddy. I got the prep kit and it comes with all the wiring and everything you need except 3 hole saws(4 1/4", 3", and 2") the socket for the bed bolts(EP24) and a T60 torx for the crossmember to interior angle bolts.
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