OEM hitch mount?
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OEM hitch mount?
I have a 2015 F350. I tow many things. I am looking to upgrade my toy hauler/travel trailer to a 5th wheel. I have the OEM "plugs" for a 5th wheel hitch. This is a whole new word to me. Is this like a plug and play system? Or is there some drilling involved. I tried YouTube but not getting the information I need. Where do I start to look on what type of stuff I need. I hate going to "RV lots " for help. I know this is something I can do I just am looking for some direction. Thanks in advance!
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You can buy 5th wheel hitches that drop into the OEM 5th Wheel Prep pucks. You can also replace the pin box on the trailer with a Reese Goosebox and then all you need to put in the bed of the truck is a gooseball. The gooseball setup is what I'll do once I get a 5th wheel trailer.
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the bed with pucks, simply remove the rubber covers
hitch just drops in the holes.
or use the center and put a goosebox and the ball that goes in the hole
here is the ball and I use these curt items for the goosebox chains. They are big enough to accommodate the bigger clevis's
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I have the Curt system. The legs are replaceable so I went from the in bed rail system to the Ford Puck system. Just swapped the legs out on my A20. Drops right in and locks in place. All you need to look for is a 5th wheel with the Ford puck legs. Just determine what size you need, 16K, 18K, 20K, then do some shopping. I found everything I needed on Amazon Prime, at same or less cost than say ETrailer once shipping is factored in. You can piece it together, buy the head unit and legs as separate items and sometimes can save money. Or look for a used head unit and replace the legs if not the Ford puck. I have a Q20 sitting in my barn that just needs the legs to work in the puck.
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+5 for a Goosebox. Get the 20K version for your trailer. They will be the same dimensions as a pin box, mine was very close.
No issues turning with a CCSB with OE gooseneck set up. They have an air bladder and shocks to dampen any action. Minimal chucking if any.
No issues turning with a CCSB with OE gooseneck set up. They have an air bladder and shocks to dampen any action. Minimal chucking if any.
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Just remember that every trailer is different, while one trailer may not have cab clearance issues, another can strike the cab on the same turn. Always measure the cab clearance with a short bed truck before buying anything. This is advice, not opinion. There will be a time where you need that little bit of extra clearance and BAMM there goes the cab corner and back window.
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