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Oct 2, 2023 | 07:57 PM

NGH

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5th wheel/gooseneck prep package

So I have always done B&W goose neck after market. If you do the 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package what all do I have to get aftermarket?

Oct 2, 2023 | 08:01 PM

Kameron Rice

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Originally Posted by NGH

So I have always done B&W goose neck after market. If you do the 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package what all do I have to get aftermarket?

$250 gooseball. Stick it in the hole, and your good.

Oct 2, 2023 | 08:04 PM

senix

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the ball and the cleats for the chains. All items fit in the holes.

Reese makes and prep kit.

I use curt cleats as they are big and the chain cleats will fit in them easy..

Oct 2, 2023 | 08:50 PM

DVR

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The "gooseneck hitch kit @ $250" was on my window sticker and included with my truck.
Had it not been, I would have purchased one of the aftermarket kits from etrailer.
Mine is a 2019 so things may have changed.
The "5th wheel hitch prep package" was $500

Oct 2, 2023 | 10:01 PM

speakerfritz

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I have the prep kit on my 2019 f-450. Two *****, pucks, etc came with it.

but, with 2k pin weight on bumper pull and 20k tow rating on bumper pull….will probally never use the prep kit.

Oct 3, 2023 | 01:55 PM

HarveyTruck

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The prep kit also has the additional trailer plug in the bed. I think the prep kit is worth every penny once you figure aftermarket purchase and install. The hitch kit (ball and safety chain cleats) may be just as easy to source aftermarket unless they cost more than the factory kit.

Oct 3, 2023 | 02:37 PM

Billn59

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I ordered a 24 with the 5th wheel prep. For a while, I was worried I might have to delete it to get it built because of constraints. I looked at aftermarket and it would cost twice as much minimum. Even looked at DIY but you have to remove the bed to install it and still cost over $500. Luckily, I got a build week and a VIN. Well worth the $500 factory Install.

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Oct 4, 2023 | 12:36 AM

mavman427

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Ford sells a gooseneck ball and cleats on their website. Purchased mine with my points when I bought my '22. Even had a few bucks leftover for some stake pocket tie downs.