Fifith Wheel prep package
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5th Wheeling
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Fifith Wheel prep package
I just bought a 2024 F350 with a 7.3. Does not have the fifth wheel prep in it. I called a dealer to see how much it would be. When I gave him my vin, he said that I have the rails under the bed already. Looking to see if this is BS or not, how to verify and if anyone has had the 5th wheel prep put in after the purchase.
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Lead Driver
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What "rails" are they talking about???
5th wheel prep has a crossmember setup, like this one for 17-22 trucks, and if your truck already had this, the bed would have to be cut for it as the 5 pucks stick up through the floor.
https://accessories.ford.com/super-d...h-prep-package
5th wheel prep has a crossmember setup, like this one for 17-22 trucks, and if your truck already had this, the bed would have to be cut for it as the 5 pucks stick up through the floor.
https://accessories.ford.com/super-d...h-prep-package
Fleet Mechanic
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From: North Carolina
do b&w much better system in my opinion.
Cross-Country
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From: Austin
I have a 2023 F250 XLT with NO bed hitch prep., I ordered the 5th hitch rails and had a Truck outfitter install them. plus a 7 way plug installed in the bed side. All good now.
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4th Gear
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From: CA
Dealers don't know much.
The dealer forgot to mention that we needed a fifth wheel package in addition to the max trailer package on an 11,100 GVWR '23 f250. Some hitch mounting brackets are on the frame from the factory. In our case no hitch brackets were on the frame. We put in a B&W gooseneck hitch ourselves in about 4 hours. Don't forget to order the plug and play Ford OEM wiring harness to connect the trailer plug in the bed. Also a friend of mine bought a 22 F-250 from the lot. He said he wanted The dealer to take out the factory fifth wheel package and put in a B&W gooseneck hitch, which can also support a king pin with companion equipment. I couldn't believe a dealer would do this, but they did. Dealer (and my friend) didn't understand the Ford Puck system. Unfortunately if a dealer has one person that knows, chances of talking to that one person are slim. I've been very happy with B&W and shocker hitches. Go to their websites to learn what you need for your truck. They have figured it out, cuz it's their only business.
I just bought a 2024 F350 with a 7.3. Does not have the fifth wheel prep in it. I called a dealer to see how much it would be. When I gave him my vin, he said that I have the rails under the bed already. Looking to see if this is BS or not, how to verify and if anyone has had the 5th wheel prep put in after the purchase.
Thank you
Thank you
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2nd Gear
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I am looking for the hitch that is under the bed, that would bolt to the existing raills already attached to the frame from the factory