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Jan 17, 2006 | 11:09 PM

Helmut

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Fifth wheel hitch

Hi Folks

Anyone out there using a fifth wheel hitch in thier 05 screw 5ft box?
I have been told you can't.
I have the 5.4 with tow package 3:55 rear.
If so what hitch are you using. Thanks

Jan 21, 2006 | 10:46 AM

Benoit1967

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I would look at the PullRite.

This is a link to their website: http://www.pullrite.com/

I have a 6.5 foot box on my FX4 Supercab and use the 16k SuperGlide.

Having said that, the 12K SuperGlide might be a good choice for you. The website states:
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SuperGlide - 12,000.

The 12K SuperGlide is designed specifically for the new "shorter than a short bed" trucks - like Ford's F-150 SuperCrew, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra and the new 2005 Chevy 5' 8" bed truck. It moves up to 22-¾" while turning.
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What do you intend to pull with your truck?

Jan 24, 2006 | 09:24 PM

Benoit1967

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Are we the only one pulling a 5th wheel with a F-150? I was expecting a few more replies... I find mine pull our 5th wheel very well..

Looking forward to reading some new replies folks.

Benoit

Jan 25, 2006 | 05:27 PM

Helmut

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Thanks for the reply. I checked those hitches out and the price was $2000+. Very expensive. I will go to RV show to see if I can get better price.

Jan 25, 2006 | 06:19 PM

AZDesertRat

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I pull a Shasta 235RB with my 98 F150 4x4 Supercab 4.6L 6.5' bed. I have the Reese 15K Kwik Slide Classic hitch and it seems to work well. I am in the market for one of the new 06 Supercrew Lariats with the 6.5' bed right now to replace the 98. I undersatnd they started production the middle of December and are just now hitting the lots but mostly special orders at this time. I have seen one on the road and one on a transport truck and boy do they look sharp!