I think this post should go in the towing section, but I wanted to here from the F150 Drivers.

Has anyone installed a fithwheel hitch and towing a fithwheel travel trailer with a F150 SCrew 4x4?

I have 2005 F150 FX4 SCrew. 5.4L 3.73 gears. I am confident there is enough power and towing capacity with my set up, just curious about the set up with the 5 1/2 ft bed.

Thanks

 

I've read post before that said witht 5.5 bed you have to watch when turning or else the trailer will hit the cab. Not sure how much turning radius you will have.

 

Yes Sir that seems to be the issue and I think even with a slider hitch it would be too close. I will continue my research may just have to settle for to bumper pull trailer.

Thanks for the feed back.

 

Well like you said i think the slider hitch would the do trick otherwise towing a fifth wheel would be a lot better easier with a 6.5 ft box bit longer

 

Another option is to get an extended 5th wheel pin box on the trailer- this extends the hitch pin 2-3 feet ahead of the trailer, thus reducing the likelihood of contact between the trailer & truck. This is a fairly common solution for short-bed trucks hauling fivers (I had one once) and costs a fraction what a sliding hitch costs. They are usually available from the trailer manufacturer or RV dealer as an option.

 

Great info....

You answered my question before I had a chance to ask it!