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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by V10man
AZ, If you are talking about the F150 Supercrew then 5th wheels are NOT recomended. The bed is only 5 1/2 feet or so and the placement of the 5th hitch needs to be over the axle or a couple inches forward. There just isn't enough space. I think the bed on the 03's is a composite material too so that may have some play also.
Makes sence. I'm looking at a 2002 7.3 F350 duelly tomorrow, 60k miles!
 
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