Obviously you'll need a hitch - and you've got numerous choices available to you; without the puck system you will need to adapt the truck.

If you go with rails they'll always be there, often in the way of using the bed - and removing the typical 5th hitch from them is somewhat difficult (heavy, often greasy).

Alternatively you can have a gooseneck type hitch installed; some have mounted ***** that can be turned inward (out of the way) while other styles use fixed OR removable *****. This style allows for better bed usage when not actively towing.

One popular hitch is the Anderson Ultimate Hitch (hitch + pin hitch adapter) - it attaches to a gooseneck ball AND the hitch is under 40 pounds = easy to handle.

By the way, I don't believe your truck is FWD (front wheel drive); did you perhaps mean 4WD/ 4X4?

 

 

The Andersen does not work with the Revolution/Sidewinder. To use it, you would have to lock the Reese pin box. Honestly, I would recommend a standard fifth wheel hitch with the Revolution. If you install a B&W Turnover or other removable goose ball, you could get a hitch to fit like the B&W Companion and have a flat bed when removed. Etrailer.com is a good source to find goose ball mount hitches.
I have the Andersen and I had the Sidewinder in the past before replacing it with a MorRyde pin box.

 

My dad really enjoyed his Reese Elite 18K hitch and Reese 5th Airborne pinbox.

The hitch is fairly easy to install and remove and there are only 4 pucks in the bed when the hitch is out.

 

Two Internet Quotes, source etrailer.com:

"I spoke with my contact at B&W about the Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # BWRVK3500. They told me that the base weighs 131 lbs, and the coupler weighs 73 lbs, for a combined weight of approximately 204 lbs. "

"I spoke with my contact at Cequent and she said the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch, part # RP30144, weighs 218 pounds.

That eats into your available cargo weight, and takes muscles to remove when desired. "

 

I'm not sure how much the rails weigh but my dad had the non-slider version (RP30142) with the underbed mount (long bed Chevy 2500). Unpin and remove the head, rotate the cams and remove the base. Not too bad of a job in or out. 4 pucks in the cam holes and the bed is fully usable. Not sure what the front cap looks like on the 5er you're considering so don't know if a slider is all you're considering.

 

SkiSmuggs,

I'm thinking about changing out my standard pin box for a MorRyde pin box, how do you like yours? Btw, I'm using the Andersen hitch as well and like it a lot.

 

I put the MorRyde on my 5'er too....what a difference between that and my original Lippert. No more noise and the AUH made it even quieter. Also nice that this almost 80 year old can lift the AUH !!!

 

I got the MorRyde (replaced Sidewinder) because to level my fiver with the new truck I had to move the Sidewinder to the top holes and had to lock it so it wouldn't hit the support. Once I no longer had the Sidewinder function, the harsh towing really started to bug me. I was crossing the US and already had an appointment at MorRyde for suspension work, so I asked them to install their pin box as well. What a difference! It dramatically reduced chucking (still had the Reese hitch) or softened it. When I started hearing about the AUH, I watch some of the videos, one of which had the MorRyde pin box so I got one the following year and love it.

 

 

While I may be mistaken I believe all the major fifth wheel hitch manufacturers have kits designed to fit to the trucks frame without drilling. If you've selected a specific hitch then call them up and make the inquiry; secondly you can call whoever you've selected as the supplier as to what the options are. A third choice is to go to an RV dealer (and/or service center) and make the same inquiries. You've got many options but they most easily start with picking up the phone.

Yet another option is to install the Ford puck system, I presume its available from Ford (only a phone call away); with that system you'll NOT have rails in the way.

And I'll say it again, you DO NOT have an F250 FWD (front wheel drive).

 

 

Another potential problem is ... reselling a used hitch.
They are quite numerous on craigslist; short of nearly giving them away supply and demand make them not worth the effort. I got my money's back in using mine.

Instead of trying to sell my previous old hitch I left it in my traded in vehicle (along with the 5th tailgate). Let the new owners use/ enjoy it.

 

i hope they also to!d you they are two pieces and while heavy, I take mine in and out of the bed by myself.