5th wheel hitch advice!!

No matter which hitch you think you will get; I would shop around at other dealers or hitch specialty shops. The price at the big boys is not always the best price.

Robby, you did not mention what year your pickup was I'm guessing newer than mine which was one of the first 2011 models. Mine had the tow package that included the 5th wheel prep package. My pickup has the 8 foot bed and the 5th wheel prep package may not be available in the short bed. But if you should have that option you will have 5 holes ( rubber plugs) with in the bed center forming a X. The 5th wheel uses the 4 outside tips of the X, Gooseneck hitch uses the center hole and the forward 2 holes for chain attachment. Reese Hitch is the supplier for Ford.
The nice thing about this arrangement, all the frame is below the bed so if you should remove the hitch you have the flat surface of the bed.
Happy Trails

If you plan to put some miles on your new trailer you might want to consider one of the air hitches that are available. Our road system can do a lot of damage and the air hitch will help save wear and tear, the only problem is they are pricey.

The pin box is the mor/ryde flex pin box.

If you have the Reese revolution pin box you cannot use the B&W Companion I don't think. But, if you have a standard box and want a fantastic hitch solution, look at B&W turnover ball and the companion.

We also just entered the 5er world after pulling a TT for years. We went with the 16K Pullrite SuperGlide with Superrails (removeable for a flat bed). Cost is a little more, but we're very happy with our purchase...especially at the first campsite backing in uphill with poor traction when the truck lurched and I noticed the corner of the trailer come past the cab - very glad it automatically moved it back!

I have a 16k pullrite superglide with super rails. I too have the SD short bed. So glad I spent the extra for the pullrite. Just hook up and go. Don't have to worry about anything unless I get to about 90 degrees coming or going. Camping World installed my hitch and rails.

The B&W Companion gets my vote. I did the install, only hole to drill was in bed for drop pin. I used a cheap hole saw with a oiled sponge inside. Had to make a notch under the bed where a heavy cross support went. My Companion and turnover ball was just over a grand total including shipping. All the bolts through my boxed frame had metal holder that you could insert the bolt through another hole and hold it while starting the nuts. With the teflon lube plate it still looks great after 2 yrs.

If you have the Reese revotution pin box you do not need a slider hitch.in my opinion the best hitches are the b&whitches