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tourusa
Explorer
Oct 27, 2022

Finally got the truck, next will the fifth wheel fit ?.

Hi all, finally got the f350 dually with 8ft bed, previous owner was doing hot shoting and I have an aux tank and tool box in the bed .

The issue I’m concerned about is which fifth wheel hitch would you suggest , and with all left in place do I have enough clearance for any turns with a 30ft fifth wheel, suggestions on if I need a sliding hitch or suggestions appreciated

My question is do I need to remove all or just the tool box to ensure I have 5th wheel clearance

From the top pin to the tool box I have

3ft from forward pins to start of tank

26 inch height tool box installed with but can be separated from the tank
31 to top of tank caps

Pictures below



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  • tourusa's avatar
    tourusa
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2022
    Thanks jerry for you assessment and recommendation, and when not in use easy to uninstall, and you mention adjustments. Do I need a sliding hitch with the tool
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Oct 28, 2022
    Lots of B&W hitch fans on this forum, including me. While there are other hitches that will fit your OEM puck system, IMO, the B&W Companion 3300 is the best choice for ease of use, and great fit to the pucks. It can easily be adjusted up/down, and ahead/back.

    Since you have a DRW, capable of towing a FW of more than 20K, you may want to consider the 3305, same as above, but rated to 25K.

    Jerry
  • tourusa's avatar
    tourusa
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2022
    How do I ensure I get the correct hitch for bed rail clearance ? Any suggestion on hardware curt etc appreciated
  • tourusa's avatar
    tourusa
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2022
    Hi thanks all for the quick response I’ve updated the questions

    The issue I’m concerned about is clearance with the tool box and aux tank, also which fifth wheel hitch would you suggest , and with all left in place which I’m not convinced I need an AUX tank ? Open to comments, do I have enough clearance for any turns with a 30ft fifth wheel, suggestions on if I need a sliding hitch or suggestions appreciated
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2022
    You should be good without removing either assuming that your fifth wheel has sufficient bedrail clearance. Your filler caps are too far forward to be a problem. You will have to keep watch if backing sharp up an incline.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Oct 27, 2022
    "My question is do I need to remove all or just the tool box to ensure I have 4 wheel clearance"

    ^^^Pictures are a good idea, but statement above, a bit unclear?

    Maybe you could post a bit more, better describing what problem you are trying to solve?

    What type hitch do you plan to use?

    Jerry

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