Ford F-350 hitch adapter kit uncertainty
I recently purchased a used new truck, 2015 F-350 to tow my Lakota 5th. The Husky slider 16K in my old truck was a rail attachment hitch. I have found a Ford part whose nomenclature is 5th Wheel R...
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MFL wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
With the adapter you are simply throwing good money after bad!
Above is true. Some things to consider...Using an adapter raises hitch height. Depending on fit, can be a more movement/clunking. Do you really need a sliding hitch? A B&W 3300 for Ford (non-slider) fits the pucks directly, and is light wt...2 pieces 75 lbs/78 lbs. A direct fit slider is also available, but heavier.
If you save the $400, not buying adapter, sell the current hitch, you'll only be about $400 from a quality direct fit hitch. I know, it is easy to spend other peoples money, and if wanting to keep current hitch, it will work with one of the adapters.
Enjoy that new to you truck!
Jerry
Well in my case it was about $600 to $700 if I sold the Reese and skipped the adapter, and bought a B&W for the puck system. It is on the list, but had other short term needs for those $$$$.
So a $300 Reese adapter, and the old Reese hitch, well it all worked out great! The new 2016 bed is deeper, the adapter covered that and about 1/2" of extra rail clearance.
