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Bute56
Explorer
Mar 30, 2016

Having a hard time picking 5th wheel hitch setup

Hey guys. Ive researched for days and cant seem to settle on what to get. I have a 2015 F250 CCSB. Since I have the short box, it seems like a sliding hitch or the reese sidewinder is the way to go. I...
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MFL
Nomad II
Mar 31, 2016
You mentioned first FW, but do you have experience towing other trailers? With most trailers, you can only turn so short before hitting. A FW is the same, you just need to be aware when turning really short. If you have use for a goose neck ball then the Companion is a good choice.

I would not be concerned about bed rails, if you needed to go that route. If you cut out a rubber bed mat to fit around the rails, it's like they aren't even there with the hitch removed.

Jerry

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