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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 30, 2016
Bute56 wrote:
Yes I have lots of experience pulling bumper pull trailers.


That being the case, you should be able to manage without a slider, and a Ford SB truck. I have towed two different FWs with SB Fords since 1999, using a NON-sliding hitch. I don't know how short I can back with current rig, but it's never even been an issue.

Many hitches are adjustable ahead/back, such as the B&W, to allow more clearance.

Jerry

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