Hitch advice for new ford fifthwheel prep

Hedgehog wrote:
I just ordered a new f350 crew cab shortbed with the ford fifthwheel prep package. The truck is a few months out so I have some time to ponder what is the best hitch for my application. The trailer I will towing is a 35'6" Montana that has a 16,000 GVWR. I know the way I travel that trailer will never weigh over 14,500. Obviously, I need a sliding hitch but the Reese elite series sliding hitch that drops into the ford puck system is very pricey at over $2,000. I could but a different sliding hitch and the Reese rail adapter for way cheaper. So, what is the benefit of buying the Reese elite slider vs. a different slider with the adapter? Which route would you go and if you went with the adapter, which hitch would you prefer on that adapter?

There is no "of course" on the need for a slider. Each application is different, but most truck/trailer combos won't hit when turning going forward. They will =all= hit going backwards, just sooner without a slider. I'll throw my vote in for the B&W hitch. Great product and great company standing behind it.

Lyle