Hitches for Ford's 5th wheel pkg

Pullrite and Curt both make a drop in hitch for the Ford factory prep also. Along with Reese and B&W, all are good hitches. Just a matter of which you like best. Rails are already installed under the bed in the factory prep. And the hitch just drops into the holes in the bed. Takes longer to get it out of the box than to install it.

As far as a slider. Many do fine with a short bed and no slider and by being careful on tight back-ins. But there are also some who have knocked out a back window or dented a cab with that set up.

The Ford prep is rebranded Reese Elite so the Reese Elite will drop right in. As others have said, B&W makes a drop in for the Ford prep too that's just as good or better for less $. I don't use a slider with my shortbed Ford. The trailer can hit the truck if you're not careful. You can also hit a tree if your not careful...LOL. So, if he pays attention when in tight quarters, he will be fine. I also agree with the others that the RV dealer is being a lot less than honest. Trying to sell someone hitch rails and charging for installation when the truck already has the rails installed is in your face bold BS.

Yep, like said above, B&W for OEM puck system. I have not used a slider with my last two Fords, with no issue. The B&W adjusts up/down, ahead/back, it is a great hitch. Easy install, bottom weighs about 80#s, and head about 75#s.

Look at E-trailer, or Tweety's, for a great price!

Jerry

"Charge for installation?"

If the Ford factory prep is anything like the Dodge/Ram factory prep, "install" is:

1) take hitch out of box
2) put hitch head on base
3) put unit in back of truck and twist the lock handles

No way would I "pay" extra for an install.

RV dealers should be for buying RVs only... Nothing more.. Everything else on earth can be had elsewhere for a MUCH better price. Your friend should be looking at a truck accessory store.

This:

http://www.turnoverball.com/products/rvhitch/companion-oem-5th-wheel-hitch-fits-ford-puck-system

can likely be had for $1100-$1200 or so tax included.

If he has the 5th wheel package he won't need rails. In my option he likely won't need a slider either. If I were to buy a hitch for my truck today it would likely be a B & W. They make a hitch that will drop into the Ford. There are a few different manufacturers that make hitches for the Ford.