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Wjohns02's avatar
Wjohns02
Explorer
Jun 07, 2019

Hitch Help Needed - Transfer Old or Buy New

I have a pullrite slider hitch mounted in my 2016 F350 dually. I’m purchasing a 2019 f350 dullay with the puck system. The dealership has agreed to transfer the current hitch to the new truck but I’m thinking it might be smarter to purchase a hitch that will mount with the puck system such as the B & W 5th will hitch.

My thought is this would allow me to easily remove the hitch from the bed when not needed.

Additionally I assume to move the pullrite slider will require some type of adapter kit in order for it to work in the new truck.

Anybody had a similar sitiuation? If so would you share thoughts on best option?

Thanks
  • allen8106's avatar
    allen8106
    Explorer
    Jun 12, 2019
    Demco sells and adapter plate to mount older hitches in newer trucks with the puck system. I bought one for my 2018 GMC and it works fine.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jun 08, 2019
    Good choice!! Yes, it is very easy to install/remove the B&W hitch for Ford pucks. The base and head are not super heavy either, but very solid built. You will like the ease of operation, and seeing the hitch jaws wrapped around the pin, arm closed, pin lock installed, no question it is secure.

    Enjoy that new truck, and the hitch made for it!

    Jerry
  • Wjohns02's avatar
    Wjohns02
    Explorer
    Jun 08, 2019
    Thanks for the input and quick responses. After thinking through it I’m going to go with the new B & W hitch. Appears to be pretty easy to install and take out as needed. I’ll sell the pullrite to help offset the cost of the new hitch.

    Picking up the new truck tomorrow:)
  • spud1957's avatar
    spud1957
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2019
    Wjohns02 wrote:
    I have a pullrite slider hitch mounted in my 2016 F350 dually. I’m purchasing a 2019 f350 dullay with the puck system. The dealership has agreed to transfer the current hitch to the new truck but I’m thinking it might be smarter to purchase a hitch that will mount with the puck system such as the B & W 5th will hitch.

    My thought is this would allow me to easily remove the hitch from the bed when not needed.

    Additionally I assume to move the pullrite slider will require some type of adapter kit in order for it to work in the new truck.

    Anybody had a similar sitiuation? If so would you share thoughts on best option?

    Thanks


    Pullrite sells the feet to hook into the pucks. They sell them for around $400. Not available at their dealers.

    Spoke to them directly.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jun 07, 2019
    "it might be smarter to purchase a hitch that will mount with the puck system such as the B & W 5th will hitch."

    Answered your own question!

    Not a better standard Hitch on the market.

    For your viewing pleasure.

  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Jun 07, 2019
    Double check with the dealer that the "free" transfer doesn't have any gotach'yas (like selling you an adapter kit for the price of an entirely new hitch). But otherwise, if you are happy with the hitch, no need to replace it.

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