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WrightOn's avatar
WrightOn
Explorer II
Apr 09, 2016

Hitch in 2011 F350

I will be upgrading my TV from a '99 7.3 to a '11 6.7. I'm very excited about the bells and whistles that the "new" truck has that the 17 year old does not. With that, I'm looking for help related to hitches. My current set up is a Reese 15k hitch. The new truck has a B&W ball in the bed.

1. What are my options using that ball and not installing the rails from my Reese?
2. Do the holes in the 1999 match up with the 2011? Probably better asked, Do the rails fit the 2011?
3. Would you recommend using the Reese hitch in the 2011 truck?

Thank you in advance for your answers.
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  • WrightOn's avatar
    WrightOn
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2016
    Thank you for the help. I take possession of the truck on Saturday and will have more definite information at that time.
  • dbbls's avatar
    dbbls
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    If there is a ball in the bed, look to see if it has the Reese mount under the bed. The factory prep has 5 holes in the bed, one for the goose neck ball and four for the pucks of a Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch.
  • cant_remember_I's avatar
    cant_remember_I
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2016
    I have the same truck and I'm very happy with my B&W Companion. But the Anderson will also work with the ball without any other modifications. They did the hard part already by installing the turn over ball. Enjoy the new truck, I love mine.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Apr 10, 2016
    You can also install a Curt X5 fifth wheel rail adaptor In the B&W and use your current fifth wheel hitch.

    Companion is the best bet though with your gooseneck.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Apr 10, 2016
    You could get a B&W Companion, that is made to work with the B&W ball. You could install it yourself, without drilling any holes for rails.

    Jerry
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Apr 10, 2016
    If it has the prep package then you get a compatible hitch like the one in my sig line or a B/W. The hitch drops right into the four holes (covered with plastic pucks) around the hole for the gooseneck. Takes me about 5 minutes to attach or remove my hitch. The rails are hidden under the bed.

    This gives you a flat truck bed when the hitch is out.

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