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adayers
Explorer
Apr 15, 2016

Long Box vs Short Box and slip hitch for 5th wheel

I searched and thought I'd find a lot of information on this one. So I am looking for a tow vehicle and need to decide on 8' or 6.75' box and the ramifications of having a slip hitch. I loose a bit ...
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MFL
Nomad II
Apr 15, 2016
It is best to have an 8' bed for towing a FW. In reality many, including me are towing with a 6.75' bed. I have towed two different FWs, with two different 6.75 bed Fords. I have never needed a "slip hitch", with the FWs I towed.

If your FW has a front cap styled for standard bed towing, you should have no problem. You may not be able to back to a 90 degree angle, but that serves no purpose anyway. It only strains your suspension and tires.

Jerry

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