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ZagiFlyer
Explorer
Jun 07, 2023

Usefulness of Ford "5th-Wheel/Gooseneck" package

I'm looking to buy a Ford F250/350 as a tow vehicle for my next 5r. I already have a Reese sliding 16K hitch from my previous 5r (Part No. 30051). I also see that Ford OEMs hitches. My question is, if...
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jun 08, 2023
schlep1967 wrote:
Get the puck system and a new hitch. Go with an auto-slider and you will never break out a window.
The Reese adapter linked above costs about $600. Seems like a waste of money and adds another failure point.


well I have had the Reese adapter in our 2016 Ram 3500 for going of six years, the truck bought used the end of 2018. Pre Covid, I only paid a couple dollars over $300 for ours, no difference than putting in rails, just removable for flat floor.

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