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Andersen ultimate hitch in 6 5 foot bed.
If the mat needs to be cut what parts of the ultimate 5th wheel connection need to rest on the metal of the bed.
Now this typically will work in shorter truck beds but since yours is 6 feet long it may not be enough.
For your 2018 ram 2500 6 5 bed with factory puck system i recommend the demco 5th wheel rail adapter for ram oem 5th wheel towing prep package 25 000 lbs dm6099 to give you the bed rails needed to use the andersen ultimate connection 5th wheel trailer hitch system with adapter 20 000 lbs am3200 which weighs just 55 lbs and will give.
That means that unlike other fifth wheel trailer hitches for short bed trucks the ultimate connection eliminates dirty hands and mess.
The andersen ultimate connection 5th wheel trailer hitch system am3200 provides an offset or set back of 9 inches to allow better clearance for shorter truck beds.
The ball of the ultimate 5th wheel connection rides inside a greaseless coupler.
This picture is my own truck and rv and as you can see i can turn almost 90 degrees with a 6 5 ft bed.
For your 2018 ford f 150 with 5 5 foot bed the b w turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch w custom installation kit bwgnrk1115 is the correct fit.
You will want to use the 4 inch offset ball bwgnxa4085 because the bed is shorter than 6 feet.
This offset ball will work with the andersen ultimate hitch but you will still need to be careful with turning clearances due to the short.
When it comes to the best quality in trailer hitches and towing products most people think andersen hitches.
So if you have a short bed truck the ultimate 5th wheel connection still has you covered.
There are other auh users that have received a lot of truck bed damage due to the design of the itch.
The andersen ultimate 5th wheel connection trades some maneuverability for the light weight and compact design.
The ultimate 5th wheel connection gives you freedom from the heavy burden and hassle of a standard 5th wheel hitch.
The ultimate 5th wheel connection gives you an incredibly smooth and quiet ride unrivaled by any other 5th wheel hitch on the market today.
For anyone who frequently removes their hitch i believe this is the best option.
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