Best Hitch - Pinbox combo
A month ago we got a 2011 F350, PSD, 6 1/2' box with the Ford factory prep in the bed for a 5th wheel hitch. This weekend we placed an order for a 2014 Mountaineer 331RLT. I know the front cap is supposed to be compatible with the short bed trucks so no slider hitch is required however a number of dealers say they still recommend a slider. I will be wanting to get a pin box with the cushioning like a Mor-ride or TrailAir Roto or Tri-Glide.
I don't want a manual slider and I haven't been able to find an auto slider that is compatible with the Ford factory prep. I would like to keep the weight of the hitch as low as possible so I can remove it myself to have full use of the bed. Some of those sliders can get pretty heavy.
At this point I am looking at a Reese Elite 18k hitch or B&W Companion OEM 20k hitch and then matching that with the 5th Airborne Sidewinder Pinbox. This would seem to give me the enhanced turning radius of a slider without the hitch weight and the smoother ride provided by the 5th Airborne.
So my question is what do you think of my solution? Are there better or cheaper options?
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Bruce & Lori, now happily retired and Charli (our 60lb lap dog)
2011 F350 KR 6.7PSD, 4x4, CC, SB, Reese Elite 18k.
2015 Mountaineer 331RLT, 5thAirborne Sidewinder, Dual A/C, Fireplace, HT Seating, Dual Pane Windows, Cocoa interior.
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