glenndibler Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Where can I obtain an owner/technical manual for the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package. Specifically I am interested in how the actual hitch attaches to the Ford 5th wheel attachment point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 When you buy the hitch itself it will come with a booklet, although its not the clearest description. I haven't bought my fifthwheel (trailer) yet, but when I do I plan on having the dealer double check it and go over it with me. Since its basically a reese elite I'm thinking most rv dealers should be familiar with it. Overall I'm a huge fan of the gooseneck setup, so much simpler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltsmitty Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I've ordered a 2011 F350 with the prep package. I'm also looking for tech specs to order the correct legs for my Reese hitch head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Found this on Ford's updated order guide: The prep package is also compatible with Reese® Elite Series and Signature Series hitch kits updated with a new Leg Service Kit (Part #BC3Z-A00A25-A). Hopefully thats the part your looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ksilverbullet Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Here's the operating instructions for the Reese Elite 18k/25k hitch, might get you closer to what you're looking for: http://www.draw-tite.net/pdf/n30143.pdf EDIT- just noticed you probably saw Smokey's post over on TDS regarding this... Edited November 22, 2010 by 2ksilverbullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Wow thats a lot of great info. They booklet Ford gave you was basically nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzar66 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I heard that there is an extra cross member in the bed for strenght Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbTx1 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Found this on Ford's updated order guide: The prep package is also compatible with Reese® Elite Series and Signature Series hitch kits updated with a new Leg Service Kit (Part #BC3Z-A00A25-A). Hopefully thats the part your looking for! So this isn't actually a gooseneck hitch, but makes the truck ready for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ksilverbullet Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 So this isn't actually a gooseneck hitch, but makes the truck ready for it? You'll have to forgive my lack of knowledge in this department as I'm new to 5th wheels (but not trailers). I got the 5th wheel prep package on my '11 F-350 (along with the hitch) and it came with a Reese 25k 5er hitch but nothing for a gooseneck setup. I do have a 3-4" hole (that's capped) in the center of the bed for a gooseneck setup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The prep package from the factory basically does just that - it preps your truck for a fifth wheel AND/OR a gooseneck hitch. Both have to be ordered separate from the prep package. You don't need that leg kit for the gooseneck set up (thats just to adapt older Reese fifth wheels you might already own) , just the kit from Ford for about $300.00 which comes with the 2 5/16" ball for the center and tie down hooks that go into 2 of the 4 outer holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live4therut Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Is there anyone on the forum who has actually went ahead and had the gooseneck hide a ball type hitch intalled with this prep kit? I am trying to decide whether or not to order this for my new truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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