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Fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing

Your vehicle may be equipped with a fifth-wheel prep package. This

package enables your vehicle to accept certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches

and gooseneck ball hitches. The fifth-wheel trailer hitch is attached to

the four mounting pads in the pick-up bed; an optional 7–pin connector

provided in the bed as well. Alternatively, if a gooseneck ball hitch is

used, the ball is attached to the tube in the center of the bed.

Shorter pick-up boxes (e.g. 6’ 6” F-250/350) provide less clearance

between the cab and fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer compared to “long

box” pick-ups. When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it’s critical that

this combination provide clearance between the cab and tow vehicle for

turns up to and including 90 degrees. Failure to follow this

recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow

vehicle during tight turns that are typical during low-speed parking and

turning maneuvers. This contact could result in damage to the trailer and

tow vehicle.

WARNING: The mounting pads in the bed are specifically

designed for certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck

ball hitches. Do not use these mounting pads for other purposes. Doing

so could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control,

and personal injury. Contact your authorized dealer to purchase

gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches that are compatible with your

vehicle.

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the

towing system could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of

vehicle control and personal injury.

Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch ratings

WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch label is

the maximum possible trailer rating. To find the maximum trailer

weight allowed for your specific vehicle, consult your authorized dealer

or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized

dealer.

Safety chains

Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers

of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the

chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.

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