Good point about the tie down. Weight, eh. It's already sorta heavy...
The extra weight really only comes in to play if you want maximum payload for something like a ovehead camper or other very heavy equipment on the truck.
I was thinking the same thing. Originally I was thinking mostly for possible resale but now, besides all the reasons mentioned so far, I like the idea of not being limited as to what I may want to tow in the future.
That's good to know about the plug. I never used a 5th wheel before but it makes sense now that I think about it.
When shopping it seemed to be split 50/50 weather or not to order the prep by dealers. The ones saying not to get it were offering the B&W for a extra $1200 with box trailer plug installed. Thoes pushing not to ge the factory system were saying the it is not good, week and such. I could not find any factual basis on the net for that statement. The B&W does make nice stuff but if installing that kit you have less 5th wheel options. From what I could find the factory system is made by Reese and one piece under the bed vs multiple pieces bolted together like B&W and doesn’t interfere with shock bolt removal like the B&W. The trucks I looked at without the prep did not come with the in box wiring so had to be added after the fact but was supposedly plug in play. So if you are handy could be added after the fact for less than the dealers are changing but still more than the factory option. I do occasionally pull a goose neck trailer so made more sense to get it from the factory than have to deal with adding it my self. I did opt not to order the Ford GN ball kit since was able to find a much more budget friendly option on eTrailer.
For tie-downs, I think that is referring to using the “holes” to put in the safety chain mounts that come with most Gooseneck Kits these days.
Exactly. I am also looking at modifying a 5er adapter plate to tie down a ATV easier and possibly a removable transfer tank. Since the prep kit is tied to the frame thinking it will be much stronger than drilling an bolting brackets to the box.
