Most definitely worth it!! I love it!! I did buy the Ford hitch and love it too!! But you DO NOT have to use the Ford hitch with it. The hitch AND the rail kit under the bed are BOTH made by Reese. So, you can get a Reese signature hitch and a mounting kit so it works with the prep package. That would probably cost about half of the Ford/Reese hitch. I hear they are hard to find right now, but I don't know for sure.
I worked the Ford hitch in as part of the deal on my truck and got it for $1200 (normally about $2800). Even if you don't end up getting a 5er, the prep package would certainly add to the resale value of your truck
It is a massive heavy duty hitch. Here's mine installed.
Yes, the bed is flat with the hole covers in place. The one in the middle is for the gooseneck ball, and the four for the 5er hitch look the same only smaller.
To mount, just stab the four corner posts in the holes, then there are four "arms" on the bottom of the hitch that turn outward to lock it in place.
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