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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs

Part Number: BW35QR
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The built-in slider on this sturdy hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual jaws offer a secure connection. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Custom installation kit included. 1-800-940-8924 to order B and W 5th wheel hitch part number BW35QR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all B and W products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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B and W 5th Wheel Hitch - BW35QR

  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Above Bed Rails
  • B and W
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Standard - Double Jaw
  • Double Pivot
  • 4500 lbs Vertical Load
  • 17 - 19 Inch Tall
  • 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel

The built-in slider on this sturdy hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual jaws offer a secure connection. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Custom installation kit included.


Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Built-in slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
  • 3/4" Thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
  • Cam-action latching handle helps prevent binding
    • Simple to release, even on unlevel terrain
    • Lockable to secure trailer to hitch - padlock sold separately
  • Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • Pivots front-to-back and side-to-side
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
  • Custom installation kit cuts down install time and limits drilling
    • Brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • Base rails sit in truck bed and provide mounting points for hitch
  • Gray powder coated steel is corrosion resistant
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
  • Hitch height: 17" - 19"
  • Travel: 12" front to back
  • Footprint: 31-3/4" wide x 33-1/2" deep
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Quiet, Secure Ride

The 3/4" thick jaw on the Patriot is precision machined to provide a tight, sturdy connection. And unlike slide-bar models, the rounded 2-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.


In addition to the sturdy jaw, the Patriot has durable polyurethane bushings built in to provide a smoother, more comfortable towing experience. These bushings sit on top of the pivot arms that support the fifth-wheel head. Because the head is resting on padded area, it is able to pivot without clanking. The ability of the head to pivot - both front to back and side to side - along with the trailer also helps to limit the chucking that may occur with a more static hitch.


Non-Binding Latch Handle

The dual jaw on the Patriot is operated by a simple-to-use cam-action handle. This handle allows you to quickly and easily release the jaws on the hitch, even if you are on uneven terrain. If any binding does occur between your truck and trailer, the jaws may remain closed after you move the handle to the open position. But because the handle is unlatched, there is nothing keeping the jaws closed except for the binding pressure. Therefore, simply driving your truck forward will be enough to force the jaws to open.


The cam-action handle is held in the closed position with the included pin and clip. For extra security, you can replace the pin with a sturdy padlock. The shackle on the lock you choose should have a diameter of 5/16", height of 3", and a width of 2-1/4".


Easily Adjustable Design

The B&W Patriot can be adjusted up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can easily accommodate the height of your trailer.


Built-In Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.


The slider that is built into the base of the Patriot allows for 12" of fore and aft travel to give you the clearance you need.



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Installation Details BW35QR Installation instructions



Video of B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Checking Out the B and W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty

Today we're going to take a look at the replacement slider base for the BMW Patriot slider 5th wheel trailer hitch, and this has an 18,000 pound weight capacity. Now this replacement slider base will fit the BMW Patriot slider 5th wheel trailer hitch and allows you to attach your 5th wheel hitch to the rails in your truck bed. The adjustable pivot arms, which are these right here that I've attached to the base already, this will let you mount the hitch head to fit your application. It has the polyurethane bushings right up at the top here. The hitch head would drop right on top of that. Now these arms when you attach them to here, there's a range of holes on both sides, so you can move the arms front to back for improved cab clearance, and you can also put them up to down to raise or lower. It gives you about three different hitch height settings because you want your trailer that you're towing to be about as level as possible to the tow vehicle, so you can put this in three different hitch height settings, either 17 inch, 18 inch, or 19 inch, and the hitch height is always measured from the truck bed to the top of the hitch head when it's installed in here.

The hitch head that goes on here is a part number BWRVC3200. We do sell that separately on your website. That would fit right on top of here and you can also buy this base with the head already included, and that's part number BWRVK3270. Now this is a very quick and simple installation. It fits on the above bed base rails, so it is compatible with industry standard above bed base rails. The rails we do sell separately.

If you already have rails in your truck bed they should work in there with no problem. This does include the four hitch pins and clips that'll attach the hitch to the rails. This base is a steel construction. It has a nice grey power coat finish, which is corrosion resistant. This part is made in the USA. A few specs on this, the gross towing weight capacity is 18,000 pounds.

The hitch height I had mentioned once your head's on here measure from the truck bed to the top of the hitch head would be 17 inches to 19 inches, and the travel on this, I'm going to show you the travel is 12 inches front to back, so if this is the cab, that would be the tailgate so this is in the lock towing position. If you just raise that lever up you can see it'll go 12 inches, and once it hits the maneuvering position it would lock into place and then when you're done maneuvering and you want to go back to the towing position, again just lift that lever up to unlock it and it'll release and lock into the towing position just like that. One last measurement I want to give you is the foot print of this, the width and the depth of it to give you an idea of how much space this will take up in your truck bed. Width is going to be right at 32 inches and the depth from front to back is right at 29 and 1/2. That should do it for the review of the replacement slider base for the BMW Patriot slider 5th wheel trailer hitch with the 18,000 pound weight capacity.


Customer Reviews

B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs - BW35QR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (483 Customer Reviews)

The built-in slider on this sturdy hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. Dual jaws offer a secure connection. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Custom installation kit included.

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The B&W 327018K 5th wheel hitch is an excellent product and a really good value. After my 22 year old Reese 14K hitch broke (compromised the locking jaws) I was unsure what my options were so I called E-trailer. Fortunately I got Alex on the phone. He was extremely helpful and insightful. He told me about the B&W products and that is how I ended up with the 3270. I was concerned about the weight. As a 68 year old retiree, I was able to lift the Reese in/out of my truck but afraid the B&W would be too heavy. Alex told me they offered a product that clamped into 5th wheel jaws of the B&W. If I had a pulley system, a lift, or a tractor it was a piece of cake. I have the latter two. After I received the new hitch I assembled and installed in a couple of minutes. Taking the hitch in/out is easy. Thank you Alex



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There was a snafu on the delivery of this, like it ending up 1000 miles from my house on the first try, and then the delivery company getting mad at me for not having a forklift at my house. Since I just got this yesterday I can't say much ab out it yet, I am still trying to install it. I do suggest a hoist in your garage if you plan on removing this hitch at all, it is heavy. It looks to be in great condition though! I can't wait to get it attached so I can give it a test drive on a 2 hour trip. I can tell you that two RV retailers suggested this B&W hitches, so I have high hopes. With all the products on the market today, to get recommendations from two different companies that installs them, is impressive.



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This is a quality hitch. Very well constructed and I can't wait to try it out. If you need the bolt dow rails and kit give yourself plenty of time to install.
2004 GMC 2500HD



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From the start,the folks at etrailer were very courteous and helpful. I called many times during the decision making process and everyone was always right there to help. When I finally decided to purchase the B&W 18K Patriot w/slider Bailey was there to help with the order. She explained the free freight shipping and it was a done deal. It arrived 1 day earlier than stated, as soon as I opened the cartons it was in fact the good ol' American made quality I was accustomed to growing up. I proceeded to install on the B&W rails I purchased and installed locally on my 2022 F250 Lariat/ Tremor.I had a small hick- up with the install and etrailer gave me B&W's # as they like to handle issues themselves. Stephanie at B&W was just as courteous. Overall a very pleasant experience. The Patriot was basically plug and play. I then connected my 2021 Grand Design 303RLS Reflection and rolled down yhe road. What a smooth and quiet ride, loved it! I would definitely recommend etrailer and their products. Thank you all that helped.



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Excellent gear from B&W. the original delivery was missing some components. etrailer was great working with me to expedite the parts to get them to me in time for my upcoming trip. Awesome support from the site here!



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The best sliding 5th wheel hitch I have ever owned. Delivery and service from a dependable and friendly company. George was great.



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Wow! Very stout and built solid! A far cry from the Reese 16k slider fifth wheel hitch! The slider and fifth wheel pin lock are very smooth.



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Tech assistance with questions and ordering process was great. I will use etrailer again and will recommend them to others.

Unit is solid and well built, just as advertised. Assembly and installation was straightforward but prepare for lifting help as the base unit is quite heavy.

This is a replacement upgrade and I can't wait for weather to get better and go camping.



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This hitch is great! Works flawlessly and is easy to install. Directions for mounting hardware sucks . I I’m on of those who like to just hold it up and see how it works. I recommend reading the crappy instructions and then hold the brackets up. Front bar directions good rear bar is bad .



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Works great and installation was easy. Slide works flawlessly.



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So far so good. Hitch appears to be good quality. It was easy to install after installing the mounting kit. I haven't used it yet so I can't comment on how it handles when pulling a camper.



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This is an excellent hitch, easy install on existing mounting rails! Etrailer had the best price by far and provided free shipping! I would highly recommend this company, the only issue I had was with UPS freight, who sat on my shipment for two full weeks before delivering it.



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Heavy duty and looks very well made. Everything I wanted and made in the USA!



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This is my first time using a fifth wheel hitch so I don’t have anything to compare it to but other people recommend it to me I haven’t had any issues with this well built hitch and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.



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Great hitch in my 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed. I had to contact B&W due to a concern with tightening the mounting bolts. The threads in the holes are painted, B&W said to run a tap through the threads. Also I was missing a few bolts on previously installed mounting kit. B&W sent me the whole bolt kit overnight for free. Awesome American company proudly supporting their products. I highly recommend their products. Also etrailer sent this hitch to me in a timely manner at a great price. I would use etrailer again. Thank you!



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Put the 4 pins in before you torque the last rail.
Had to slide mine over an 1/8” for the pins to go in .
Would have saved some time.
Easy install on my 2019 F350



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So happy to have used this slider hitch for the past year easy to use and absolutely no chucking sound whatsoever,my wife loves that part Thanks for providing the best product possible



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Very nice hitch and iam glad i talked to yall before purchasing it. I had purchased a lower end hitch that came in damaged no fault to yall and iam very glad i upgraded. Super quite and very easy hook up!



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By the way the tool I made for the installation of the hitch you can do it blind folded



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Just little over an year ago I bought an 18 k patriot from etrailer I could be happy with the purchase it was just what they said it would be the quality of this hitch is out standing made by American workers who stand behind there products!



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Fast delivery as always , quality products.I recommend etailer



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Overall a very solid hitch. The dual jaw system I’ve never used before just had a slide bar, and after one year using this hitch, the jaws are very forgiving especially when the hitch is in a bind. Just pull the handle and the jaws release with ease.



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A little heavy for one person to install, i use a block and chain. quite and secure. smooth engage/disengagement to fifth wheel. definetly recommend



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Great 5th wheel hitch for the cost, easy to use. It is a heavier unit, so once it's in, it's pretty much stays there, yet removing it to just the rails isn't difficult at all.



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Pulled twice now and have great clearance between cab and trailer.


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  • Determining Fifth Wheel Turning Clearance
    I can certainly help shed some light on the situation. I also am not aware of any app that calculates turning clearance. If only it were so easy right? If you have the option to purchase a long bed truck, that would be preferred. That way you will never have to worry about clearance. Also, GMC offers an OEM 5th wheel prep package, which would make your life a lot easier. Otherwise you will need to install a rail kit like the # BWRVK2505. The official answer is- "it depends". Generally...
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  • Adapter Needed To Fit A B&W Patriot Slider Hitch In A 2022 Ram 2500 With OEM Puck System
    Yes, you're in need of the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # RP30154, which fits the the puck system in the bed of your 2022 Ram 2500 and accepts ISR hitches like your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270. Note: This adapter will raise the height of you hitch 2" so you will want to lower the hitch head to keep your trailer level while you tow.
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  • How Much Does B&W Companion With Slider Weigh
    The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775 weighs 251 lbs fully assembled. The base # BWRVB3775 is 181 lbs and the head # BWRVC3006 is 70 lbs. This is confirmed to fit your 2024 Silverado 2500 with the prep package.
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for Using B and W Patriot Slider in Bed of 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
    To use a B and W Patriot Slider fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3270 in your 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed the correct rail kit is the part # BWRVK2605.
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  • Adapter Rails Needed To Mount A B&W Patriot Slider In A 2017 Ram 2500 With OEM Puck System
    To mount your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 in the bed of your 2017 Ram 2500 with an OEM puck system you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails # C29BR. This will lock into the pucks and provide base rails for your hitch to mount to. I've attached a customer review picture below where they also used this with a Patriot slider.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Short Bed
    To get the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails # DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning that since you have a short bed, I'd actually recommend going with a sliding hitch # BWRVK3270. The reason being is, when short bed trucks use fixed hitches to make tight turns, there's going to be significantly less room for the trailer and truck cab,...
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  • Above Bed Rail Kit for 2017 Ford F-250 Short Bed
    For an above bed rail kit that fits your 2017 Ford F-250 you can use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2402. These are industry standard rails (ISR) that are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel hitches. This installation will not require removing the bed of your truck. You will also want a sliding 5th wheel hitch if you don't already have one. For that I recommend...
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  • Would It Be Safe To Haul a 7,600LB 5TH Wheel With a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Extended Cab?
    According to the owners manual for your 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 extended cab with the automatic transmission it carries either a maximum trailer weight of 7,800lbs or 8,800lbs depending on the axle gear ratio. If you have 3.73 gears it is rated for up to 7,800lbs of trailer weight or 13,000lbs combined for truck and trailer. If you have the 4.10 gears it is rated for up to 8,800lbs of trailer weight or 14,000lbs combined for the truck and trailer. Personally even for short trips I would...
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  • Will The B&W Patriot Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Work With A 2022 Ford F-250 With Factory Pucks?
    The Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR that you mention for your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 will only add about 2-1/2" of height. With the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 measuring in at 17-19" in height, your total height with this adapter will be 19-1/2" - 21-1/2". To verify if this is going to be too much/not enough height for your 5th wheel, you'll want to measure from the ground to the bottom of your pin box where your king pin is. You'll then need...
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  • 5TH Wheel Rail Kit For a 2000 Ford F-250 Short Bed To Accept a B&W Patriot 5TH Wheel Hitch
    I recommend installing the Curt 5TH Wheel Rails # C16443-204 on your 2000 Ford F-250. Currently B&W only goes back to 2005 for their custom under bed brackets. For your 2000 F-250 you would have to use the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # BWRVR3200 to stay with B&W rails and under bed brackets. These underbed brackets are universal so you will have to drill the frame to use this kit. The Curt # C16443-204 rails are custom fit so you will not have to drill your frame. They...
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  • I Need A Fifth Wheel Hitch And Rail Kit For 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 6-3/4 Bed
    With this truck bed configuration (6-3/4) on your 2024 Silverado 2500, you'll need a slider hitch so that you can make turns properly without the trailer making contact with your truck. I recommend the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 due to it's well-known durability and excellent quality, and it's made in USA. For the rail kit, I would go with B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2505 because they are great quality and USA made, but also because they are Custom made for your vehicle,...
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  • Is 18,000 lb B&W Patriot Slider Enough For 12,000 lb 5th Wheel on 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
    Hey there Jeff, good question, and I think you were referring to the Patriot as there isn't an 18,000 lb Companion. And the answer to your question is an unequivocal yes, a 12,000 lb 5th wheel like your Montana High Country can absolutely be pulled using the 18,000 lb B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270. You made a great choice with the Patriot, as not only is the weight rating correct, but there just isn't a better overall value for a 5th wheel hitch, in my opinion....
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation For A 2024 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    Hello Jamie, thanks for reaching out. Since your 2024 Ram 2500 is a short bed, I do recommend that you go with a sliding 5th wheel hitch. The slider is to help with clearance on tight turns or when backing up into a tight parkign spot. If your Ram truck has the OEM puck system in the bed, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670. The Companion hitch is a super solid hitch made here is the USA. The slider is smooth and...
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  • Recommended Lift Kit for a 5th Wheel Trailer w/ a High Nose
    It sounds like you have a B&W Patriot Slider item # BWRVK3270. I am surprised to hear you found an adapter that actually works with it. I recommend replacing that hitch with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3370. This hitch will drop right down into the pucks and sit the thickness of the adapter lower. If you are using the Curt item # C88KR this will save you 2-1/2". For the rest of the 5" or 6" inches you are looking for...
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  • Installation of B&W Base Rails on 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 Foot 3 Inch Bed
    If I follow correctly, you have a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 3 inch box. Our site shows "6-1/2 Foot Bed" and you are concerned about installing the B&W Base Rails, # BWRVK2600. Yes, these install the same as the long bed, 8 foot bed trucks and our site's text simply adjusts most all listing to 6-1/2 Foot Bed for most any short bed (excluding the new super short 5 foot beds) or 8 foot beds for long bed trucks. Even though some manufacturers are making long beds at 8 foot 2 inches....
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  • Will Curt 5th Wheel Brackets Fit 2020 Ford F-250 With Welded Brackets Inside the Frame Rail
    Hi Rich; as long as those welded brackets aren't blocking the holes for the bolts to run through you can install the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford # C99BR on your 2020 F-250. Take a look at the instructions below and compare them to your truck now to be sure. You will also need the # C16104 or # C16204 base rails to attach a 5th wheel hitch like the # BWRVK3270 or # BWRVK3255.
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  • Do You Need to Use All of the Bolts Required to Install B&W Base Rails in a 1999 Ford F-250
    You will need to use all of the bolts required to install the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 to use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw # BWRVK3270. It is important to note that the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 does require drilling into the vehicle frame for installation. This is likely what is needing to be done to install the rails correctly.
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