1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty 6-1/2 Foot Bed with Overload Springs Fifth Wheel Hitch

Name: B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
Brand: B and W
SKU: BWRVK3270
Price: 899 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80524344569289 (534 reviews)

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B and W 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Universal Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty6-1/2 Foot Bed with Overload Springs

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

534 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: BWRVK3270

Price: $899.00

Installation Rails: BWRVR3200

Price: $188.00

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,492.44

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4500 lbs Vertical Load
18000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
17 - 19 Inch Tall
Made in USA

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Universal Install Kit BWRVR3200

Above Bed Rails

6 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch does not fit Cab and Chassis or vehicles with 34 inch frame

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Demco 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty6-1/2 Foot Bed with Overload Springs

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs

591 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550034

Price: $1,725.00

Installation Rails: DM8552005-71

Price: $284.34

Complete Kit:

Retail:$2,030.00

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4500 lbs Vertical Load
18000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit DM8552005-71

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

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Demco 21K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty6-1/2 Foot Bed with Overload Springs

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

591 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550035

Price: $2,050.00

Installation Rails: DM8552005-71

Price: $284.34

Complete Kit:

Retail:$2,455.00

Our Price: $2,334.34

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit DM8552005-71

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

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