B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
Part Numbers: BWRVK3255,BWRVK2600
Our Price: $1,059.00
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
part number: BWRVK3255
The dual jaw on this 5th-wheel hitch offers a secure connection with 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Base adjusts for ideal vertical and fore/aft positioning. Rails sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- 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 release, even on unlevel terrain
- Lockable to secure trailer to hitch - padlock sold separately
- Fully articulating head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
- Front-to-back and side-to-side pivot
- Improved cab clearance achieved with 4" of front-to-back adjustment
- Attach pivot arms to base in desired position fore or aft
- 4 Height settings to fit your application
- Quiet, rattle-free ride with polyurethane bushings
- Base rails and installation kit sold separately
- Compatible with industry-standard, above-bed rails - B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese, and Valley
- Simplify installation with a semi-custom bracket kit (not available for all applications)
- 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: 16" - 19"
- Footprint: 31-1/2" wide x 24" 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 front to back as well as up and down for optimal positioning. As a result, this hitch can accommodate the height of your trailer and also help to give you the cab clearance needed to execute turns while towing.
To adjust either the height of the Patriot or the fore/aft positioning, just attach the hitch's pivot arms in the desired location on the base. The above diagram gives an indication of where to mount the arms so that you get the height and the cab clearance that you need.
RVK3255 B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel RV Hitch - 18,000 lbs
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
part number: BWRVK2600
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.
Features:
- Installation kit lets you mount your 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
- Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
- Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
- Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- Minimizes drilling and measuring
- Reduces installation time
- Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
- Compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel hitches
- Sturdy, powder coated steel resists corrosion
- 2 Base rails, custom brackets, and hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
RVR2600 B and W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot Fifth Wheel Above Bed Base Rails
RVR3210 Universal Above Bed Base Rails for B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Customer Reviews
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs - BWRVK3255
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - BWRVK2600
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (486 Customer Reviews)
The dual jaw on this 5th-wheel hitch offers a secure connection with 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. Durable polyurethane bushings limit rattle and vibration. Base adjusts for ideal vertical and fore/aft positioning. Rails sold separately. Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.by: Zeke01/18/2023
This 5th wheel has exceeded all my expectations. It’s worked flawlessly for thousands of miles and many different type of 5th wheels trailers. Not a peep, B&W FTW!!
by: Clint 12/15/2022
So far this has been a great hitch. Takes up a lot less space than the massive auto slider hitch that I had previously, and have had no problem with any sharp turns so far. It is also much easier to handle by myself taking it out of the truck. The only thing I’ve had some problems with is getting the handle lock pin out once I’m ready to disconnect. To solve, I’ve started wedging the flat part of my crowbar under the head of the pin and tapping it with a rubber mallet from underneath.
by: Mike11/18/2022
Love this hitch, very solid! Pretty light weight, easy to get in and out when I need to use the full truck bed. Easy height adjustment to get my 5th wheel riding level when towing.
by: Matthew09/24/2022
This hitch is amazing. I replaced an older Reese hitch. With my old hitch there was constant shucking and could feel the trailer pushing the truck while stopping. There is no more shucking and you can “barely tell” there’s a trailer behind me anymore. The coupling and uncoupling with the cam action lever is extremely simple!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HITCH
by: Ron A10/10/2022
I just got it installed looking forward to connecting the trailer. But, the trailer is in the shop! I spent a lot time evaluating hitches and decided on the B&W Patriot 18K. I would like to better packing for shipping, the finish on the hitch got damaged.
by: Dave 04/25/2023
Looks to be well built. Just finished putting it together. Good instructions and all the parts were there. Can't wait to try it.
by: Cindy & Bill03/07/2019
I did my research on this hitch and was convinced it was the one I wanted yet I still felt the need to get some input from the pros, 2 phone calls (one to E-trailer and one to B&W) and I came away with peace of mind that the B&W was the right one for me. Best of all they did not try to up sell me to the 22k hitch two rv dealers tried to tell me I would need to safely pull the 16,500 gvwr 5th wheel I was in the process of buying. The hitch was reasonably priced, arrived in a timely manner in good condition and installation was straight forward. Bottom line I couldn’t be happier with my B&W hitch but most of all my decision to buy it from etrailer
by: William 04/25/2024
Haven't had a chance to tow with it yet, but everything bolted right up and it was pretty easy to install. Looks like a really nice hitch and love the fact that it's American made.
by: Ron & Joyce08/27/2018
We received the hitch and brackets packaged very well. The installation went well and pretty straight forward.
We did not have our 5th wheel to set the height but took a lucky guess at 18". We picked the RV up and couldn't be happier with this hitch. Absolutely no chucking, very smooth ride. We have an uneven slope to back down to get to our RV pad and were concerned about that. With the swivel on this hitch, backed with no problem. We wouldn't settle for any other hitch if we have to ever buy another one.
The RV sales and service people were very impressed with this hitch and the way it is set up with the frame brackets.
Very happy customers!
by: Dylan05/19/2021
2005 Dodge Ram Pickup
This fitment was great on my 05 dodge 2500. Easy install and great customer service. Installation description was perfect couple tight spots with rear brackets touches exhaust on passenger side and driver side little hard with top shock mount nut is in the way but nothing to hard. Recommend this product super heavy duty and sturdy. Ready to pull my 5th wheel this weekend. Also i used my reese pro series head unit with it.
by: Michael 11/10/2023
I have always had bumper pull RVs. This is my first 5th wheel and 5th wheel hitch. It took approx 5-1/2 hrs to install the rails, hitch, and 7-way extension on a '17 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel with Ramboxs. I love the construction and the "feel" of the hitch. Directions were easy to follow. I get the trailer in a couple days, so no comment on towing, but I am not anticipating any complications. Looking forward to using this hitch for years to come.
by: Michael 02/22/2024
Love this. So much easier to hook up than with the Reese I used to have. It's also much easier to take in and out of the truck bed.
by: Susan 12/07/2021
We really enjoy the peace of mind this hitch provides. It is secure both in the truck and hitched to our 5th wheel. As it is heavy to install and remove so that we can use our truck when not towing, we installed a hydraulic lift in our garage to lift it out and onto a cart we push to the side for storage until next time. The lift puts it back up into the truck. It's so easy to have this sturdy hitch!
by: Jack01/12/2018
Product is well built and painted, spent 10 months with it about a block from the gulf of Mexico in the bed of my truck 24/7 and the paint hasn't faded, no parts have rusted or anything. Very impressed with build and paint quality. It also pulls smoother, and dampens a lot more than my Reese 5er did on rough roads. The Reese also began rusting and paint flaking 3 months after purchase and spent it's time in Oklahoma where the weather wasn't too harsh in comparison to the ocean air the B&W experienced in Texas. 10/10 B&W.
by: Patrick05/05/2018
Very pleased with my purchase of the Patriot 18k fifth wheel. It arrived on the day promised. Assembly and installation was simple. Product looks great.
by: Marc 10/08/2023
Love this new hitch! Very high quality and easy to operate. This was mounted in our Ford Ford F-350 6.7L Powerstroke. The hitch accommodates our current fifth wheel, and will allow for upgrades in the future. Very satisfied.
by: Rich 08/10/2022
B&W quality is hard to beat. AN excellent constructed and crafted hitch.
by: Alex10/23/2019
Hitch arrived on time and good packaging. It took maybe 45 minutes to assemble, very easy. It would have taken less time but the bolt holes are so precise that the paint made the bolts so tight that you had to run them through with a socket but rather that than to big.
by: Dan 01/31/2024
Nice kit. Everything lined up as it sho uld.
by: Gregory 10/29/2023
B&W Hitch is very well built and easy to latch and unlatch compared to other hitchs.
by: Paul09/12/2023
The platform on this hitch is well built and wider than my previoushitch. I have been using a different brand for years, this Patriot hitch is far superior to anything I looked at.
by: Keith07/15/2023
Arrived promptly and in perfect condition. Installed with little effort. Very pleased.
by: Joseph 10/03/2023
This is my second b@w it's the only hitch that I will tow with I had over 65000 miles of towing with the first one without a problem
by: Mitchell 10/25/2023
Hitch has been great. Easy to hitch and un hitch.
Well made
by: John S10/30/2019
Purchased B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch from etrailer a year ago. Received the hitch right away without any problems. etrailer.com was easy to purchase from. We were first time buyers on a 5th wheel. Had been using a new competitors hitch we bought from our dealership. Worse purchase ever. The competitor had just gotten into the 5th wheel hitch part recently. Went through 5 heads we received from the competitor and the hitch still did not work right. It would take us half an hour to an hour to hook up or unhook. Decided to take loss on hitch and buy a B &W hitch. The B & W hitch was awesome. Hooks up and unhooks in minutes. It is so easy. Would recommend B &W and etrailer anytime. The price from etrailer was great and was the cheapest price I could find anywhere. If I could have, I would have given B & W and etrailer 10 stars for the review.
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- Comparing B&W Patriot and Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitches
- The B and W Patriot hitch part # BWRVK3255 and the Curt A20 part # C16140 are both really excellent fifth wheel hitch that would work great for you. The both have really excellent jaw designs which provides a really tight and solid connection to the fifth wheel king pin and are both really well made and easy to use. The edge for me goes to the Patriot though as it's head comes off pretty easily which gives you ability to install and remove it a bit easier.
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 w/ out the OEM Prep Package
- Since you don't have the OEM prep kit you are going to need a set of industry standard rails to tow your fifth wheel trailer with your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500. I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # BWRVK2505. This custom fit kit mounts in existing holes in your Silverado's frame. This cuts down on installation time and doesn't require you to drill into your frame. I have linked an installation video below.
For your fifth wheel
view full answer... - Recommended Sidewinder Wedge Kit For A B&W 5th Wheel Hitch
- B&W Companion hitches that use the turnover ball hitches to mount to the bed, like the one you have, are not compatible with sidewinder pin boxes so there is not a wedge kit available for this combination. You would need to either replace the 5th wheel hitch or the pin box to tow your trailer. Since you have a 2008 Chevy Silverado with a 6-1/2' bed I recommend keeping the sidewinder pin box and replacing the hitch. Sidewinder pin boxes push the pivot point of the trailer back 22" whereas
view full answer... - How do I Install the B&W Patriot to My 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500?
- If you have the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255 (8-foot bed without OEM prep) or the # BWRVK3270 (6-3/4 foot bed without OEM prep), you will first need to purchase the Universal Base Rails # BWRVR3200 (for an 8-foot bed) or # BWRVK2505 (for the 6-3/4 foot bed).
For installing the base rails, you will need to remove any heat shield or under-bed spare tire (if you have one). Also, if you have any bed liner or mat, it will have to be removed or cut in order to allow the mounting rails to connect
view full answer... - Best Made in the USA 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2006 Ford F-350 with 8 Foot Bed
- The best made in the USA 5th wheel hitch we have that will work with the above bed industry standard mounting rails in your 2006 Ford F-250 is the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3255. The B&W Patriot features 3/4" thick locking jaws which are going to do an excellent job of reducing chucking/jarring. The four height settings in the pivot arms ensure the best chance of a level tow and the polyurethane bushings eliminate any noise. It also comes with a lifetime warranty.
view full answer... - Recommended Easy Operating 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ford F-350 with 8 Foot Bed
- It sounds like you have industry standard base rails in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-350 so most hitches on the market will fit without any issues.
For a smooth-acting hitch I recommend the 18K B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255. This has a cam-action handle that is easy to connect and release even in binding situations where your truck and trailer parking spot may not be 100% level.
This has a higher rating than your 16K Husky slider so you can get a larger trailer but in all honesty a 2K difference
view full answer... - Determining The Towing Capacity Of Your Truck
- To find out your truck's max Gross Tow Weight (GTW) you have to subtract it's Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW or curb weight) from the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). These numbers can be found in your vehicle's owner's manual.
For your 2007 Dodge Ram HD Long Bed I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000lbs # BWRVK3255 with the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # BWRVR3200. The base adjusts for
view full answer... - Is the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Hard to Put Together
- The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3255 is very easy to put together. In fact, I have created a video showing exactly how this is done which you can view below.
Please note, you will need a torque wrench for this install, if you don't have one we do carry a great cost effective option in the Powerbuilt Beam-Type Torque Wrench part # ALL644044.
view full answer... - Can a B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with a Rotating Pin Box
- Yes, you can use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 with a rotating pin box. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 does mount to industry standard rails.
There is not a B&W Companion hitch available that fits standard rails and the under bed, turnover ball style it uses is not compatible with a rotating pin box because of its single mounting point. But the Patriot has 4 mounting points and is compatible with rotating pin boxes.
The "warning" you mentioned
view full answer... - What Position to Set Up Pivot Arms on B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch
- Where you'll attach the pivot arms on the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255 just depends on how much clearance you need from the cab of the truck, but in most cases you'll be just fine using the closest setting to the cab. You'll want to make sure that the hitch height is in the 50-1/2" area before the trailer is coupled to the 5th wheel hitch; any squat that you're experiencing afterwards should be negligible as long as your suspension system is in good working order.
If you do couple the trailer
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Installation/Rail Kit For A 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
- Hello Steve. I see that you ordered the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270. What you ordered is the hitch only and does not include an install/rail kit.
You have a 2021 Chevy 1500 with a 6.5' bed, correct? If so, you will need the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2504 to complete your setup. I have linked our installation video for you below.
view full answer... - Will B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Hitch fit Fifth Wheel Rails that a Reese Hitch Was Installed In
- Yes, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 that you referenced will install in the same fifth wheel rails that you have in the bed of your 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD and will provide you with an 18k B and W fifth wheel hitch.
view full answer... - Will B&W Patriot be Centered Over the Rear Axle on a 2006 Ford F-250/F-350
- The location of the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs Item # BWRVK3255 is determined by the installation kit. For your 2006 Ford Super Duty the installation kit for the Patriot hitch is # BWRVK2400. Based on the installation instructions for this kit, see link, the center of the hitch will be centered over the rear axle or slightly in front of it.
The other custom fit install kits, # RP50082-58 and # C16448-204, will have the center line of the hitch almost
view full answer... - Do B&W 5th Wheel Base Rails Fit 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- The B&W base rail kit you asked about will fit your 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty, which is the following kit:
- B&W Custom Installation Kit with Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2400
This is a fantastic option for a base rail kit because it does not require any drilling into your F-350's frame, which is not only great for the truck but is also a big time-saver. It will work perfectly with any 5th wheel hitch that fits standard base rails such as the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel
view full answer... - How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer Using a 2013 Ram 2500 with RamBox
- I do have an option for you but in order to tow a fifth wheel trailer using a truck with RamBox, you must use a rotating pin as the pin box would otherwise come into contact with the inside of the bed walls due to the RamBox feature and the bed walls being further into the bed. This is all fine and dandy but there is one big problem with your current setup, you can't use a rotating pin box with a gooseneck to fifth wheel adapter because of the torque they create.
Therefore, if you want
view full answer... - Curt 5th Wheel Rail Compatibility with B&W 5th Wheel Hitch
- The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3255 or 16K # BWRVK3200 will fit in your Curt 5th Wheel rails and do not require longer pins.
The Sliding hitch for short bed trucks # BWRVK3270 also will fit your rails and does not require longer pins either.
If you are upgrading your hitch, you may also want to consider adding a wiring harness like # PK11893-11932 for easy connection access.
view full answer... - B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch That Fits 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Long Bed
- There is an underbed mounting system for a B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty long bed, but only for the 20,000 lb Companion, as there isn't a system that will work with the 25,000 lb OEM versions that fit in pucks. So if the 20k option is something that you're okay with, here is exactly what you will need:
- B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W
- Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1108-5W
This
view full answer... - Wedge Needed to Use Lippert Turning Point Pin Box with B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch
- If you are having trouble fitting the wedge that came with your Lippert Turning Point pin box to your 18K B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255 then you can use the Custom Wedge # SWW-06 instead. This is actually designed for use with the Reese Sidewinder pin boxes but we've had customers come back and say that it matches up with the Turning Point as well.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 and 17,000 lb GVWR on 5th Wheel Trailer
- For your 17,000 lb GVWR on your 5th wheel, you will be fine using an 18,000 lb hitch like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255. The hitch will be just as safe for your trailer as a hitch rated for 20,000 lbs because you will still be well under the capacity of the hitch even when your trailer is loaded to capacity.
For your rails on your 2015 Silverado 3500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2506. This kit
view full answer... - Recommended King Pin Location For B&W Patriot 5th Wheel 18k Hitch
- The king pin and capture jaws of the hitch should be right over the top of your rear axle or slightly in front of it. Since you already have rails installed, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3255 will be an easy installation. It has the easily adjustable head with the pivot arm location options so you get the proper height and cab clearance you need. It is ideal to have the king pin slightly in front of your axle, however if it needs to be even slightly
view full answer... - Recommended B&W Above Bed 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500
- The correct B&W above bed 5th wheel install kit for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 is the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # BWRVK2600. There are currently no reviews of this product on our site; however, I can assure you that B&W products are one of the best in the industry. They are all made right here in the U.S.A. and come with a lifetime warranty.
The reason you do not see any reviews on the above bed install kit is the majority of customers
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2004 Ram 3500 and Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Hey Bill, the fifth wheel rail solution I would go with that fits both your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 and your Reese hitch is the B and W kit part # BWRVK2600. This is a made in the US rail kit that is very high quality and easy to install while also priced best.
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch and Install Kit for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Towing 17.5K 5th Wheel
- I recommend the B&W Patriot for your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. It has an 18,000 pound capacity so is enough for your trailer. It features 3/4 inch dual jaws with gives you great contact between them and the king pin. This helps improve your ride by reducing chucking and jarring between the trailer and your Ram.
The Patriot installs into industry standard rails, like part # BWRVK2600. If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the bed of your truck, you can install
view full answer... - Can 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch Tow 14k Fifth Wheel Trailer
- A 16k fifth wheel hitch would easily have enough capacity for a trailer that would weigh at it's most 14k. Going with an 18k hitch would have no drawbacks but the extra capacity just wouldn't be needed. So if you wanted to use the 16k Patriot hitch part # BWRVK3200 instead of the 18k part # BWRVK3255 you could. The rail kit you would need either way is the part # BWRVK2600.
view full answer... - Will B&W 5th Wheel Rail Kit Fit a Pullrite Superglide 2700 and 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab
- Since your Pullrite Superglide 2700 is one of the ISR models it will fit on the B&W installation kit # BWRVK2600 which does feature industry standard rails. And the rail kit is a fit for your 2012 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. So you will be good to go!
I also recommend installing a 7-Way trailer connector in the bed of the truck using # 41157. It will tee into the factory 7-Way at the back of the truck. Having a 7-Way in the truck bed makes it easier to connect a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer.
view full answer... - Recommended Cost-Effective 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2003 Dodge Ram
- For your application I recommend using the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2600 which gives you a way to install your 5th wheel hitch in your 2003 Dodge Ram pickup.
Then for the actual hitch I recommend the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 sliding hitch if you have a short bed but then you can use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 if you have a long bed.
The sliding feature on the Patriot ensures your 5th wheel doesn't hit your cab when making tight turns but the
view full answer... - Can Reese 5th Wheel Mounting Rails Be Used With B&W Frame Brackets
- It's perfectly acceptable to mix and match the hitch from one manufacturer with the install bracket/rail kit from another manufacturer but you DO NOT want to mix frame brackets and bed rails from different manufacturers. The bracket and rails are tested together for weight capacity but if you mix brackets from one manufacturer and rails from another, you can end up with an unknown capacity because the parts weren't tested together.
You'd be better off using the rails included with the
view full answer... - Can I Reuse Old Base Rail Mounting Holes With A New Base Rail Kit
- Yes, if you don't follow the instructions for the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2600 then you aren't going to have the brackets line up correctly with the base rails and won't be able to complete the installation. You will have to drill new hole at the specified locations listed in the instructions.
view full answer... - Adding a Fifth Wheel Slider to a Ram with an Existing B&W Turnoverball
- The B&W Above Bed Rails # BWRVK2600 will not fit if there is a B&W Turnoverball, like the # BWGNRK1313-5W, already installed. That being said, if you already have that installed, B&W has a better solution. The B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3400-5W will actually install in the Turnoverball and completely negate the need for above bed rails. I included a review video of this hitch for you to take a look at as well.
If you wanted to install the B&W above bed rails # BWRVK2600 and use the
view full answer... - Recommended Rails And 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 With An 8' Bed
- It sounds to me like you have one of the older Demco rails which have been discontinued. You'll have to replace the rails to be able to have a hitch fit on them. I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3200 with the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2600.
B&W is known for quality and that's exactly what you'll get with the B&W Patriot. It has a rounded 2-piece jaw on which inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping
view full answer... - Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed and Mega Cab
- I have a solution for you, but the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2600 will not fit on the Mega Cab versions of the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with overload springs. Instead, you'll want to use the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Rails # C16420-204 which are confirmed to fit on the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with both the Mega Cab and overload springs. This kit will provide you with base rails for your truck bed that will allow you to install a 5th wheel
view full answer... - Will B&W 5th Wheel Bracket Kit Fit on a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 with OEM Gooseneck Hitch
- We do have a solution for you to tow a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer intermittently, but if you have a factory gooseneck hitch on your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 then you would need to remove it to install the B&W 5th Wheel Rail Kit # BWRVK2600, or any 5th wheel rail kit for that matter.
To accomplish your goal, and retain a clear bed, you will need the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1313-5W, which is then compatible with the Companion # BWRVK3500-5W. This whole system is rated for up to 20K
view full answer... - Availability of B&W Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails for a 2010 Ram 2500
- If you already have the B&W Custom Mounting Brackets # BWRVR2600 and all of the hardware for your 2010 Ram 2500 then the B&W Universal Base Rails you need are part # BWRVR3210. These 2 kits makeup the whole custom kit # BWRVK2600 for your pickup.
Please note that if you have used hardware it will need to be replaced as well since it is only meant to be torqued to specs once.
If you don't already have a 7-Way connector in the bed of your Ram then I also recommend installing the part
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a Reese Kwik Slide
- Yes, we do and thanks for the picture! The Reese Kwik Slide's use industry standard 5th wheel rails. The correct kit, if you're still driving your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed truck, is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit item # RP56011-53. This rail kit is custom fit and mounts in existing holes in your 2005 Ram 2500's frame.
This custom fit option will significantly reduce your installation time. I have linked an installation video below to help you get these rails
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2011 Ram 2500 Mega Cab
- B&W does not exclude the Mega Cab models of the 2011 Ram 2500 for 5th wheel installation kit # BWRVK2600. You could also use Curt kit # C16420-204. You could use Reese kit # RP50140-58 as long as your truck does NOT have both a gas motor and overload springs. I have linked videos on the Curt and Reese kits for you.
view full answer... - Recommended Above Bed Rail Kit For a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually Truck
- I recommend installing the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2600 on your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually. These rails include the custom fit mounting brackets so you will not have to drill into your trucks frame. These are one of the few rail kits made in the USA featuring a lifetime warranty. The rails have the industry standard mounting holes to accept 5th wheel hitches from most manufacturers.
The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # HM42137
view full answer... - Compatible B&W Base Rail Kit For A 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed With Overload Springs
- No, for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 with overload springs you'll need the B&W Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # BWRVR3202-00 instead. This will come with different brackets to work around your overload springs. These rails don't include the pins and clips needed to lock your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 to the rails so you'll want to also pick up part # 6014 if you don't currently have the ones that came with the hitch.
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