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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Part Number: BWRVK2505
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$260.00
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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. 1-800-940-8924 to order B and W 5th wheel hitch rails part number BWRVK2505 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all B and W products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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B and W 5th Wheel Hitch Rails - BWRVK2505

  • Above the Bed
  • Custom
  • B and W

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


RVR2505 B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails

RVR3210 Universal Above Bed Rails for B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitches

Installation Details BWRVK2505 Installation instructions

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4.8

193 reviews
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.

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This fit my 2024 Chevrolet 2500 very well. The instructions were very detailed and fairly easy to follow. The only hard part was getting to the front frame bracket holes on the driver side under the bed. Overall great product and was exactly what I needed for my Patriot 18k slider 5th wheel hitch. Shipping was super fast. Very satisfied with the product.

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Lazer S.

2/24/2026

Glad you are liking it, Jared! I have heard those front brackets can be a pain in the rear to get installed on a few occasions. Hopefully it wasn't too bad! What kind of 5th wheel are you going to be towing?

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Jared F.

2/25/2026

@LazerS I will be towing a 2026 Forest river Sabre 37RVMILES
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Lazer S.

2/25/2026

@JaredF That's a nice camper! Have fun out there and let us know if there is anything you need down the road! ^__^


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I originally ordered these products from B & W directly because they were the only ones who had them in stock at that time, or so they said. I called them and confirmed they (B & W) had them. I waited a week and called them back to which I was told they were out of stock. Needless to say I was not happy. I then called etrailer directly and I received the best customer care I had in a long time. Stacey took my order directly and promptly got my order out. I received the rails two days later. I installed them on my new GMC 2500 myself with my wife’s help. PS their install videos were a great help as well. This is one of the best companies I have dealt with in a very long time. I will definitely purchase from them again. Thanks again Stacey. etrailer you should give her a raise.

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Brooke M.

7/23/2025

Stacey is awesome, for sure! I'll make sure she sees your review, too. Thank you, David!



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Kit was complete and instructions were good. Hardest part was getting past the heat shields (bad design by Chevy). Definitely good for a DIYer.



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As advertised this fifth wheel B & W rails attachment for my 2022 Chevy Silverado fit perfectly and by following the instructions I was able to drill my truck bed once matching up to the frame brackets exactly as designed. My order came promptly with all parts accounted for. My rails and brackets fit perfectly to my B & W 18,000 lb hitch!



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Awesome shipping needed this in a new truck before heading out to king of the hammers. The two day shipping was right on track. System went in easy and had very detailed instructions. I would recommend



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Works great with my new 5th wheel camper



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Came in and are great quality. Install took about 2 hours and was straight forward, just some tight spaces. Great video showing how to do it. Great product.



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I had to sell the rails I purchased from etrailer because they did not arrive in time as promised for my situation. I had to purchase rails from a local dealership in order to take delivery of my fifth wheel trailer. When I attempted to return the rails to etrailer it was going to cost me a ridiculous amount of money even though they didn’t arrive in the time frame I was promised. This is the second such time I have had this type of issue buying from etrailer. I won’t do it again.



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The 1st bolt hole was too small so it took a long time to get it but after tgat smooth sailing. Recommend reamer the hole for easier install



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To hard to install. Mounts above fuel tank . Heat shield to reinstall wasn't the easiest either.



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WORK GREAT, INSTALL WASN'T MUCH A PROBLEM ON A 2021 CHEVY 2500HD USED IT TO PULL A 40' GOOSE NECK WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS



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Great service very easy to deal with prompt shipping



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I was very happy with the service and delivery on time as noted in the shipping. Was as expected and no damage. Thank you



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The base rail kit fit perfectly! It looks good and robust, highly recommend!



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It's a little harder to mount than I expected. Doing it by myself and takes a little more time. Now that its done I like the look of the mounting this is only the second time I have mounted a 5th wheel hitch



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Everything bolted up nice and the quality is excellent



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The installation is simple but a little more time consuming than expected. I am a fairly good mechanic and with the assistance of a friend who is an excellent, 30-year that's his job, mechanic we feel the two of us could do the installation in an hour and a half next time. Took us 3 hours to do the installation. I do recommend two people and to not do as seen on one of the videos and cut the heat shield, just take your time and take the two heat shields down for the room. I've installed Universal fifth wheel rails in the past and they compare nothing to the quality and cheer girth and strength and fitment of the B&W custom fit rail system.



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Prices are great.. shipping is on time and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from here again..



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Fast and great product. Will be ordering again! Thanks



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The instructions and video are very clear easy to follow. The product is very well made.



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Perfect fit real happy with the 5th wheel rail kit



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Directions were exact for my 2022 Silverado carriage bolts could be a bit longer it would make it easier to catch those hard to reach spots but overall great product



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As you would expect from B & W, this is a sturdy unit. I've owned it for one year now, and it's performing perfectly.

Application: 2024 Silverado 2500HD LT, Crew Cab, 6'10" bed



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It wouldn’t hurt if the bolts were 1/4” longer. Other than that a great fit



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Great service.


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