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• Comparing the B&W Patriot 16K, Curt A16, and Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitches
  The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in hitching/unhitching at an angle. I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120 over the others for a few different reasons. The first of which is that the A16 has 1" thick, dual interlocking jaws which will do a phenomenal job of reducing...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  The fifth wheel hitch I strongly recommend for your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system is the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670. The Companion is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available. It features dual jaws which are a full 1" thick to provide complete contact with your king pin so you can have faith that your connection is completely secure. I've added a picture of the jaws so you can see for yourself how impressive they are. The Companion is also...
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• How Do I Install Fifth Wheel Rails in The Bed of My Pickup
  The rails in the bed of your pickup are installed so that the king pin will be just forward of the rear axle when hitched. The mounting location is vehicle specific and if you would like to provide your trucks year, make, model bed length and cab style I would be glad to get instructions to you and make a recommendation for an installation kit for your truck. When mounting a fifth wheel hitch the first measurement you use is the distance from the farthest back part of the bed, tailgate...
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• Torque Specs for Reese Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit
  The Reese universal installation kit is # RP30035. I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right which contain the torque specifications you need. The brackets do not have to be bolted on if they are welded. But if you just want the peace of mind then you can certainly bolt them on.
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• B&W 5th Wheel Base Rail Custom Brackets Only for 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500
  The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2500 can be split up between the brackets and the rails. The B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails # BWRVR2500 are available separately from the base rails # BWRVR3210. You will want to use only custom brackets and rails from the same manufacturer to confirm fit, so if you don't know the manufacturer, then I recommend purchasing the complete kit to ensure they will fit...
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• Fifth Wheel Install Kit for 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
  To install a fifth wheel hitch on your 2000 GMC Sierra, you can choose a Universal Kit, like the # RP30035 you mentioned or a Custom Install Kit, like part # RP50064-58. Each install kit includes the bed rails that attach the hitch to the vehicle, the frame brackets that join the bed rails to the vehicle frame and all necessary installation hardware. I would recommend the Custom Install Kit, # RP50064-58 as it would significantly reduce the install time. If you do not already have...
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• Is There a Universal Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits Most Fifth Wheel Hitches
  The Reese universal fifth wheel rail kit part # RP30035 is what you are wanting. It fits nearly all trucks out there and is designed to fit the standard fifth wheel rail hitches which are by far the most common out there. These hitches fit the standard above bed rails like this that are 22 inches apart like the part # RP30047.
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• 5th Wheel Bed Rail Installation on 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 with 6 Foot Bed
  For the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035, doesn't have a fit for your 2002 Toyota Tundra 6 foot bed so I can't give you the installation measurements. The universal rail kits similar to this like the # DM8552009-71 simply have you put the hitch and rails in your truck and place the center of the hitch directly over the axle to up to 3” ahead of it, and it must be centered side to side in the box of the truck. then they have you drill the 4 holes through the...
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• Can B and W Patriot Install in Bed of 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  You can use the B and W Patriot hitch part # BWRVK3200 in the bed of your 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed since this hitch is designed to fit industry standard rails which we do have fit options from other brands for your truck. The Reese rail kit part # RP30035 fits your truck and the Patriot so this would work great. You can't use the Companion hitches with the Turning Point pin boxes so that would not be the route to go. For a wedge to fit the Patriot to the Turning Point you'd want...
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• Where do the Thick Spacers Get Installed on the Reese Universal Base Rails
  George, according to Reese, it looks like those two spacers in the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035 install above or below the bed to fill the corrugations in the bed floor.
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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
  Hey Connor, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16429-104 is for an older GM truck so it won't fit your Dodge Ram. For your application we need to get you setup with the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035. Since there aren't any custom options for your older truck we'll have to do with the universal style which really just means you'll have to do some drilling through your truck frame for the brackets to fit properly. One other...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Install Kit Options for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic with 5.5-Foot Bed
  The part you referenced, Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035, is a fit for your 2007 Silverado Classic. Universal-type kits like this one from Reese are the most cost-effective option, but take the most time for installation. Other kits offer the convenience of reduced drilling and less overall installation time by using semi-custom or custom brackets designed expressly for your vehicle. Reese custom 5th wheel install kit # RP50064-58...
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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab Pickup
  On your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 the towing capacity of your trailer and the bed size are the two big issues. The towing capacity can range between 3,600 lbs to 8,100 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Since there are several different options your truck could have you will want to check the owners manual of your truck to determine what the towing capacity of your specific vehicle is. The sticker inside your driver's door is also a great resource for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your...
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• Will the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch Transfer from a Dodge Ram to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
  The Reese 16K Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30075, and base rails will transfer from your Dodge Ram to your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado as long as your base rails are Reese rails. The only components that may not transfer are the frame brackets. To determine if your frame brackets will transfer, we will need to know what type of frame brackets you were using to determine if they will fit on the Silverado. If you were using a universal install kit like part # RP30035, then the frame brackets...
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• Will Fifth Wheel Installation Kit and Base Rail Work on 2007 Ford F-250 With Airlift 5000
  You can install a 16K Husky fifth wheel hitch in your 2007 Ford F-250 with the Air Lift 5000 # AL88398; though if you let me know the exact part number of your Air Lift kit I would be able to offer you more details.
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit, Slider Hitch and Gooseneck Adapter for 1991 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  The two adapters you mentioned fit fifth wheel rail kits and give you a gooseneck hitch ball. There would be no way to use one of the plate adapters and a fifth wheel slider at the same times. But if you can email me back with more info on what you are planning on towing I can see what you'd need. If I am understanding you correctly you want a set of fifth wheel rails so that you can tow a fifth wheel trailer and then an adapter to allow you to tow a gooseneck hitch?
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• Installation Kit for RBW 5th Wheel 15k Li'l Rocker Hitch
  To install your Li'l Rocker hitch, you'll need an installation kit for your truck that includes the base rails that install inside your truck bed as well as the brackets that install beneath it. I recommend the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP30035. This kit is confirmed to work with RBW Li'l Rocker hitches. This is a universal kit, so it will require some drilling. If you'd like to send me the year, make, and model of your truck, I'd be happy to check if there's...
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• Do You Have 5th Wheel Rails for My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?
  Hello David, Since the Chevy Colorado does not have the towing capacity of a full-sized truck, there are no custom base rail kits made for it. Custom rails are usually preferred because they come with brackets that line up with existing frame holes, which eliminates drilling and makes installation much simpler. For your truck, you would need to use the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # RP30035. The # RP30035 is a universal kit, and...
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• Air Bag Suspension Enhancement that Fits 2003 Ford F-350 with B and W Fifth Wheel Rails Installed
  For your 2003 Ford F-350 we have the Air Lift kit part # AL88291 as a confirmed fit that was designed to work specifically with B and W fifth wheel rail kit part # BWGNRK1108 which allows you to use what many consider to be the best fifth wheel hitch out there the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3500.
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 1999 Dodge Ram 2500
  For your 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 long bed there are only universal fit rail kits available due to the age. Best solution we have is the # RP30035. I attached an install video for this in a similar Ram truck as yours as well.
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• Are Replacement Parts Available For the RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch
  Replacement parts for the RBW Lil Rocker are no longer available. RBW Industries, the manufacturer of the Lil Rocker, was acquired by AL-KO Kober Corp and the fifth wheel lines were discontinued. You may be able to find replacement parts on private ad sites or auction sites, but new replacement parts are not available. If you would consider a new fifth wheel hitch, we have several options that you may be interested in. I recommend the Reese Dual Jaw Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30047. The dual...
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• Which Way Should the Kingpin Coupler Block Face on the Andersen Ultimate Part # AM3200
  The orientation of the kingpin coupler block that comes with the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter part # AM3200 will depend on which pin box you have on your trailer. If you have an extended pin box then you will need to place the kingpin coupler block so that the opening is towards the trailer but if you have a short pin box then the you will need to place the kingpin coupler block so that the opening is towards the vehicle. If you have a medium...
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• Can Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Installed in Truck Bed At Same Time
  There is not a bracket kit that would allow both a fifth wheel and a gooseneck hitch to be installed together, however there are solutions that might allow you to swap back and forth, depending on what you currently have installed. If you have nothing installed in your truck bed at this time, you can use the # RP30035 kit you mentioned to install 5th wheel rails. Install the 5th wheel into the rails when needed, and when you need to tow a gooseneck, remove the fifth wheel and install an...
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• Do all Fifth Wheel Rails have the Same Dimensions
  Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the # RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry standard. These rails can fit hitch brands Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky.
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