Why is a B and W Install Kit Required to Install Fifth Wheel Hitch in a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500
Updated 01/24/2016 | Published 01/23/2016
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I asked question on BandW Slider Fifth Wheel hitch, and got a good answer. However, the answer says that I might need part ## BWGNRK1012-5W. Why do I need that additional part if I am only going to tow 5th wheel? Is it a required part? Or for some other purpose?
asked by: Bill C
Expert Reply:
In order to install the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed you have to first install a rail kit in the bed of the truck to provide the attachment point for the hitch.
The rail kit part # BWGNRK1012-5W installs to the frame of your truck and provides you with a way to securely mount the hitch. This also doubles as a gooseneck hitch so if you ever had to tow a gooseneck trailer this would be a nice feature.
If you check out the install video I attached you will see how it installs in the bed of your truck.
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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