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B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250  

Published 03/02/2018



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What is the rail kit used for

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We have just what you are looking for. The correct Companion hitch you'll need for your short bed 2017 Ford F-250 is the slider Companion part # BWRVK3400 if you do not have the factory rail kit to give you the needed turn clearance.

For the rail kit you'd then need the B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1116 which is confirmed as a fit for your truck.

If you have the factory rail kit you'd instead want the part # BWRVK3370 which fits the rail kit directly in your truck bed.

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Todd

3/2/2018

What is the rail kit used for

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Jameson C.

3/2/2018

The purpose of the rail kit is to provide the attachment for the hitch to the truck's frame. The bed floor of a truck is not strong enough for a hitch to attach to and that's why you need the rail kit to attach to the much stronger truck frame.
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