Can Reese Install Kit Be Used For B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2008 Ford F-250
Published 12/20/2019
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I have a 2008 f250 and I bought a 18k patriot 5th wheel hitch what brackets do I need or can I use the existing ones that are installed. They are from a 15k Reese hitch
asked by: Dale
Expert Reply:
In order to install the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3270 or part # BWRVK3255 on a 2008 Ford F-250 you can use any installation kit for above bed industry standard base rails. The Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part # RP50082-58 or the B&W Custom Installation Kit part # BWRVK2400 for example will work just fine.
If you don't already have an in-bed wiring harness, the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness part # C56000 will be a good option.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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