Installation of B&W Base Rails on 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 Foot 3 Inch Bed

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Good morning! I purchased the BWRVK2600 rails along with the Patriot 18k Slider hitch for my 2007 Ram 2500 short box. I thought that I had a 6 1/2 foot short box but as it turns out I have a 6 foot 3 inch boxdidnt know they made various sizes of short boxes. I did some research and noticed that this gentleman installed it on his 6 foot 3 inch box but it hits his tailgate when the slider. Im fine with needing to put the tailgate down but wanted to know if I install the BWRVK2600 rails using the same measurements as a 6 1/2 box. Thanks!

asked by: Andrew

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If I follow correctly, you have a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 3 inch box. Our site shows "6-1/2 Foot Bed" and you are concerned about installing the B&W Base Rails, # BWRVK2600. Yes, these install the same as the long bed, 8 foot bed trucks and our site's text simply adjusts most all listing to 6-1/2 Foot Bed for most any short bed (excluding the new super short 5 foot beds) or 8 foot beds for long bed trucks. Even though some manufacturers are making long beds at 8 foot 2 inches.

I looked at your order and you do have the correct bed rails for the vehicle listed. If the slide action will cause your 5th wheel pin box to engage the tail gate or not also depends on your particular RV combined with using the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3270. You may not have the same issue as the person in the video that you reference as their issue is the combination of hitch and particular pin box.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

The Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail kit part #RP30035-023 that you referenced is a fit for your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, but since this is a semi-custom kit I think you would be better off getting a fully custom install kit since it would minimize drilling…

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Answer 2

Yes, a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with a Mega Cab and a 6-1/2 foot bed does have fifth wheel rail kits made for it so it could easily tow a fift wheel hitch. From my research it looks like the towing capacity is 7,300 to 7,800 lbs so you'd need to…

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Answer 3

The Reese hitch part 30031 that you referenced is designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails like what come with the part #RP50140-58 that you referenced. The two would work well together.

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Answer 4

We have a couple of different options for you to install base rails in your 2012 Ram 2500 to use with your Reese sliding 5th wheel hitch. The difference between the rails is how they are installed on your Ram. The Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and…

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Answer 5

For the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, you will need to use a modified version of the universal installation kit. The 2009 Ram requires a couple of additional brackets. The good news is this makes it a semi-custom kit that will take less time to install than…

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Answer 6

Reese Replacement Hardware Kit #RP30074F is not a complete 5th wheel installation kit, just a replacement hardware kit. For an industry-standard 5th wheel hitch base rail installation kit confirmed to fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega cab, I…

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Answer 7

For a 5th wheel trailer hitch, it really depends on what features you want and how much the trailer weighs. If you will be needing to use the bed when not towing the trailer and want an underbed mount, you would use #RP30074. Then you could use the…

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Answer 8

Looks like you'd be good. I pulled up the towing capacity of your truck and it's rated for 15,350 lbs trailer weight and your trailer would weigh at most 12,995 lbs. The M5 Series hitch part #RP30928 that you referenced has a 20k capacity and…

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Answer 9

The distance from the rear edge of the truck bed (NOT the tailgate) to the rear edge of the rear bed rail of the Reese #RP50140-58 fifth wheel hitch install kit is 28-1/4 inches. You can find this information on page 4 of the installation…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

For your 2005 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs, #BWGNRK1313. This is a custom fit for your truck that will give you a gooseneck hitch that will keep your truck bed…

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Answer 12

The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider part #RP30051 is what I recommend for a 2011 Ram 3500 Short Bed Diesel. In order to install this hitch you'll need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part #RP50140-58 which is a…

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