Can Standard 5th Wheel Rail Kit Be Used On Truck without Bed
Question:
My f350 has not bed and I’d like to mount this kit to it. Does the kit rely on the bed for any support? I worry about the rails not having the support of the bed in their span. This would be mount exactly like it’s supposed to be just sans bed. Do you think that would be a problem?
asked by: Randall L
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you but we can't recommend using a standard rail kit on a truck without bed as they rely on the bed for support. Instead, I recommend using the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1500 with B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3050 which allows for both fifth wheel and gooseneck towing. Please note, installation will require welding and fabricating.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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