Do You Need to Use All of the Bolts Required to Install B&W Base Rails in a 1999 Ford F-250

Updated 10/03/2022 | Published 10/02/2022

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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs

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B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt

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Question:

I can make it work if I install 1 bolt through each bracket, it will not line up with two bolts in each bracket, will it be legal/safe for 6 bolts instead of 10 bolts?

asked by: Stacy M

Expert Reply:

You will need to use all of the bolts required to install the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 to use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw # BWRVK3270.

It is important to note that the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 does require drilling into the vehicle frame for installation. This is likely what is needing to be done to install the rails correctly.

expert reply by: Scott S