Rails for B&W Hitch on 2023 Ford F-250 With Aftermarket Puck System

Updated 12/13/2024 | Published 12/12/2024

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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Question:

under bed rail 5th wheel hitch for 2023 F-250 for BandW? I would like to use the puck system but its not factory installed.

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

Hello Jeff,

With having an aftermarket pucks system I am assuming you went with the Reese, I know that one mirrors the factory one from Ford. If that is case, then you have some options.

For rails you want # C88KR, they are Curt rails but they use the industry standard so your B&W hitch will sit on them no problem, unless you have the B&W Patriot Slider, it will not work. Also by using these rails it will add 2 1/2" to the height of your B&W hitch.

Or you can change out the base of your B&W and it will go directly into the puck system as well, but only if you have the B&W Companion: # BWRVB3300 for 8 foot bed, # BWRVB3370 for standard 6 1/2 food bed

If you do not have the Reese aftermarket puck system please let me know what you do have. That way I can check the measurements to make sure it mirrors the Ford puck system.

expert reply by: Kate F

Jeff

12/12/2024

is there an option with the Patriot Slider? What 5th hitch would you recommend for the non OEM to add the puck system with the slider? I have the Patriot slider from my other set up but would like the cleaner look than having the rails in the bed.

Kate F.

12/13/2024

@Jeff I am sorry, but they only make the B&W Companion for the puck system. There are different rails that will fit the puck system and work for the Patriot, the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapters # DM6175. Reese is the only after market puck system that we carry and I can only find one for up to a 2022 F-250. I am going to reach out to Reese and see if they have not updated the years, or if they made a new one, or decided to stop making them. I might not receive an answer from them til the beginning of next week, but I will definitely let you know as soon as I hear anything.