Availability of Adapter for B&W Patriot Slider for 2024 Ram 2500 With Prep Package
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/28/2024
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Hi, I’m looking for a 5th wheel rail adapter that is compatible with my BandW Patriot 18K slider Hitch and my truck, which has the Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package 2024 Ram 2500. Can you confirm which rail adapter would work for this setup? If additional measurements or details are needed, let me know. Thank you for your help! Best regards
asked by: Chandler S
Expert Reply:
Hi Chandler; I wish I had better news but there is no way to adapt the Patriot slider to a truck with the OEM prep package. The Patriot design doesn't have enough clearance to work with any of the adapters out there. Since you can't swap out the base for one that will fit the pucks on your 2024 Ram 2500 the only option is to sell the Patriot and get a new 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670.
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Robin H.
11/17/2025
Hey Chandler, how did things turn out with your Ram 2500 and the new Companion hitch option? Your experience could point others in the right direction who are trying to make a similar switch.