Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD for B and W Patriot Slider

Updated 04/23/2025 | Published 03/22/2025

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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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$260.00

B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails

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$132.86

Question:

I am purchasing a 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali that does not have 5th wheel hitch prep. I currently have a B and W Patriot slider, Part BWRVK3270, in my 06 Chevy. I have an extra set of universal rails to install in the 2017. I am contacting you to confirm that the part number RVR2506 is the part I need to install the new base rails? I assume the Reese and Curt rails as well as the B and W are universal and will line up with this kit or do I also need the BWRVR3210? Thank you for your time, John

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

Hey John, you actually are not supposed to mix and match rails with bracket kits. So if you are sure you have a set of B and W universal rails (they should be gray) then you could use just the bracket kit part # BWRVR2506. If you know the brand of the rails I can come up with the correct bracket kit assuming its a brand we carry.

Otherwise the complete rail kit from B and W part # BWRVK2506 would be what you'd want.

expert reply by: Jameson C

John S.

3/27/2025

Only number printed on the bottom of the rails is A12024. They are black so unless they were painted after install they would not be B and W. I can't find that number on Reese or Curt rails.

Jameson C.

3/27/2025

@JohnS I can't seem to find any reference to that part number so I cannot verify the original brand. I would assume they definitely aren't B and W though.

John S.

4/22/2025

@JamesonC So one more question. I purchased the rvk2506 kit. I have finished chasing the threads on the frame but I see the mounting holes in the side plate of the kit has oblong holes. Is it just to allow forgiveness of the pilot holes?

John S.

4/22/2025

@JamesonC OK, one more. The Rvk2506 instructions for the rails holes state measure 24 5/8 plus a tiny bit for any bed coating in a 6'6" bed. Well my bed is 6'7"......I assume the measurement is still 24 5/8?