Rail Kit For Attaching A B&W Patriot Slider To A 2021 Ram 2500
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 08/03/2025
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I currently have the BandW Patriot 18k Slider fifth wheel hitch. I am looking to buy the install kit for a 2021 ram 2500. I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the correct kit
asked by: Brian S
Expert Reply:
We can definitely help you with that, Brian!
For your 2021 Ram 2500, you will want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204. This will work with the 6-1/2' or 8' bed and the B&W Patriot will drop right into them, so no issues there.
Now if you meant you have the Ram factory pucks in your bed, there will be no way to adapt the Patriot hitch, unfortunately. The head on the Patriot # BWRVK3270 is smaller than that of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3670 that will fit the pucks in your bed.
What kind of trailer will you be towing?
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider and Universal Install Kit - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Lazer S.
9/2/2025
Hey Brian, Did the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit work well with your B&W Patriot hitch on your Ram 2500? I'm asking because your experience could really help others who are setting up their towing systems.