Is There A Way To Install A 5th Wheel For A Prep Package Onto Above Bed Rails?
Updated 10/02/2025 | Published 10/01/2025
Question:
I was gifted a nice newer BandW companion puck style 5th wheel hitch from a family member. It has the dual jaw and puck install type I believe for a newer ford or chevy. I own a 2003 dodge ram 2500. That had a curt or reese style frame rail 5th wheel installed on the bed. I was curious if there is a bracket kit you sell to install a puck style hitch on my truck. Thank you
asked by: Sean F
Expert Reply:
Hey Sean,
We do not have a bracket kit to install a hitch base meant for a puck system onto normal 5th wheel rails. What you would need to do to use that B & W is get a replacement base that is designed for 5th wheel industry standard rails. Ford your truck specifically we do have a base that would work with the B & W head you have now, # BWRVB3500. That would install right onto your rails.
What kind of trailer are you looking to tow.
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Replacement Base for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Base
- Companion
- B and W
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Sean F.
10/2/2025
Thank you! I see RVB3550 is a large portion of the system to replace! I guess I'll need to spend $400+ to make it work. Currently still shopping trailers but a toy hauler 5th wheel around 33'. Probably a forest river cherokee wolf pack or Genesis supreme. This truck and installed rail system use to tow a Jayco 5th wheel toy hauler 40'.