Will Installation of B&W Base Rails in 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Require Drilling Holes in Frame
Updated 12/29/2025 | Published 12/01/2025
Question:
Will the BWRVK2500 work for a 2005 3500 Silverado extended cab long bed without drilling into the frame and just drilling into the bed?
asked by: Will
Expert Reply:
Hey Will! In most cases you will only be drilling holes in the bed to install the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2500. However, the existing holes in the frame will have to be enlarged using a 9/16" drill bit. Occasionally the holes don't line up properly and aren't centered on the brackets. If that happens, you need to re-drill the 1/8" holes so they are aligned.
Do you already have a 5th wheel hitch?
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Robin H.
12/29/2025
Hey Will, how did things go with the B&W base rail kit on your Silverado? Were the frame holes already close enough to line up, or did you have to re-drill them? Your update could make it easier for the next person working on the same setup.