Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-350 without Factory Rail Kit
Question:
What is the proper placement of a BandW BWRVK3500-5W Fifth wheel hitch forward of the axle on a 2018 F350 2x4 SRW Long Bed 8 ft . No factory puc system ? Drill hole for installation 1, 2 or 3 or more inches forward of axle? Thank you
asked by: Dennis T
Expert Reply:
Since you have a long bed I'd recommend using the head setting of the B and W Hitch BWRVK3500 that is in the center right above the rear axle.
Then you'd want to install the rail kit part # BWGNRK1116-5W using the attached install instructions and video as a guide. I realize this video is on a year older F-350 with DRW however your installation will be the exact same.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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