B and W Companion Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Question:
Looking for a fifth wheel, with companion. From everything Ive learned. I need a slider since my bed is only the 64. I prefer the fifth wheel have a quick release system from the bed. No rails in bed once fifth wheel has been removed.
asked by: Donald Q
Expert Reply:
B and W Companion hitches are the way to go like you mentioned as they are very easy to install, well made, and are made in the USA. So if you have the OEM Ram rail kit in your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed you'd want the # BWRVK3670 which fits the factory pucks in your truck bed directly.
If instead you do not have the OEM rail kit you'd want the # BWRVK3400 with the rail kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W which is a confirmed fit. This gives you a super clean way to install this hitch in your bed that won't involve bed rails.
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 Slider 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
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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