Does Rubber Mat in Truck Bed Need to be Trimmed to Install Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
Question:
can i simply use spacers to install fifth wheel rails over a rubber bed mat?
asked by: Phil D
Expert Reply:
Fifth wheel rails need to make a direct connection to the bed of the truck they install on. If you plan to use a rubber bed mat you'd have to make a cut out for the rail system you install. The rail kit needed for the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3500 you mentioned in the bed of your 2004 Ford Super Duty long bed would be the # BWGNRK1108 which would require a smaller cut out for the rail kit since it uses a gooseneck ball attachment but would require cut outs made for the hitch to contact the truck bed.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- 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
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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