Can A Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Removed From The Base Rails When Not In Use

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After I get the rails installed in my truck am I able to remove the 5th wheel pedestal?

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If you're referring to the 5th wheel hitch itself the then yes, you would be able to remove the hitch from the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 by removing the four pin and clips that attach the feet of the hitch into the rails.

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Answer 1

The B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 10 Bolt 5th Wheel Hitches, part #BWRVR3200 is just the hardware that installs into the bed of your truck, and you'll need to purchase a hitch separately.

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Answer 2

You will need to use all of the bolts required to install the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVR3200 to use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw #BWRVK3270. It…

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Answer 3

For your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with 6-1/2' Bed I highly recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, #BWRVK3270 installed using the B&W Universal Base Rails, #BWRVR3200. The 3/4" thick jaw on the Patriot…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 7

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 12

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Can A Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Removed From The Base Rails When Not In Use

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