B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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2023 GMC Sierra 3500 - B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Above the Bed
- B and W
- Custom
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.
Features:
- Installation kit lets you mount your 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
- Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
- Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
- Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- Minimizes drilling and measuring
- Reduces installation time
- Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
- Compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel hitches
- Sturdy, powder coated steel resists corrosion
- 2 Base rails, custom brackets, and hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
RVR2505 B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails
RVR3210 Universal Above Bed Rails for B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitches
Installation Details
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - BWRVK2505
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (100 Customer Reviews)
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware included.by: Wally08/25/2023
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
The installation is simple but a little more time consuming than expected. I am a fairly good mechanic and with the assistance of a friend who is an excellent, 30-year that's his job, mechanic we feel the two of us could do the installation in an hour and a half next time. Took us 3 hours to do the installation. I do recommend two people and to not do as seen on one of the videos and cut the heat shield, just take your time and take the two heat shields down for the room. I've installed Universal fifth wheel rails in the past and they compare nothing to the quality and cheer girth and strength and fitment of the B&W custom fit rail system.
by: Tim 01/31/2024
This kit is heavy duty as it should be to handle the weight of a fifth wheel trailer. All of the parts were in the kit including clear instructions on installing the rails. It is helpful to watch the installation video on the Etrailer website also. Overall a great product!
by: Richard05/01/2021
It's a little harder to mount than I expected. Doing it by myself and takes a little more time. Now that its done I like the look of the mounting this is only the second time I have mounted a 5th wheel hitch
by: Mark 10/30/2023
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
The B&W Custom base rail kit that I order was an excellent purchase. Product arrived when I was told it would, and everything fit like a glove. I found the video that showed the installation process extremely helpful, and everything worked just as it was shown.
The only reason I did not give 5 stars, is that I was shorted one bolt. Trying to find a grade 8 1/2'x 2" carriage bolt in small town America these days are almost impossible, especially when you have everything torn out under the vehicle. I will count before hand next time. Other than that, a great product.
by: Pamela02/23/2023
2017 Chevrolet Silverado
Sold our 2017 2500 Silverado that had B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches installed. Purchased a 2022 3500 Silverado HD and needed the base rails. Ordered and they work great with the 5th wheel we purchased earlier. Husband a 42 year truck driver very satisfied.
by: Owen 11/22/2023
Shiny and new! The gray color matches the gray of my new truck. Very solid looking, good welds and finish. I chose these over several others due to the fact each bracket has four individual securing points, two in the frame and two through the bed to the cross bars. Impressed with these so far, installation looks to be straight forward, photos to come.
by: Rick03/14/2024
Was blown away by the great customer service (thanks James) and how quickly I received my order. Will definitely be ordering all my future truck parts from etrailer.
by: David Smith07/06/2023
After purchasing this B&W 5th wheel kit I installed it myself. The kit came with great instructions and easy to understand. The kit has all the little tricks to assist with installation. I would buy and use this again if and when needed.
by: Joel 12/08/2022
Well thought out kit,, haven't installed it yet but it looks straight forward,, would much prefer rails to be black but it be what it be,,, need better boxing on rails, they were falling out the box when delivered
by: Zeke 01/18/2023
2021 GMC Sierra 2500
Great part and I’ve had no issues with it.
Zeke
1/19/2024
It’s perfect and easy to install!!
by: Donovan08/02/2023
The original brackets we ordered didn’t fit a 2000 2500, but these were very easy to install and fit perfectly. Kudos to etrailer for their customer service support in resolving the issue. Very smooth process to return and shipping was quick.
by: 06/03/2022
Easy install the only difficult part was tighting the bolts above the fuel tank.
by: Keith08/25/2023
Great instructions and products. I have purchased other items in the past. Always great quality and speedy shipping.
by: Harvey 03/04/2020
My hitch and rail kit were installed today by my dealership. The technician didn't report any issues with the instructions or the installation. I'm very pleased with the results and can't wait for my first camping trip.
Harvey G.
3/5/2021
The kit was necessary when I switched trucks, from a Silverado 2500HD to a 3500HD. I have not had any issues with the hitch.
by: Phil 01/16/2024
Great follow up on order..Very easy ord ering...
by: Risa Pinson04/24/2022
I had the BEST experience ever with etrailer! Bought a fifth wheel and hitch. Needed rails and mounting brackets for the truck bed. Shopped online,found what I thought would fit and called them for confirmation. Talked with Donna and she helped me to the finish line! The rails and hardware arrived in about 3 days! THREE DAYS! from Missouri to California! Couldn't believe it. Definitely a repeat customer. If you need any help clarifying the compatibility of the item you're looking for, they are a quick phone call away. Not a long hold time on the phone and Donna was as friendly as she was thorough. Thank you Donna!
by: Sam 07/29/2023
Terrific service and assistance. Parts fit flawlessly. Thanks again
by: David03/24/2023
I would not recommend DIYing this for most people. There's too much in the way to correctly torque the nuts (like the fuel tank). It is a great kit and the instructions were complete, there's just a lot in the way that needs to be moved or removed.
by: Kevin 01/08/2024
Great service
by: Daniel 06/29/2021
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This kit was much more than I expected. Super rugged brackets with all necessary hardware. Installing it was better than expected with absolutely no cutting. Two man install took two hours.well worth the money. I highly recommend this kit.
by: Shaun 08/23/2022
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Excellent process, I was just expecting everything to arrive at once. Not really a big deal, one day apart delivery. We’ll see how the installation goes. It looks all the parts are here.
by: Pat04/15/2023
Perfect fit. Easily installed. Good instructions. Highly recommend.
by: Charles 10/09/2022
No problems. Tows well. Would purchase again. Seems alot of people like them since I see them installed in many trucks. Towing 40ft 5th wheel.
by: David 07/05/2023
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
When we realized the rails may not be here until Thursday, called customer service and a very nice young man made sure the rails went out on Friday. They are all installed and we we will be able to leave on our camping trip Friday as planned.
I wrote his name down and I can not find it. He even gave me his ext. in the event I needed something. Excellent customer service.
by: Nicholas06/14/2023
Installed easily and working great. Gast and efficient service. Always available to assist. Prices are pretty reasonable.
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Joel
12/9/2023
Ive used it once but it worked great,,,I worked in a RV dealership in my earlier life and installed a few 5th wheel hitches and now days with the factory pre drilled frame it is a piece of cake