Could Holes be Cut in DeeZee Bedmat # DZ87012 and Used with B&W Companion

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If holes are cut, can this mat stay in place while utilizing puck mount 5th wheel BandW hitch?

asked by: Neil G

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you could cut holes in the DeeZee bed mat part # DZ87012 and then use a Companion hitch with it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can install a truck bed mat in your 2017 Ford F-250 with the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep so long as you trim the mat to allow full metal-on-metal contact of the hitch to the installation rails. There cannot be any part of the mat trapped…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt Safety Chain Loops for Ford Factory Rail Kit part #C60691 that you referenced are a confirmed fit for the factory rail kit in the bed of your 2019 Ford F-350. I attached a review video for this kit for you to check out as well.

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Answer 3

The DeeZee Custom-Fit Truck Bed Mat #DZ86882 is a 3/8 inch thick mat that can be cut to fit around your 5th wheel bed rails. It will not impact the function of the mat or the base rails to do so, but customizing the mat will void the warranty.

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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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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 7

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 8

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 9

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 10

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 12

The Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980EZ and Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System #AL25980 are nearly identical with only some very minor differences in CFM and duty cycle ratings. The #AL25980EZ will also come with an easier mounting…

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Could Holes be Cut in DeeZee Bedmat # DZ87012 and Used with B&W Companion

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