B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Base Rail Installation Kit for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed

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I have a BandW Patriot 18k that when it arrived said i still needed a rail kit. I am trying to find a rail kit that is no drill install that will work. My truck is a 2017 dodge 2500 megacab shortbed.

asked by: Matt S

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We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch base rail kit to allow installation of your B&W Patriot 18K slider hitch # BWRVK3270 in your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed.

The easiest install comes with a custom-fit kit made just for your truck. You can use B&W kit # BWRVK2602 to install base rails in your bed. An installation video is linked for you. And for a wiring harness you can use part # C56000.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Yes, the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3270 Fifth Wheel hitch says that it is compatible with Reese base rails.

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Answer 2

Yes, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Sliding Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3270, which is designed to fit into any brand of industry-standard 5th wheel base rails, will work with the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram trucks #RP30154. The adapter is rated to…

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Answer 3

The B and W Slider hitch that will fit the Reese fifth wheel rails you have installed in your truck bed is the B and W Patriot part #BWRVK3270 which is a confirmed fit and designed for that style of fifth wheel rail.

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Yes, you can remove just the head on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs Item #BWRVK3270 to make it easier to remove and reinstall. B&W makes a great hitch so you will like the Patriot!

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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Answer 9

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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 12

Hi James, To my knowledge the Reese Goosebox is the only replacement option that won't void the frame warranty. That being said, the frame warranty is typically only a year so you really aren't losing much voiding it, especially if you've…

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