Are Demco Base Rails Compatible with B&W Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch?
Question:
Just wondering if the Demco # 6140 adapter will work with the BandW Patriot Slider # BWRVK3270? It seems the middle section of the Demco Adapter might interfere with the underside cross section of the Patriot. 2015 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
The Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitches # DM6140 would work with the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 without issue. However, the Demco rails are designed for use with truck that have the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch, which is not available for your 2015 Ram 2500, 6-1/2 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit. Instead, you would want to use the B&W Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2602 to install the Patriot hitch.
I've added links to review videos on the B&W Patriot as well as base rail kit, as well as a video showing the base rails being installed on a 2015 Ram 2500 for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitches
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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