Recommended Starting Install Point On 2018 Ram 8ft Bed With Factory Pucks  

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On a product such as the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600, you'll notice that there's a total of five rubber plugs in the bed of this vehicle. You won't be using the center plug but we're using these four outer plugs, the one in each corner. To get the pucks out, just a small flat head screwdriver along the edge will help you get them started. Once you have it in the open position, it just has these three little tabs that twist into place. You're going to need to remove all four, one from each corner, before you can install the base of your 5th wheel hitch. Next, go ahead and remove all four of the pins and open up all four of the latch mechanisms.

One way to make sure that you're putting the base in correctly, on this particular model, it says B&W on the backside, or facing towards the tailgate, but the other is the latches are different sizes. The smaller latches, the bottom piece that drops into the bed, they're actually smaller on the forward two or the two mounting locations closest to the cab of the vehicle. The two rear mounting locations are actually just a little bit bigger. It's a good idea to get an extra set of hands to help you get the base up into position, as this unit is rather heavy. Place all four legs in at the same time. Once we have all four of the legs or the pins dropped into position, take the handle, close it down. Make sure that there's no movement, that it's nice and secure.

I have a install video attached that shows this process, step by step.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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