Recommended B&W Above Bed 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500

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Cant find any reviews on the BandW custom fifth wheel above bed rail installation kit for my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. I see horror stories on the reese and curt. Got any advise? Thanks

asked by: Tom

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Expert Reply:

The correct B&W above bed 5th wheel install kit for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 is the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # BWRVK2600. There are currently no reviews of this product on our site; however, I can assure you that B&W products are one of the best in the industry. They are all made right here in the U.S.A. and come with a lifetime warranty.

The reason you do not see any reviews on the above bed install kit is the majority of customers prefer to use the under bed mount kit part # BWGNRK1313-5W which also doubles as a gooseneck hitch. They then use the B&W Companion part # BWRVK3400-5W for short beds or part # BWRVK3500 for long beds. You can take a look at some of the reviews for these products to give you a better sense of B&W's quality.

I would not have any concerns using the B&W above bed install kit. It is a custom fit for your Ram 2500 and will not require any drilling into the frame rail.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

It sounds to me like you have one of the older Demco rails which have been discontinued. You'll have to replace the rails to be able to have a hitch fit on them. I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3200 with the B&W…

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If you already have the B&W Custom Mounting Brackets #BWRVR2600 and all of the hardware for your 2010 Ram 2500 then the B&W Universal Base Rails you need are part #BWRVR3210. These 2 kits makeup the whole custom kit #BWRVK2600 for your…

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Answer 3

It's perfectly acceptable to mix and match the hitch from one manufacturer with the install bracket/rail kit from another manufacturer but you DO NOT want to mix frame brackets and bed rails from different manufacturers. The bracket and rails are…

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It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Yes, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3255 will fit your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD but you will need to use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails part #BWRVK2500 for this. Please note, you will need new rails…

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Answer 7

The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit, #C16200 & the B&W Installation Kit, #BWRVR3200 each serve the same purpose but are from different manufacturers. These are both ISR base rails and any hitch made in recent years…

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Answer 8

On the Reese Fifth Wheel Universal Installation Kit, #RP30035, the standard dimension between the base rails is 22 inches on center apart. The measurement that is used to install the universal base rails is from the rear edge of truck bed to the rear…

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Answer 9

I would need the year of your Ford F-150 truck to give you the exact measurements for installation of the fifth wheel base rails. If your truck is 2004 or newer I am listing the information below. The fifth-wheel installation kits that come with base…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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