B and W Patriot Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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Question:

I have a 2017 Ram 3500 short bed truck without the factory rail kit. The bed is 6’ 6” I am being told that BandW recommends the BWRVK 3255 or BWRVK3270 because the bed is over 6’ long is this true?

asked by: Mike P

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Expert Reply:

While 6-1/2 foot is longer than most truck short beds it's still recommended to go with a slider hitch so that you can make tight turns unless the nose of your trailer is tapered to allow for short bed clearance. So for a slider hitch the B and W Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 would be the way to go.

Then for a custom rail kit for your 2017 Ram 3500 you'd want the part # BWRVK2605 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The only way to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has the Ram Boxes is by using a pivoting pin box like the Sidewinder you mentioned. This is because the pivot point is moved up higher which prevents the pin box from hitting the Ram Boxes…

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Answer 2

Adapters such as #DM6099 for Ram trucks with the OEM prep package and even the hitches that fit directly into the prep packages can require a little fine tuning to get the locking part at the right depth to turn the handle and lock them into place.…

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Answer 3

I believe the Mega Cab was only offered on the 2500 and 3500 models so I will assume that is what your 2013 Ram is. If that is the case then you can choose between the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches…

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Answer 4

Your TrailerSaver TS3 Air-Ride Hitch will fit with industry standard rails so the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item #BWRVK2605 I recommended for the BD3 or any other industry standard rails will…

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Answer 5

The problem isn't with the hitch fitting, the problems are that the 5th wheel's pin box strikes the sides of the bed during turns. The only way a fifth wheel hitch can be used in a Ram Box equipped truck would be to use a Reese Sidewinder.…

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Answer 6

You'll be able to use any industry standard rails to connect with your Trailer Saver BD3 Air Ride hitch. The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item #BWRVK2605 is an industry standard rail kit and is a…

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Answer 7

The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram #DM6099 fits into the factory towing prep puck system in such trucks and provides the equivalent of industry-standard above-bed base rails (ISRs) that will accept any hitch designed for ISRs. Fixed and sliding…

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Answer 8

For your 2022 Ram 3500 Cab and Chassis you'll be able to use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2605 that you were already looking at. These custom-fit brackets will allow you to mount to the…

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Answer 9

My recommendation of a 5th wheel hitch will be dependent on the size of the bed on your 2018 Ram 3500. For a 6-1/2 foot bed I recommend the sliding B&W Patriot #BWRVK3270 or for an 8 foot long bed the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 10

I confirmed with the manufacturer that the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2605 you were referencing are compatible with your new 2022 Ram 3500 Dually.

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Answer 11

The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item #BWRVK2605 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 3500 frame. The are meant to be above bed so the rails will sit higher than the frame when you bolt them on.

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Answer 12

Yes the rails of the B and W fifth wheel rail kit part #BWRVK2605 that you referenced are compatible with the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection part #AM3200.

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