Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed for Use with B and W Patriot
Question:
I have a 2017 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel-Short Bed. Looking at the BandW Patriot 18k Slider Hitch but am curious to which rails to go with? Looking at either: RP56009-53 Or: BWRVK2602
asked by: Paul R
Expert Reply:
The great thing about the B and W Patriot slider hitch part # BWRVK3270 is that it's designed to fit industry standard fifth wheel rails. So either kit you mentioned will work. The B and W Custom install kit part # BWRVK2602 or the Reese kit part # RP56009-53. Both kits are confirmed fits for your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed without the factory rail kit.
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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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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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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