B&W 5th Wheel Base Rail Custom Brackets Only for 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500

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I am only looking for the bracket kit for a fifthwheel. I do not want the rails. What do you recommend as a reliable low cost model? i do not want to pay too much for shipping i am in canada quebec saguenay G7X 1B2. Propose me a good seller available for canada. I have a 2003 2500HD silverado chevrolet. Thank you!

asked by: Regis V

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The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2500 can be split up between the brackets and the rails. The B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails # BWRVR2500 are available separately from the base rails # BWRVR3210. You will want to use only custom brackets and rails from the same manufacturer to confirm fit, so if you don't know the manufacturer, then I recommend purchasing the complete kit to ensure they will fit and work together.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Regis

1/30/2019

I am only looking for the bracket kit for a fifthwheel. I do not want the rails. What do you recommend as a reliable low cost model? i do not want to pay too much for shipping i am in canada quebec saguenay G7X 1B2. Propose me a good seller available for canada. I have a 2003 2500HD silverado chevrolet. Thank you!

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Jason S.

1/30/2019

If you have B&W rails, then for your 2003 Chevy 2500 you would use the brackets # BWRVR2500 for the easy installation and custom fit with your rails. If you have Reese rails # RP58058, you will use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50064. If you have Curt rails # C16204, you will then want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418. If you have Demco rails # DM6071, you will want the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552012. If you do not know which manufacturer you have, then I recommend replacing both the rails and brackets to confirm fit. The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2500 kit is my recommendation if you need to get the entire kit. If you want to drill holes in your frame and do some measuring to save money, the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # RP30035 is another option. We are only an online dealer because we only have one location in Wentzville, Missouri. We don't have anyone to refer you to in Canada, but we do ship to Canada so we would be happy to assist you.

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

On your 2010 GMC 2500hd you could use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Chevy/GMC, part #C16418, that you referenced as a bracket kit since you do not need rails. I have attached installation instructions below for you to check out also.…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 7

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 8

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 9

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 10

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 11

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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