Do Specific Hitches Fit Industry-Standard Base Rails
Question:
5th wheel rails - What hitches fit on 29” and 20 1/2” and 10”? Picture below so you know what I’m talking about.
asked by: Emmanuel
Expert Reply:
The rails you mentioned are called industry-standard, above-bed base rails, and most hitches that fit on above-bed rails will fit these. The list is massive and there are so many applications it is not especially feasible to list them all, but some popular examples are the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 and B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255.
If you let me know the year, make, model and bed size of your truck I would be happy to recommend the best option for base rails, an install kit and a hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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