Recommended B&W 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2013 Ram Mega Cab

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I have a 2013 ram mega cab need a universal rail kit that will work on my truck

asked by: Mark F

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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 part # BWRVK2605 which is a custom fit kit that does not require any drilling into the frame or a universal kit like you asked for that requires drilling into the frame, the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # BWRVR3200. These will both fit models with the 6-1/2' and 8' long beds.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes, the B and W fifth wheel rail kit part #BWRVK2605 is a confirmed fit for your short bed 2013 Ram 2500. It does require drilling through the bed of the truck but no drilling of the truck's frame. I attached an install video for this kit on a…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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To be able to use the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C86JR with your 2019 Ram 2500 with OEM pucks, you're just going to need the: -Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package #DM6099. This rail…

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Answer 5

Yes, the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2605 is a compatible fit for your 2021 Dodge Ram Tradesman 3500 with an 8' bed and will allow you to mount your Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel…

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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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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 8

Yes, the correct rear rail edge to rear of truck bed dimension when installing the B and W Rail kit part #BWRVK2605 in your 2021 Ram 3500 is 26-9/16 inches like you mentioned. They got the dimension slightly off as they typically would just call it…

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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

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…

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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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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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