Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 1998 Chevy K2500 Long Bed

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I have a 1998 K2500 Chevy 7.4 8’ bed looking for frame brackets for this vehicle. I will be installing a Curt 5th wheel. Thanks

asked by: Jack

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Curt doesn't have a fit for their fifth wheel rails for your 1998 Chevy K2500 so your best option is a Reese universal rail kit part # RP30035 which is a fit for your truck and also will fit your Curt hitch as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Generally this is an issue with the remote #AL73002 communicating with the system #AL74000, a blockage, or a leak. I would inspect the compressor system and all of the air lines to make sure there are no issues. You can check for leaks using soap and…

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Answer 2

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 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

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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Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 7

Having the puck system is a great feature. If you ever plan on loading the bed with mulch, sand or rock you'll quickly find that having rails permanently bolted to the bed floor is a real pain. Not only that, but the pucks look a lot better.…

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The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item #BW83FR and item #BW73FR are identical kits that both fit the 2023 Ford F-350 with either the 6-3/4' or 8' bed lengths. It looks like item #BW83FR was…

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Answer 9

Hey Cody, you are installing this B&W Turnoverball #BWGNRK1020 on a 2021 Chevy 2500 correct? If so, the M14 bolts are definitely the correct size. It is possible that the holes in the frame are corroded which is preventing the bolts from…

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Answer 10

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 11

I spoke with my contact at B&W regarding the Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1116 referenced in your question. She stated that the estimated/average installation time for this kit is around 2 hours.…

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Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 1998 Chevy K2500 Long Bed

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