How To Use B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Slider Hitch On 2019 Ford F-350 With Prep

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This is the hitch I have... B and W Model: RVK3270 by B and W I bought a F350 2019 with a 5th wheel prep package installed

asked by: Allen P

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In order to use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Slider Hitch part # BWRVK3270 on a 2019 Ford F-350 with 5th Wheel Prep Package you will need to use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package part # DM6175.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Demco #DM6175 is designed to work with hitches that fit in industry standard base rails- those rails will be 22" apart and the rails will have 2 sets of holes; one set is 20-1/2" apart and the other is 29-1/2" apart.…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 5

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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Answer 7

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt #C60692 and Reese #RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can replace your current Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers with the MORryde AllTrek 4000 Equalizers #MR29DR on your 2018 Highland Open Range. The yellow octagons on the front and rear are a for correcting the alignment of the axles and are not…

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Answer 10

The Thule TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap #TH29200XT is not actually meant to be installed into top tracks. This crossbar system is actually meant to be installed in fixed points on your camper shell so it's not going to…

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Answer 11

It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That…

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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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