5th Wheel Bed Rails For A 2017 Ram 3500

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Question:

I need to know if this rail mounts fit my2017 3500 ram that used to have a flat bed on it.

asked by: Osniel C

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

You'll actually want to measure from the ground to the floor of the bed and not the top of the sides. The height I'm seeing from an open tailgate (floor of the bed) to the ground for a 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is approximately 36" and…

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Answer 2

I'll start by saying that because you have a short bed truck, you will need a sliding hitch in order to make sure that you can safely turn while towing your 5th wheel trailer and not create contact between the nose of your trailer and the cab of…

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Answer 3

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 4

The problem isn't with the hitch fitting, the problems are that the 5th wheel's pin box strikes the sides of the bed during turns. The only way a fifth wheel hitch can be used in a Ram Box equipped truck would be to use a Reese Sidewinder.…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Your TrailerSaver TS3 Air-Ride Hitch will fit with industry standard rails so the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item #BWRVK2605 I recommended for the BD3 or any other industry standard rails will work…

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Answer 11

Yes the rails of the B and W fifth wheel rail kit part #BWRVK2605 that you referenced are compatible with the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection part #AM3200.

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Answer 12

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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