What Would be Needed to Install B and W Patriot Slider in 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
Question:
I have a 2018 2500 chevy 6.5 bed. Is a slider hitch of any manufacturer recomended for this size bed? Is the BWRVK3270 a 4 way hitch? Do the mounting rails come with it or is that seperate? Thanks
asked by: Russell K
Expert Reply:
The B and W Patriot Slider hitch part # BWRVK3270 can be used in the bed of your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 as long as you install the rail kit designed for your truck part # BWRVK2506. This hitch does not come with rails since different trucks require different rail kit brackets. Sliders are normally needed if the trailer is towed by a short bed truck like you have and if the nose of the trailer is not tapered.
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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