What Base Rail Kit is Needed for 2021 F-250 Short Bed

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Which rail kit do I need for my 2021 F250 short bed w/o puck kit for the Anderson #AM3200 Hitch?

asked by: Terry

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The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter, # AM3200 will mount to your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty on industry-standard fifth-wheel rails. I suggest the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # BWRVK2402. You can install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this custom bracket and base rail kit. It requires less drilling than universal kits and provides a custom fit for your Ford F-250 Super Duty. Everything you need for installation is included.

Please note the linked product review and installation videos.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

You will actually be needing the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness #HM54FR for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. This will ensure you have the correct wiring and length needed to install in your truck bedside. The…

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Answer 2

Congratulations on the all-new rig. Sounds exciting. I will work from the assumption that when you say long bed, that you mean 8-foot bed. For a 5th wheel hitch the B&W #BWRVK3300 that you referred to is designed for the factory prep package. The…

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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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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 5

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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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 8

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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