Fitting A B&W 5th Wheel Hitch To A 2017 RAM 2500 Without Prep Package
Question:
Can I use this on a 17 ram 2500 as long as I get the brackets for it?
asked by: Lonny H
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Replacement Slider Base # BWRVB3775 that you were looking at is for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider 20K # BWRVK3775. This only fits Chevy/Gmc trucks with the factory prep package and it will not fit your 2017 RAM 2500 without prep package.
Instead, I would look at the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider 20K # BWRVK3400-5W along with Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1384-5W. This is confirmed to fit your 2017 RAM 2500 without the prep package; I attached a demonstration video for you. If you already have a 5th wheel hitch and you are just looking to fit it to your truck, then let me know what you have and I will see if it is compatible or not.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Replacement Slider Base for B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- Companion
- B and W
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