Mounting Brackets and 5TH Wheel Rails For a B&W Patriot Hitch On a 2016 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 6-1/2' Bed
Question:
What installation rails and hardware do I need to install a B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs Item # BWRVK3255 in our 2016 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 6-1/2' Bed.
asked by: Melanie
Expert Reply:
The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2602 contains the Mounting Brackets # BWRVR2602 and Base Rails # BWRVR3210 to mount a B&W Patriot Hitch in your 2016 Ram crew cab 6-1/2' bed.
The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 being a fixed hitch is only recommended to be used in a 6' bed if your trailer is using a pivoting pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR. Otherwise you may contact your back window with the front corner of your trailer when making tight jackknife turns.
A B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270 allows you to place the hitch 12" further back when you need to maneuver and make jackknife turns with your camper in a tight space. This will prevent damage to your truck and camper in tight situations.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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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
- B and W
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B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Custom
- B and W
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B&W Universal Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Universal
- B and W
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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