Fitment of B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider on 2015 Ram 3500

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I bought a ram 3500 with previously installed rails Husky rails at 22” centre install. It seems bandw patriot 18k with slider should fit. Can you please confirm. Thank you!

asked by: Trevor

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The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3270 is a great option and installs with ISR above bed rails. Please note the attached image showing full measurements of ISR above bed rails. If your current Huskey rails are ISR, and they most likely are, then you can confirm by comparing against these measurements. I am unaware of any Husky manufactured rails that not ISR but it is best confirm by comparing measurements.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3270 has a hitch head height setting of 17"-19" which is measured from the base of the unit to top of the skid plate on the hitch. Therefore, this will be a variable number…

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Answer 2

The distance between the rails should be center to center 22" (pictured below). This rail spacing is considered industry standard. I've attached the installation video for the custom fit B&W rails #BWRVK2401 to help you with…

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Answer 3

Yes, the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3270 Fifth Wheel hitch says that it is compatible with Reese base rails.

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Answer 4

Yes, the B and W Patriot slider hitch part #BWRVK3270 that you referenced fits the same rail design as your Reese hitch so it would fit your current rails.

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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