Rail Spacing Needed When Installing The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2401

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what is the distance from rail to rail, all the instructions say to set the hitch in the first rail to get the location but I do not have the 5th wheel hitch yet, it is coming with the RV i am buying. it is the BandW RVB3270

asked by: Leslie R

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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 the installation so that you can have them ready to go for when your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000lbs # BWRVK3270 arrives.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Personally I feel like the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550040 is the best option for your 2021 Nissan Titan towing a 2011 Forest River Rockwood 8265WS. The Autoslide will move back up to 22-1/2" when you turn to give you…

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Answer 2

To install the B and W Fifth Wheel Rail kit part #BWRVK2402 and the Patriot Slider hitch part #BWRVK3270 you would need to remove a portion of the bed liner so that the rails can attach directly to the truck bed. You would not be able to have a…

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Answer 3

The B&W Patriot slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs a total of 220 lbs. While that is a lot of weight what's great about the B and W hitches is that they break down into smaller sections easily to help…

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We can get your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed set up to tow a 5th wheel trailer and get it the correct air bags. First, let's go with the hitch and base rails that are the best option, which are from B&W: - B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 5

Most likely not as the bags are typically different sizes between vehicle fits so the best solution would be an all new Air Lift Load Lifter like the part #AL57289 which fits your 2022 Ram 2500. If you let me know what your old truck was though I can…

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Answer 6

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Your B&W #BWRVK3270 5th-Wheel hitch has a footprint measuring, 31-3/4" wide x 33-1/2" deep. You could use the Reese #RP30055 hitch cover that only covers the head of the hitch, or the Classic Accessories #CA80116 hitch cover that…

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Answer 8

Towing a 5th wheel trailer can definitely put strain on the rear of any truck, even one as robust as your 2021 Ram 2500, so suspension enhancement is always recommended. The best way to level out your Ram is with air bags, and the option that is…

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Answer 9

The distance on center that you want have between fifth wheel rails is right at 22 inches. Typically we recommend you place the rear edge where the installation instructions recommend and then use the fifth wheel hitch to place the front rail. But if…

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Answer 10

The Curt Q24 5th wheel trailer hitch #C16245 fits in industry standard above the bed rails. Industry standard rails have mounting slots that measure 22 inches on center front to back (it is actually closer to 21-13/16 inches). Side to side there are…

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Answer 11

Since the GVWR of your camper is 14,117 lbs a 16k fifth wheel hitch would easily be adequate for your 2019 Ram 2500 short bed with the OEM rail kit. More capacity than that may not be needed but certainly wouldn't hurt anything though. For a…

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The jaws of the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - 18,000 lbs #BWRVK3270 should definitely close all the way, yes. And in regards to padding, the Patriot has polyurethane bushings on top of the pivot arms that are designed to help…

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