B&W Patriot Mounting Kit For A 2016 Ram 2500 Shortbed With RamBoxes
Question:
Trying to set up my Ram with a 5th wheel hitch 2016 2500 Rambox Factory installed air bags I’m looking at the BW Patriot 18k hitch What rails would I need ? Thank You
asked by: Jeff M
Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Ram 2500 short bed with ram boxes, you'll want the B&W Custom Installation Kit # BWRVK2602 for the B&W Patriot 18K # BWRVK3255 you were looking at.
I also recommend using a 7 way reroute kit like # C56070. This kit will allow you to add a 7 way into the bed of your truck for ease of hooking and unhooking your 5th wheel.
Since this is a fixed hitch on a short bed, you're going to want a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR or a sliding 5th wheel like the Demco Hijacker # DM8550022.
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