Which B and W Companion Slider Fits Reese Underbed Elite 5th Wheel Rail Kit

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Which model will fit the Reese underbed puck system?

asked by: Bryan C

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The correct B and W Companion Slider hitch that will fit the Reese underbed puck system is the B and W Companion that fits Ford rail kits part # BWRVK3370.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I believe you are asking about the plastic foot pads that come with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3500-5W that fit into the corrugated lines of the bed to give you a better fit. These foot pads are only manufactured…

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Answer 2

Sounds like you have a set of Reese fifth wheel underbed rails based on the dimensions you listed. Check out the picture I attached to see dimensions of this hitch style. If you measure the center to center distance of the pucks, and they come out to…

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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 4

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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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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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 7

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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Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 9

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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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

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 12

You can use the Curt E16 fifth wheel hitch part #C16115 in the bed of your 2018 Chevy Silverado with the OEM pucks but you would need to use the adapter part #C47BR which converts the pucks to the rail kit style this hitch needs.

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