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Does a B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Attach to Industry Standard Rails?  

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I have a 2017 F-250 Super Duty with a 6.5’ bed. It has a Curt Q20 hitch with manual slider. I want to switch to the BandW Companion 5th shell hitch with slider. Can I use my existing rails, or will/ should I need to remove completely to install the BandW?

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To use a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # BWRVK3400-5W, in your 2017 Ford F-250, you will need to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit item # BWGNRK1116. The Companion can not install on the industry standard rails your Curt Q20 does.

B&W does have a slider that attaches to industry standard rails. It is the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs item # BWRVK3270.

The B&W Companion weighs over 250 lbs. If that's not something you're interested in moving by yourself and don't want to have to rely on someone to help you then I recommend purchasing the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting Device for Companion and Patriot Hitches item # BWRVXA3130. This heavy duty steel tool lets you lift your B&W 5th-wheel hitch from your truck bed with a hoist. The 5th-Wheel jaws clamp around the device for a secure grip.

Don't forget your lube plate. The Lube Plate for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter item # RP83002 will prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup.

To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long item # C57008. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.

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