Under-Bed Mounting System for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2013 Toyota Tundra 6-1/2 Bed

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Looking for Puck System 5th wheel hitch for 2013 Toyota Tundra 6 1/2 bed. Found one but it says NOT CONFIRMED for Toyota. Does that mean may or may not work? Do you have one that does work or is confirmed? Thanks

asked by: Rod R

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Expert Reply:

The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit # RP30126 you found fits various Ford Super Duty trucks so for your 2013 Toyota Tundra we need to look at something different.

For an under-bed kit that fits your truck the only option that fits your Tundra is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1257 which works with the B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3400 directly or you can use the Adapter Rails # DM6140 if you already have a manually sliding 5th wheel hitch that mounts to industry standard base rails.

If you have a Reese Sidewinder pin box or an autosliding 5th wheel hitch like the Demco Hijacker # DM8550035 then you'll need to use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16468-204 instead since the B&W gooseneck hitch only offers a single-point connection that can't handle the turning function of those applications.

I also recommend picking up the Pollak Wiring # PK11893-11932 if you don't already have a 7-Way connector in your truck bed. This wiring kit makes it easier to connect and disconnect the wiring from your 5th wheel trailer.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Answer 4

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

The total weight of the PullRite OEX SuperLite 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ram Prep Package(4815) #PUL56ZR is 143lbs. The Head #PUL99ZR weighs 49lbs while the Base #PUL56ZR weighs 94lbs. While we do not carry the 2600 currently(5/15/2024) it has a total…

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Answer 8

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, since we know your Brinkley Z3100 has the Rhino style pin box, the correct Gen-Y fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter is the part #GY98GR which comes with the auto latch you mentioned wanting as well!

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Answer 11

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 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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