B&W 5th Wheel Hitch Fitment on a Ram OEM Puck System

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Can a patriot 18000 lb head fit the base for a ram puck system?

asked by: Josh C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The B&W Patriot and Companion heads look similar but aren't interchangeable so for a B&W 5th wheel hitch that fits an OEM Ram puck system you need the entire Companion Hitch # BWRVK3600.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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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Answer 5

The correct tie-downs for your 2019 Ram 3500 Tradesman short bed depend on your hitch. You can choose from the following: With a factory installed hitch or non-Torklift aftermarket hitch -TorkLift Talon Camper Tie-Downs #TL52XR (front) and #TL34FR…

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Answer 6

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 7

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 8

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #C16046 will work well with the Roto-Flex pin box. The combination will be a good match for you and this hitch with the specific connection to the factory prep package pucks will make…

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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

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 11

Hey Mark, from previous customers we have determined that the your 2009 Coachmen Chapparal M-278 has a Lippert 1621 pin box so the Gen-Y Gooseneck adapter part #GY58GR would fit and work great on it. This will give you a cushioned gooseneck adapter.…

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Answer 12

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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B&W 5th Wheel Hitch Fitment on a Ram OEM Puck System

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