Are RBW 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kits Still Available or Different Kit for a 2004 Ford F-350

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we have a ford F-350 king cab with 8 ft bed . we have a RBW UHS-85-7 5th wheel hitch ,we bought a camper and it came with it,but we need an installation kit for it.and rails .where can we find one? thanks

asked by: Tom

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RBW was bought out some time ago by AL-KO. They no longer produce 5th wheel isntallation kits for the RBW hitches. The only RBW hitch that will fit in industry standard above the bed rails is the Li'l Rocker (LR series). The other hitches they produced will not fit in any of the rail kits we offer. I wish I had better news for you but it is unlikely you will be able to find a kit that fits both the truck and the hitch.

I recommend going with a hitch and install kit with above the bed rails for your 2004 Ford F-350 King Cab long bed. To save some money you can use the Reese Custom installation kit # RP50082-58. The rails included with this kit will fit Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches.

For a good entry level 16k capacity hitch you can use Reese hitch # RP30047. It has a 4-Way tilting head and double jaw for good king pin contact. If you need a higher capacity use # RP30928 rated for 20k.

And to add an in-bed 7-Way trailer connector you can use # 40167 which plugs in line with a 7-Way trailer connector at the back of the truck.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You have two options for installing the RBW Lil Rocker in your 2007 Ford F-150 pickup. You can use the Universal Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit with Rails, item #RP30035, or the Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Brackets -…

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Answer 2

Thank you for your photo. My Demco contact confirmed that they no longer have installation bracket kits for your older SL-16 hitch model FWH34 to let you install it in your 2013 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed. However, we can help you with a new slider…

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Answer 3

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 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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Answer 5

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 6

Yes, you are going to also need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 when using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040 with your Road Armor pin box. For a suspension enhancement I…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 11

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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