Is There a Way to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with Truck that Has Flat Bed
Question:
Will this kit work for a 2015 Chevy 3500 with an aluminum flatbed? I already have the BandW patriot slider for my other truck.
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
Since flat beds sit up a little higher than standard truck bed the B and W rail kit # BWRVK2506 that you referenced wouldn't work since the top portion of the mounting brackets wouldn't line up. Also, since the bed is taller your hitch would end up too tall and your trailer would be nose high. You'd need to use a low profile fifth wheel hitch like the B and W Companion Hitch for Flatbed trucks part # BWRVK3050.
This would require the flat bed B and W hitch part # BWGNRK1500.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- B and W
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