Installation of 5th Wheel Rails for 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 with 6.5 Foot Bed

Question:

I was wondering do you offer a kit with the B&W patriot 18k slider all mounting brackets and rails and a electrical plug to put in my bed. Its for a 2018 ford f 250 4x4 shortbed crew cab

asked by: Cody B

Expert Reply:

The B&W Custom Mounting Brackets for Patriot 5th Wheel Above Bed Base Rails # BWRVR2401 will come with installation instructions but is not the correct fit for your 2018 Ford F-250. You will instead want the # BWRVR2402 for 2017 and 2018 models. The # BWRVR2401 is the fit for 2011-2016 models.

I've attached some photos of the installation details for your 2018 F-250 to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Cody

8/23/2018

I was wondering do you offer a kit with the B&W patriot 18k slider all mounting brackets and rails and a electrical plug to put in my bed. Its for a 2018 ford f 250 4x4 shortbed crew cab

Jason S.

8/23/2018

Thanks for the updated information because the 4x4 shortbed does make a difference on your model. B&W doesn't make a rail kit for your truck outside of the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1116-5W which then uses the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W. This is a great combination that will give you a clean bed when not in use. Then for a wiring harness, you can use the Bargman # 50-97-410. If you want a different option with above bed rails, then I recommend the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # BWRVK2402 along with the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # C16541. Then you can use the same wiring harness listed above # 50-97-410.