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B&W Trailer Hitches is an American manufacturer known for durable, innovative towing products, including gooseneck hitches, fifth-wheel hitches, receiver hitches, and ball mounts. Built in Kansas by employee-owners, B&W products are engineered for dependable performance, easy installation, and long-lasting quality.
B&W Trailer Hitches is an American manufacturer known for building innovative, dependable towing products designed to make hitching easier and towing more comfortable. The company began in 1987 in Humboldt, Kansas, when founders Roger Baker and Joe Works combined their fabrication experience to build custom truck beds and solve common problems faced by truck owners.
B&W changed the gooseneck hitch industry with the introduction of the Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch. Its under-bed mounting system and reversible hitch ball allowed truck owners to quickly store the ball beneath the bed, leaving a clean and unobstructed surface when the hitch was not in use. B&W later applied the same practical approach to the Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch, creating a removable fifth-wheel hitch engineered for a quiet, smooth, and secure towing experience.
Today, B&W manufactures gooseneck hitches, fifth-wheel hitches, receiver hitches, ball mounts, and towing accessories at its nearly 600,000-square-foot facility. The company is owned by approximately 500 employee-owners who remain committed to American manufacturing, trusted materials, skilled craftsmanship, and long-lasting product quality.
Whether you are towing a work trailer, livestock trailer, camper, or fifth wheel, B&W Trailer Hitches offers thoughtfully engineered towing equipment built to perform mile after mile.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2026 | Ram 2500 | — |
Yes, the 2014-2022 Ram 2500 B&W Custom Installation Kit For Universal Mounting Rails For Some RAM Trucks RVK2602 (Part #BQVLRVK2602) is designed to fit the 2014-2026 Ram 2500.
The 2014-2022 Ram 2500 B&W Custom Installation Kit For Universal Mounting Rails For Some RAM Trucks RVK2602 (Part #BQVLRVK2602) fits the following vehicles: 2014-2026 Ram 2500. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The 2014-2022 Ram 2500 B&W Custom Installation Kit For Universal Mounting Rails For Some RAM Trucks RVK2602 (Part #BQVLRVK2602) fits 2014-2026 Ram 2500 models. The 2026 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The 2014-2022 Ram 2500 B&W Custom Installation Kit For Universal Mounting Rails For Some RAM Trucks RVK2602 (Part #BQVLRVK2602) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The RVK2602 is a Custom 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Rail system designed for 2014–2026 RAM 2500 trucks. It provides a secure frame-mounted installation for a Patriot 5th Wheel or Slider Base, allowing you to tow a 5th wheel trailer. The system consists of forward and rear mounting rails that bolt to the truck bed and frame using a combination of carriage bolts, hex head bolts, and frame-mounted brackets.
The RVK2602 is designed for 2014–2026 RAM 2500 trucks. However, the installation procedure differs between 2014–2018 trucks and 2019+ trucks due to a variation in the exhaust hanger bracket design on the passenger side frame. The manual provides separate installation sections for each generation. Consult B&W Trailer Hitches at 800.248.6564 or hitches@turnoverball.com if you are unsure whether your specific truck is compatible.
Yes. The manual shows different forward mounting rail positions for short bed (48–5/16") and long bed (49–15/16") trucks. The installation procedure is the same; the difference is only in where the forward rail is positioned along the bed length.
If your truck has a removable bed liner or mat, it must be removed before installation so the mounting rails can connect directly with the bed. Alternatively, the liner can be cut to allow the rails to pass through. It is acceptable to install the mounting rails over a spray-in bed liner.
It may be necessary to remove the spare tire and/or heat shield before installation. The manual notes this as a possibility but does not specify which trucks require removal. After installation, if these components were removed, they should be reinstalled if necessary.
Required tools include: impact wrench or ratchet with 3/4" and 19mm sockets; 3/4" and 19mm box end wrenches; drill with 1/8", 9/16", and 7/8" drill bits; tape measure; torque wrench; center punch tool; hammer; spray lubricant or compressed air; flashlight; and eye and ear protection. You will also need a Patriot 5th Wheel or Slider Base.
The kit includes: 2 mounting rails (Patriot Rail Box RVR3210); 4 frame brackets (2 front, 2 rear, one per side); 1 nut guide; and two bolt bags containing: 8 carriage bolts (1/2" × 2"), 2 carriage bolts (1/2" × 4–1/2"), 1 hex head bolt (1/2" × 2"), 8 tube spacers, 11 U-shaped spacers, 6 M12 × 35mm hex head bolts, 2 M12 × 45mm hex head bolts, 10 flange nuts (1/2"), 9 split lock washers (1/2"), 8 flat washers (1/2"), 4 round hole rectangle washers, and 10 offset square hole washers. Verify all parts are present before starting installation.
The manual does not specify whether the Patriot 5th Wheel or Slider Base is included. It is listed as a required tool for installation (needed to position the rear mounting rail correctly), but the manual does not confirm whether it is sold with the kit or separately. Contact B&W Trailer Hitches at 800.248.6564 or hitches@turnoverball.com for clarification.
The manual does not mention disconnecting the battery. However, the manual does warn not to install frame brackets over wiring or brake lines, and to re-secure any wiring that is moved or detached during installation. If you move any electrical components, exercise caution and consider disconnecting the battery as a safety precaution.
Before drilling, carefully examine the area under the truck where modifications will occur. The fuel tank may be directly below the bed area that needs to be drilled. Ensure the tank and other equipment (such as brake lines and wiring) are not damaged during drilling. Do not install frame brackets over wiring or brake lines; place hitch components directly against the frame.
The forward mounting rail position depends on bed length. For a long bed (8 feet), position the rail 49–15/16" from the rear edge of the bed. For a short bed, position it 48–5/16" from the rear edge. Measure from the rear edge of the bed itself, not from the tailgate. Center the rail side-to-side by measuring the distance from each side of the rail to the bed edges; both measurements should be equal.
Five holes are required for the forward mounting rail. First, mark all 5 locations with a center punch tool while the rail is positioned in place. Then drill each location with a 1/8" bit. After repositioning the rail, enlarge each hole to 9/16" using the 1/8" holes as pilots.
Five holes are required for the rear mounting rail. The number and size of holes differ between 2014–2018 and 2019+ trucks. For 2014–2018 trucks: drill 3 holes to 9/16" and 2 holes to 7/8" (the 7/8" holes are in the bed only, over the cross member). For 2019+ trucks: drill 4 holes to 9/16" and 1 hole to 7/8" (the 7/8" hole is on the driver side only, over the cross member). Mark all locations with a center punch tool, then drill 1/8" pilot holes first, and enlarge as specified.
Yes. The installation requires drilling 5 holes for the forward mounting rail and 5 holes for the rear mounting rail in the truck bed. You will use 1/8" pilot holes, then enlarge them to 9/16" or 7/8" depending on location. The manual warns to carefully examine the area under the truck before drilling to avoid damaging the fuel tank, brake lines, or wiring.
Yes, for the rear mounting rail. The two forward drill locations on the rear rail are directly above a bed cross member. For 2014–2018 trucks, both forward holes must pass through both the bed and the cross member. For 2019+ trucks, only the driver side forward hole passes through both; the passenger side hole is in the bed only. Drill these holes as straight as possible. The 7/8" holes should be in the bed only and should not drill up through the bottom of the cross member.
If your truck has a removable bed liner or mat, it must be removed before installation. If you prefer not to remove it, you can cut the liner to allow the mounting rails to pass through. Spray-in bed liners do not need to be removed or cut; the rails can be installed over them.
All 1/2" flange nuts in the mounting rails must be torqued to 80 ft-lbs using a torque wrench. This applies to the nuts fastening the carriage bolts that pass through the bed.
All M12 nuts in the frame brackets must be torqued to 96 ft-lbs using a torque wrench. This applies to both the M12 × 35mm (shorter) and M12 × 45mm (longer) hex head bolts that thread into the frame.
Do not fully tighten bolts as you install them. The manual specifies "do not fully tighten at this time" for the carriage bolts and frame bracket bolts during installation. Hand tighten all hardware first, then use a torque wrench to apply the final torque: 80 ft-lbs for 1/2" nuts in the mounting rails, and 96 ft-lbs for M12 nuts in the frame brackets.
U-shaped spacers are space fillers that account for the corrugation of the truck bed. They must be placed in the gap between the mounting rail and the bed, or between the bed and the side frame brackets, at each drilled position. The manual provides 11 U-shaped spacers. Failure to use them will result in property damage when hardware is tightened. Place one spacer at each of the 5 forward rail positions and at each of the rear rail positions (3 rear positions and 1 forward position on the passenger side for 2019+ trucks).
Tube spacers are cylindrical spacers used only for the rear mounting rail. They are placed into the 7/8" drilled holes (which are directly above the bed cross member). For 2014–2018 trucks, place tube spacers in both forward 7/8" holes. For 2019+ trucks, place a tube spacer in the driver side forward 7/8" hole only. The manual provides 2 tube spacers total.
The nut guide is a specialized tool used only on 2019+ trucks to install the passenger side forward bolt. It holds the flange nut in position under the bed cross member while the bolt is threaded in from above. To prepare it, bend the handle about 2–3/4" from the top at a 30° angle. Insert the nut guide into the bed cross member from the passenger side wheel well, position the nut on the bottom side of the guide, and hold it in place while another person threads the 1/2" × 2" hex head bolt down through the forward mounting hole and into the nut guide.
Yes. Each bracket fastens to the frame using pre-existing weld nuts. Before attaching hardware, debris must be cleaned out of each weld nut. Use spray lubricant or compressed air to remove loose dirt. If larger debris is present, use a small wire brush.
Due to the curvature of the frame, the forward hole in each front bracket needs to be supported with two round hole rectangle washers. These washers distribute the load and ensure proper seating of the longer (45mm) M12 hex head bolts. The manual provides 4 round hole rectangle washers (2 per front bracket).
Look at the exhaust hanger bracket below the bed on the inside of the passenger side frame behind the suspension spring. If a round bar is present inside the exhaust hanger bracket, follow the "Install Rear Mounting Rail 2019+ Trucks" section. If no round bar is present, follow the "Install Rear Mounting Rail 2014–2018 Trucks" section. This variation affects how the rear mounting rail is installed.
Before drilling the rear mounting rail holes, pull the RV base (Patriot 5th Wheel or Slider Base) towards the cab of the truck and push the rear rail towards the rear of the truck to correctly space the mounting rails. This ensures proper spacing and alignment. The base should rest flat against the top of both rails when correctly positioned.
With the base still attached to the rear mounting rail, ensure that the rear rail is centered in the truck bed by measuring the distance on either side from the edge of the rail to the sides of the bed. Both measurements should be equal. This is done before drilling the rear rail mounting holes.
The 1/2" × 2" carriage bolts are used for most mounting positions on both the forward and rear rails. The 1/2" × 4–1/2" carriage bolts are longer and are used only for the two forward positions on the rear mounting rail (the positions directly above the bed cross member). For 2014–2018 trucks, both forward positions use the longer bolts. For 2019+ trucks, only the driver side forward position uses the longer bolt; the passenger side uses a hex head bolt with the nut guide instead.
The M12 × 45mm (longer) hex head bolts are used in the forward holes of the front brackets, where they must pass through two round hole rectangle washers to account for frame curvature. The M12 × 35mm (shorter) hex head bolts are used in all other frame bracket holes (the rear holes of the front brackets and all holes in the rear brackets). Both are torqued to 96 ft-lbs.
Before each tow, perform a visual inspection of the hitch. Check that all pinned connections are secure and that all bolted connections are at the correct torque specification (80 ft-lbs for 1/2" nuts, 96 ft-lbs for M12 nuts). Check for cracks or damage to the hitch. Do not tow if cracks or damage outside of normal wear are found. Towing with a damaged hitch could result in loss of trailer attachment.
Do not exceed the tow or tongue rating of the coupler, the tow or tongue rating of the hitch, or the tow or weight ratings of the truck or trailer. See your vehicle and trailer manufacturer information for specific ratings. Exceeding these ratings may cause damage to towing components or loss of attachment between the trailer and truck.
Yes. Additional caution must be used when towing a wedge car trailer. Towing stability greatly depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as possible. Load heavy cars over the axles. Never tow with a single car on the front of the trailer. When towing a wedge car trailer, never exceed speeds that are reasonable for the roadway conditions (e.g., turns, curves). Failure to account for proper trailer center of gravity and reasonable speeds may cause damage to the truck, trailer, towing components, and loss of attachment.
No. Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
You must wear eye and ear protection during installation. The manual also recommends having a flashlight available. Exercise caution when using power tools (drill, impact wrench) and when working under the truck. Be aware of the hazards involved in vehicle installation and follow proper safety procedures.
After installation, verify that all hardware is torqued to specification: 80 ft-lbs for 1/2" flange nuts in the mounting rails, and 96 ft-lbs for M12 nuts in the frame brackets. Ensure that all wiring that was moved or detached during installation has been re-secured to the frame. Reinstall the heat shield and spare tire if they were removed. Perform a visual inspection to confirm all connections are secure and there are no cracks or damage.
The manual requires a visual inspection before each tow, which includes checking that all bolted connections are at the correct torque specification. However, the manual does not specify a retorque interval (e.g., after the first tow, after 100 miles, etc.). Contact B&W Trailer Hitches at 800.248.6564 or hitches@turnoverball.com for guidance on retorque intervals.
Yes, the RVK2602 is designed for 2014–2026 RAM 2500 trucks. Installation differs between 2014–2018 and 2019+ models due to exhaust hanger bracket variations. Contact B&W at 800.248.6564 if you need fitment confirmation for your specific truck.
Yes, a Patriot 5th Wheel or Slider Base is required during installation to position the rear mounting rail correctly. The manual does not confirm whether it is included with the kit or sold separately; contact B&W at 800.248.6564 for clarification.
Torque all 1/2" flange nuts in the mounting rails to 80 ft-lbs. Torque all M12 nuts in the frame brackets to 96 ft-lbs. Hand tighten all hardware first, then apply final torque with a torque wrench.
If you have a removable bed liner, it must be removed or cut to allow the rails to pass through. Spray-in bed liners do not need to be removed.
Before each tow, visually inspect the hitch. Verify all pinned and bolted connections are secure and at correct torque (80 ft-lbs for 1/2" nuts, 96 ft-lbs for M12 nuts). Check for cracks or damage. Do not tow if damage is found.
You need: drill with 1/8", 9/16", and 7/8" bits; impact wrench or ratchet with 3/4" and 19mm sockets; box end wrenches; torque wrench; tape measure; center punch tool; hammer; spray lubricant or compressed air; flashlight; and eye and ear protection.
It may be necessary to remove the spare tire before installation. The manual does not specify which trucks require removal. If removal is needed, reinstall it after installation is complete.
Check that the 1/8" pilot holes are centered within the slots in the frame brackets. If they are not centered, re-drill the 1/8" holes until the brackets and drilled holes are aligned. This must be done before enlarging the holes to 9/16".
Carefully ensure the mounting rail does not move while you use the center punch tool to mark the 5 drill locations. If the rail moves, reposition it and re-mark the locations. The manual emphasizes that the mounting rail must be placed precisely; failure to do so may result in added difficulty during installation or property damage.
On 2014–2018 trucks, the passenger side 1/2" × 4–1/2" carriage bolt can be accessed from a space in the frame geometry next to the bolt. Use this space to thread the offset square hole washer and 1/2" flange nut. Use a box end wrench to tighten the nut.
The nut guide must be inserted into the bed cross member from the passenger side wheel well and held in place while another person threads the 1/2" × 2" hex head bolt down through the forward mounting hole and into the nut guide. This is a two-person operation. Ensure the nut is positioned on the bottom side of the guide before threading the bolt.
Hand tighten all hardware first to ensure even seating, then use a torque wrench to apply final torque. Torque all 1/2" nuts to 80 ft-lbs first, then torque all M12 nuts to 96 ft-lbs. This sequence helps ensure even tightening across all connections.
Use spray lubricant or compressed air to remove loose dirt from each weld nut. If larger debris is present, use a small wire brush to clean it out. This must be done before attaching the frame brackets.
The two forward drill locations on the rear rail are directly above a bed cross member. The drill must pass through both the bed and the cross member. Drill these holes as straight as possible. If you are drilling the 7/8" holes, they should be in the bed only and should not drill up through the bottom of the cross member. If you are drilling the 9/16" holes on a 2014–2018 truck, they must pass through both the bed and cross member.
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