The B&W Hitches RVK2406 Patriot Bracket and Rail Kit gives you the truck-side foundation your fifth wheel hitch depends on. Built from heavy-duty steel and engineered to B&W's exacting standards, this kit installs into the bed of your pickup and provides the mounting platform for the Patriot fifth wheel hitch head. If you are setting up a truck for fifth wheel towing for the first time, or replacing worn or damaged rails, the RVK2406 is the correct starting point.
B&W Hitches has been manufacturing towing products in Humboldt, Kansas since 1987, and their Patriot series sits at the center of their fifth wheel lineup. The RVK2406 bracket and rail kit is the truck-bed mounting system that anchors the entire Patriot hitch assembly. Rails run fore and aft in the truck bed, and the cross-member brackets bolt to the frame using existing factory holes on most applications -- meaning no drilling required on compatible trucks.
At 69.25 lbs shipped, this is a substantial, purpose-built kit. The rails measure approximately 44.75 inches in length, sized to span the bed width of full-size pickups while keeping the hitch head positioned over the rear axle for optimal weight distribution and trailer control.
Brackets bolt to existing factory frame holes on most compatible half-ton and 3/4-ton GM, Ford, Ram, and Nissan trucks -- no drilling, no fabrication.
Formed steel rails provide a rigid, stable platform rated to work with the full load capacity of the Patriot hitch head. Powder-coat finish resists rust and road grime.
Designed specifically as the base kit for B&W's Patriot fifth wheel hitch. The rail profile and pin spacing match the Patriot head for a secure, rattle-free fit.
Rail geometry places the king pin connection point over the rear axle, the correct towing position for tongue weight management and trailer stability at highway speed.
The RVK2406 is sold as a complete bracket and rail kit. The package typically includes:
Note: The RVK2406 is the bracket and rail foundation only. The Patriot fifth wheel hitch head (sold separately) mounts onto these rails. You will need both the rail kit and a compatible hitch head to complete a functional fifth wheel towing setup.
B&W's Patriot fifth wheel hitch is a mid-range, single-point coupling design that has earned a strong reputation among full-time RVers and seasonal towers alike. The Patriot system uses a two-piece approach: the truck-side rail and bracket kit (this RVK2406) and the hitch head. This separation lets you keep the rails in the truck permanently while removing the hitch head when the truck bed is needed for hauling. The RVK2406 is the universal-fit bracket kit for this system.
The RVK2406 is designed for standard full-size pickup truck beds. Most common fitments include:
Because fifth wheel rail kits are year, make, and model specific for bracket attachment points, always cross-reference your truck's year and configuration against B&W's published fitment chart. Short-bed trucks towing longer fifth wheel trailers may also require a slider rail setup -- the RVK2406 is a standard (non-sliding) rail kit.