When you're towing a fifth wheel camper, the connection between your truck bed and your hitch is the most critical link in the chain. B&W's RVR2404 custom brackets are engineered to bolt directly into your Ram 1500's existing factory mounting points -- no drilling, no guesswork, no compromised bed integrity. These are the foundation brackets that let you run a B&W Companion or compatible fifth wheel hitch with confidence on every mile of highway and every back-road campsite.
B&W Hitches built their reputation on precision-fit towing products, and the RVR2404 brackets are a prime example of that philosophy. Rather than forcing a universal bracket to approximate your truck's bed rail geometry, these custom brackets are designed specifically for the Ram 1500's factory-installed puck system. They drop into place using the same hidden mounting locations Ford, Ram, and GM engineers put in the bed from the factory -- giving you a rock-solid, rattle-free foundation without touching a drill bit.
At 25.5 lbs for the bracket set, these are substantial, heavy-wall steel components. They're not trim pieces -- they're structural. Once installed, they sit low in the bed, leaving usable bed space when your fifth wheel hitch head is removed for cargo hauling.
Engineered to use factory mounting locations in compatible Ram 1500 beds. No drilling into bed rails or floor required for installation.
Thick-wall steel brackets with a durable powder coat finish resist rust and wear through years of seasonal towing and road exposure.
Designed to work with B&W's Companion fifth wheel hitch series, including the OEM puck-system versions that mount directly to these brackets.
Bracket set sits flush in the bed when the hitch head is removed, preserving usable truck bed space for non-towing trips.
A fifth wheel hitch is only as strong as its mounting system. Generic slider brackets or universal rails require drilling through your bed floor, creating potential water intrusion points and weakening the bed structure. B&W's custom bracket approach eliminates that problem by mating to the same reinforced factory locations your truck manufacturer engineered to handle towing loads. The result is a cleaner installation, better load distribution across the bed, and a hitch that doesn't shift, creak, or loosen over time.
The RVR2404 bracket set is the vehicle-specific hardware that bridges your truck's factory puck mounting positions to the B&W Companion hitch head. If you already own a B&W Companion OEM hitch or are building a complete fifth wheel towing setup for your Ram 1500, these are the brackets you need to complete the system.
The RVR2404 brackets are designed for use with B&W Companion fifth wheel hitches. The Companion series is available in fixed and slider configurations, with gross trailer weight ratings up to 20,000 lbs depending on model. These brackets provide the bed-mount foundation -- the Companion hitch head (sold separately) attaches to the brackets to complete the assembly.
Installation of the RVR2404 bracket set is a straightforward process for someone comfortable working with hand tools. The brackets bolt into the factory puck locations in the bed, typically with no modifications required on trucks with factory prep packages. On trucks with drop-in bed liners, the liner may need to be trimmed or temporarily removed for access. Spray-in liners may require professional trimming around the puck openings.
B&W Trailer Hitches, based in Humboldt, Kansas, has manufactured towing products in the USA for decades. Their custom fifth wheel bracket system is one of the most respected in the industry because of its precision tolerances and vehicle-specific engineering. B&W's approach -- use the factory-installed infrastructure in the truck bed rather than bypass it -- results in installations that feel OEM-grade rather than aftermarket. The RVR2404 is part of their lineup of application-specific bracket kits covering most major truck makes and model years.