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jerem0621
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2018

Why Would Anyone Choose Above Bed Fifth Wheel Rails?

Here are some of the reasons I can think of buying above bed ISR fifth wheel rails as opposed to an under bed set of rails. 1) Cost and ease of installation (with frame specific install kits) 2)...
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msjdbman
Explorer
Sep 01, 2018
I have been using the in bed rails for close to 25 years now. Started with a gooseneck hitch and later added the fifth wheel hitch. I’ve swapped the rails now between 3 different trucks. Just bought new bolts. On the rare occasion that I need a flat surface, I have a sheet of one inch plywood with cutouts. Works fine for me.

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