Question:
Recenly purschased a 37 foot King of the Road 5th wheel. have no idea which hitch to get trailer weight is 20000 lbs.
asked by: Rocky S
Expert Reply:
We have a couple options for you, but they are going to depend on a few factors. If the dry weight of your 37 ft King of the Road Fifth Wheel Trailer is 20,000 lbs, then you will want to verify the gross trailer weight, GTW, of your trailer when fully loaded. Knowing the GTW will allow us to choose a hitch that will support your trailer.
The highest weight capacity for a hitch that we offer is 24,000 lbs GTW. If your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 has a 6 ft bed, then I would recommend the Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Slider Hitch, # C16546, with Custom Installation Kit, # C16420-204. If your truck has an 8 ft bed, then I would recommend the Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # C16245, which uses the same installation kit.
I have attached installation instructions for the customer installation kit for you to check out.
Be sure you check your gross combined weight rating, GCWR, on your truck before selecting parts. This rating will tell you the maximum weight of a loaded tow vehicle and the attached loaded trailer.
expert reply by: John H

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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
Product Summary:
Fixed Fifth Wheel
Hitch Only
6000 lbs TW
24000 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall
Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
Product Summary:
Sliding Fifth Wheel
Hitch Only
6000 lbs TW
24000 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
13 - 17 Inch Tall
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Recommended Installation Kit to Install Reese 5th Wheel # RP30051 on 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Short BedFeatured Help Information
Instructions for C16245
Instructions for C16420-204
Instructions for RP50140-58