Installing Rail Kit And 5th Wheel Hitch In A 2022 Dodge Ram 2500
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/10/2024
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I have a customer that has a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 truck without OEM Prep and wants to pull a fifth wheel that weight 11k GVW. Can an andersen hitch work on this or would a slider hitch make more sense? What rail kit will I need to install?
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Hello Mark, thanks for reaching out. An Andersen hitch can indeed be used on a 2022 Ram 2500 without the OEM prep package. You will need to install a rail kit in order to use a 5th wheel hitch, and for a rail kit I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2602. This is a full install kit, so you get brackets, hardware and rails.
It is recommended to use a slider on trucks with a short bed. For long bed trucks a fixed hitch will do fine. If this Ram 2500 is a short bed, I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3270. The slider moved the pivot point back 12" which helps gain clearance on sharp turns.
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Mark, how did things go with the B&W rail kit and hitch setup on your Ram 2500? Did the slider hitch give you the clearance you needed when towing the fifth wheel? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.