Instructions for 5th Wheel Hitch Install on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
I need instructions how to install fifth wheel hitch in a 1998 dodge ram 2500 4x4 long bed
asked by: leigh r
Expert Reply:
You will need the Universal Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit with Rails, item # RP30035, to install a fifth-wheel hitch in your 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 long bed. Page number 14 of the instructions (see link) shows the location and placement of the fifth wheel rails in the bed of the pickup, for your model.
Along with this installation kit you could use the 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch by Reese, item # RP30047, and the Valley Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness with 7-Pole - Dodge with Factory Tow Package, item # C56071, if your vehicle has the factory tow package wiring. If you do not have the factory tow package wiring you can use the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7 foot Lead, item # 20023, to hard wire a connector in the bed for the fifth-wheel.
Products Referenced in This Question
7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Universal Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Draw-Tite
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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