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This 5th-wheel hitch is rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 5,000-lb vertical load limit, giving it the backbone needed for heavy trailers. The steel construction is powder coated and e-coated for corrosion resistance, meeting the SAE J2638 testing standard for strength and durability. It’s the kind of sturdy setup that stays solid mile after mile so you can focus on the road ahead.
The automatic slider takes care of the work when you corner, giving you a full 14" of travel front to back. When you turn, the head glides on metal tubes toward the tailgate and then back toward the cab as you straighten out. No gear mechanisms or fragile parts—just low-friction plates doing the job smoothly every time. You get the clearance you need without climbing in and out to move a manual slider.
The precisely laser-cut wraparound jaw closes automatically around the king pin for a tight, secure fit that minimizes rattle compared to slide-bar jaws. Once it’s coupled, the handle locks automatically, so hookup feels quick and sure. You can also add a padlock (sold separately) for extra security when parked or storing your trailer.
The dual-articulating head moves front to back and side to side, helping absorb bumps and reducing chucking between truck and trailer. That flexibility makes hitching easier on uneven ground and keeps towing more stable over long hauls.
When you need your bed back, you can pull the removable hitch plate—just 43 lbs of its total 187 lbs base weight—and clear space more easily. Breaking it down into manageable pieces makes lifting and storage simpler without special equipment, which is a big help if you switch between towing and hauling often.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the PullRite custom installation kit with the base rails for your fifth wheel trailer hitches. And this has a 16,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. Now this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 2016 and newer Ram 1500 trucks with the six and a half foot bed.
And on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show you if this will work for your application. Now this installation kit will let you mount your fifth wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck. The mounting brackets, which I've attached to the rails, these will install beneath your truck bed. And they provide the attachment points for the above bed base rails. The base rails right here, these will provide the necessary mounting points for your fifth wheel hitch to mount into.
Now the mounting brackets on the side here, these are custom fit mounting brackets. They mount to existing holes in your vehicle frame. So that'll help minimize drilling and measuring, reduces the installation time and it'll also avoid known obstacles along your truck's frame. One thing I do wanna mention is the best feature on these PullRite brackets are the built-in tabs that are just below the slotted bolt hole. Basically these tabs eliminate one of your biggest problems you'll run into when you install mounting brackets to your vehicle.
Basically this is how to keep those nuts in place when you're installing the bolts of the mounting brackets through here. And I did wanna zoom in just so we can show you a little bit closer to what we're talking about. If I turn this over, you can see where the bolt comes through. So basically if you notice, here's the mounting bracket. So this mounting bracket has this extra tab that's put in there and you see that tab, it is bendable.
So basically what you can do is you can bend this tab down, slide your nut in there, bend your tab back, and then when your bolt comes through. It'll go right into there and you can tighten it down and that tab will hold it in place. So that's a nice feature they thought about because lots of times when you're installing these on vehicles, there's not a lot of room or area to access that to be able to hold those nuts in place. Again, I'll pop up an insert just to show you what we're talking about. There's that underside again, you can see how the nut slides into that opening and that bracket will hold it in place when you put your bolt through. Now this kit is compatible with B&W Patriot, CURT, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch Husky, PullRite and Reese above bed fifth wheel hitches. The finish on these parts, that's nice black powder coated steel, makes it corrosion resistant. And it does include everything shown here, the two base rails, the custom mounting brackets, all the hardware you need for installation, and a real nice set of detailed instructions for installing it. These parts are made in the USA and as we've mentioned, the gross towing weight capacity on this kit is 16,000 pounds. But that's gonna do it for a look at the PullRite custom installation kit with base rails for your fifth wheel trailer hitch.
Ratings & Reviews
Gwendolyn Y.
4/15/2025
Perfect fit, I'd say so! When are you going to be able to take it out for its first tow, Tommy?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/16/2025
Tommy
4/16/2026
Still working as new,, I keep the parts maintained as instructed, and I have had no issues.
Gwendolyn Y.
9/25/2025
The new hitch looks fantastic in your truck! Also, thanks for sharing about the clearance with the fender wells. We have not heard that feedback yet so it will be helpful information to have and share.
Gwendolyn Y.
5/20/2026
Thanks for the awesome review, David! And that first sentence might be the best installation advice we’ve heard in a while. It’s great to hear the SuperGlide lived up to expectations and gave you the clearance and maneuverability you were looking for with the short bed setup. Sounds like you really put it through its paces too, from parking lot testing to highway driving. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, and happy trails and hope you have a great holiday weekend!
Gwendolyn Y.
7/23/2025
Oh dang, that bolt definitely looks gnarly! Looks like you're all set for another adventure, where are you heading next?
Lazer S.
4/14/2026
Glad every thing was nice and easy, CAS! And nice pictures too! You ever think about photography? What kind of 5th wheel are you going to be towing?
Victoria H.
3/20/2025
Glad to hear it’s living up to its reputation for you Cliff, looks like this hitch is locked in for the long haul! Any upcoming adventures planned for the summer?
Cliff
3/20/2026
Overall, once the latching mechanism is well lubricated with WD40, as recommended, and after bending the trigger pin and breaking it off Pullrite sent me a replacement part quickly, and learning from Pullrite the best way to back the pinbox up to the hitch is to have the capture plate at a height near the bottom of the hitch plate and lit it slide up as you back into the hitch, will trigger the mechanism easily. And that certain works well now. I wish there was a way to raise the height of the hitch head, as we had trailer interference on the pickup bed on a tight turn where the truck was articulated uphill from the nose of the trailer. I am going to try lowering my trailer pinbox and see if I can get better clearance. That mishap cost me $3,200 in body repairs. Make sure you check you trailer nose clearance to the bed rails .. and after learning a hard lesson, you should be looking at a 5-6 inch clearance at a minimum when level. Overall, I do love the hitch!! And Pullrite was extremely responsive to my questions and need for a new replacement part.
Gwendolyn Y.
3/23/2026
Mike L.
1/28/2026
Good job Mark! We look forward to seeing the photos....
Victoria H.
1/30/2025
Thanks for the feedback and for sharing the photos with us, Jimmie! Feel free to let us know what you think once you get the chance to put it to use. Do you have any upcoming trips planned?
Mike L.
2/17/2026
I'd be happy to help you with that! Which model pin box does your 5th wheel use?
Mike L.
2/18/2026
Victoria H.
2/27/2025
It looks great! Do you have any upcoming adventures planned?
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Mike L.
8/30/2026
Nice job Rick, thanks for the photo!