2018 Ram 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine Fifth Wheel Hitch

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit RP50142-58

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Installation kit will fit models with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, Semi-Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

253 reviews

5th Wheel Hitch: RP30047

Price: $516.16

Installation Rails: RP30035-523

Price: $292.07

Complete Kit:

$808.23

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Semi-Custom Install Kit RP30035-523

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, Semi-Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

262 reviews

5th Wheel Hitch: RP30047

Price: $516.16

Installation Rails: RP30035-386

Price: $285.04

Complete Kit:

$801.20

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Semi-Custom Install Kit RP30035-386

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder information page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance when using this product on a short bed.

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

Code: RP77RR

$800.16

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder information page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance when using this product on a short bed.

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Code: RP46SR

$923.95

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Installation kit will fit models with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Code: RP72RR

$804.38

In Stock

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Double Pivot
13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Demco 21K 5th Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

78 reviews

5th Wheel Hitch: DM8550043

Price: $729.00

Installation Rails: DM8552030-71

Price: $422.98

Complete Kit:

$1,151.98

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit DM8552030-71

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Installation kit does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Demco 5th Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

623 reviews

5th Wheel Hitch: DM8550040

Price: $2,025.00

Installation Rails: DM8552030-71

Price: $422.98

Complete Kit:

$2,447.98

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
3250 lbs Vertical Load
13000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit DM8552030-71

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Installation kit does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Demco 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13K

Code: DM48TV

$2,395.62

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
3250 lbs Vertical Load
13000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Installation kit does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Demco 21K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

Code: DM68TV

$1,136.81

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
5250 lbs Vertical Load
21000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
Double Pivot
15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4.5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Installation kit does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 20K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs

Code: RP68SR

$1,452.91

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
14 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

4 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Installation kit will fit models with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 20K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Code: RP84MR

$1,413.69

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
14 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder FAQ page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance with your trailer.

Reese 20K 5th Wheel Hitch, with Above Bed Rails
2018 Ram 15005-1/2 Foot Bed without EcoDiesel engine

Code: RP89RR

$1,373.36

5th Wheel Hitch Specs:

Fixed Fifth Wheel
20000 lbs GTW
Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
14 - 18 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Required Accessory:

Sidewinder King Pin is required with this short bed truck

Installation Notes:

Above Bed Rails

5 Hour Estimated Installation Time

Drilling into the vehicle frame is required to install this product

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Hitch installation is not recommended for models with Rambox

Product does not fit vehicles with factory Air Suspension system

Tech Tip:

Please refer to our Sidewinder information page for a measurement formula to ensure cab clearance when using this product on a short bed.

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