Gen-Y Hitch Advantage Gooseneck/5th Wheel Combo Hitch for Dodge Ram - 25K

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• Recommended Curt Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2007 Dodge Ram Short Bed
  To tow a fifth wheel trailer with your 2007 Dodge Ram with a 6-1/2 foot bed you will need to install base rails in your truck bed in order to mount a Curt sliding hitch. Base rails come with installation kits and there are two different options for an '07 Dodge Ram, depending on the model of your truck; I will list the kits and you can select the right one. Keep in mind these kits come with both the base rails and frame brackets so you do not need to purchase them separately. - 2007 Dodge...
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• Installation of the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch On 2003 Dodge 3500
  The Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C22ER mounts to your bed using bed rails such as the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500, # C16301-200. Or the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram, # C16420-204. The attached image shows that you have a gooseneck hitch mounted although you do not identify what model, that may interfere with installation of the base rails I listed. Please note that the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch,...
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• Curt 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit Options for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 Pickup
  For your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 4x4 pickup you can use Curt Universal Base Rail Kit # C16200 as long as the truck does not have overload brackets. Universal kits cost a little less but they require more drilling and a longer overall installation time. The fastest and easiest 5th wheel base rail installation comes from using a custom-fit kit # C16420-204 that includes custom frame brackets that use existing holes in the frame. This means a lot less drilling. Semi-Custom kit # C16301-200...
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• Installation instructions for the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
  To determine the mounting location for the brackets and rails in the bed of your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, you will need to measure 28-3/8 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed towards the truck cab. This will be the location of the rear most edge of the rear rail. This measurement will get you started and from there you will need to follow the installation instructions that come with the hitch. For the 2003 Dodge 3500 you can use the CURT Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part...
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• Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
  We have quite a few different fifth wheel hitch and installation kit options that will work with your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab. You can definitely use the Curt E5 sliding fifth wheel hitch, # 16516, that you referenced which has a 16,000 lb weight capacity. This is one of our most economically priced hitches next to the Reese 16K sliding hitch, # RP30075, which will also work with your truck. If you choose to go with the Curt E5 hitch, you will also need an installation kit. We offer...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch With Highest Capacity For 2010 Ram 3500
  There is a heavy-duty 5th wheel hitch that you can use with your 2010 Ram 3500, though there isn't one that has a 37,000 lb weight capacity. Instead, the highest capacity 5th wheel hitch available has a 30,000 lb capacity, and is from Curt: - Curt A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C66HR The A30 uses an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around the king pin, and this vice-like connections means that the back-and-forth chucking, bucking and jarring that you get when towing with...
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• 5th Wheel Towing Capacity and 5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4WD Short Bed
  The towing capacity for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT is determined by a number of factors: axle ratio, engine, cab size, bed length, transmission, and if it is 2WD or 4WD. You gave me enough information that I could look up the capacity and determine your towing capacity is either 12,850 lbs (manual transmission) or 13,050 lbs (automatic transmission). With a short bed you'll need a sliding hitch and I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R16 Roller # 16516 for a budget-friendly...
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• Base Rail Kit for Pullrite Hitch with 2022 Ram 2500
  What I think you are asking for is a hardware kit for Pullrite Base Rails. While that is not an item we carry we do have several base rail options for your 2022 Ram 2500. Providing your current Pullrite hitch mounts using ISR bed rails, I suggest the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2602. This custom-fit bracket kit uses existing holes in your vehicle's frame to minimize the need of drilling new holes and it helps to avoid known obstacles...
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• Recommendation for Being Able to Tow a Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Trailer with a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
  To install a fifth wheel hitch in the bed of your truck you are going to have to remove the gooseneck hitch to install the fifth wheel rails. But what you can do is install the part # 16055 in the fifth wheel rails so that you could tow a gooseneck trailer if needed. The fifth wheel rail kit part # C16301-200 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 though and the slider hitch part# C16546 that you referenced would also be a great choice since you have...
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• Will Curt or Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch fit Non Industry-Standard Base Rails in 2003 Dodge Ram
  The Replacement Rails for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Older Models 6014 will give you base rails that are not industry standard, meaning they would not be compatible with a Reese, Curt, or other model of fifth wheel hitch. These hitches mount 22” front to back and either 20-5/8” or 29” wide and will require industry-standard rails in your 2003 Dodge Ram. For example, if you wanted to use the Curt A16 # C16120 fifth wheel hitch you would need to use Fifth Wheel Installation...
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• Does OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Fit 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
  There are 5th wheel hitches available for your truck, but the OEM trailer hitches for are designed to fit the factory puck system of the newer Ram trucks, so they won't work in a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 short bed. The Ram OEM 5th wheel hitches are made by Curt, so if you like them you can add the same type of brand/model, but will need to add base rails to your truck. What you can use is the following: - Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # 16516 - Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch Base Rails for 2013 Ram 2500
  The item you linked to does fit your model year, but we do have what you need. I suggest the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2605. These above bed rails will provide necessary mounting points for a 5th-wheel hitch. The custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame so this minimizes drilling and measuring, reducing installation time. This base rails are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch,...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit Options for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Long Bed w/Pro Series Hitch
  You will need an installation kit to mount for Pro Series 5th wheel hitch. There are a few options to choose from for your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with 8 foot bed. The hitch will fit in Reese, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Curt, Husky, and Valley above the bed rails so compatibility will not be an issue. There are custom installation kits and universal kits. I almost always recommend a custom kit. They might cost a little more but they install in about have the time of a universal kit and require...
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• Curt 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2005 Dodge Ram with Short Bed
  If your 2005 Dodge Ram with the short bed is a 1500 then you will need the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16303-200 as opposed to the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16100. For a 2500 or 3500 same year Dodge Ram you need the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16301-200 instead. Both kits give you industry standard base rails that are compatible with the wide majority of 5th wheel hitches out there. One other thing you may...
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• Availability of Above Bed Rails for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500
  We do have rails designed to fit your 2003 Ram 2500. I see you already found and ordered the # C16301-200 which are confirmed to fit your truck. Keep in mind, these will require drilling into your frame for installation. If you would prefer a rails with custom-fit brackets that use existing holes in the frame I recommend the # BWRVK2600 instead.
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• Replacement Mounting Brackets for Curt Base Rail Kit on 2011 Ram 2500
  You can get the brackets from the Curt # C16301-200 kit with the Curt Universal Base Rail Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16101, which is the brackets and the mounting hardware you're looking for.
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed and RBW Lil Rocker Hitch
  The RBW Lil Rocker fits in industry standard above the bed rails. We have several installation kits that will work and that also fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed. For a custom kit that will not require drilling into the truck frame you can use Curt kit # C16420-204 or Reese kit # RP50140-58. Or for a semi-custom kit that does require some frame drilling you can use Reese kit # RP30035-023 if the truck does not have overload springs or # RP30035-186 if the truck does have overload...
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• Fifth Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kit for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed and Air Bags
  There are a number of great options for a fifth wheel installation kit and base rails for your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed and most air bags that fit this vehicle such as the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL57295 and Firestone Ride-Rite # F2299 are indeed compatible with a fifth wheel hitch. I strongly recommend using a custom-fit installation kit, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish # C16420-204 because it does not require drilling into...
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• Recommended Non-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2012 Ram 3500 with Ramboxes
  For your 2012 Ram 3500 with Ramboxes, since you don't need a sliding hitch I recommend using the Curt Q20 # C16130 and base rails # C16301-200. This hitch has a 20,000-lbs capacity and the base rail kit is a custom installation for your Ram 3500, so it will limit any drilling into the frame that might otherwise be required on a universal base rail kit. The Q series hitches are a nice value option that provide you with a fully pivoting, 360 degree movement, hitch head to help give you a...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 For Husky Ez Roller Hitch
  The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16420-204 will work great for your 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 and your Husky 5th wheel hitch if it is designed to fit industry standard rails. I recommend using a custom kit like # C16420-204 that cuts the installation time in half because there is no drilling required. This kit includes the brackets, rails, and hardware needed. We also offer the semi-custom installation kit, part # C16301-200. This kit does require drilling when installing,...
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• Inexpensive 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for a 2011 Ram 3500 Long Bed
  The universal installation kit that comes with Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16116 will only fit your 2011 Ram 3500 long bed with the addition of bracket # RP58023. Then the installation will be similar to that of installation kit # RP30035-023. However, if your truck has overload springs, which is likely on a 3500 series, then this installation kit will not work. So instead of the Curt hitch and universal installation kit I recommend the Curt Semi-Custom kit, # C16301-200, which does...
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• Curt 5th Wheel Bracket and Base Rails That Fit 2012 Ram 2500 Truck
  While we do have installation brackets and base rails that fit your 2012 Ram 2500, the part you mentioned does not fit your truck. Instead, you have two options, a custom kit that does not require drilling and a semi-custom kit that does require drilling. The no-drill, custom fit option is: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # C16420-204 The option that does require drilling is the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 # C16301-200 I...
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• Towing a Gooseneck Trailer with a 2019 Ram 2500 Puck System That Doesn't Have Center Puck
  Hey Scott, it's good to hear from you again! I have a great alternative solution for you, but since your 2019 Ram 2500 already has a puck system, there won't be a way to add a center gooseneck hitch ball receiver. Instead, you can use the Curt Adapter Rails # C29BR along with the Weigh Safe Safe Load Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # WS24ZR. There is the Gen-Y Combo Hitch # GY53AV that does both 5th wheel and gooseneck towing, but since you have a short bed you'll need to still use a sliding...
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• Is There Fifth Wheel Hitch That Doubles as Gooseneck Hitch
  Hey Paul, Gen-Y has a pretty cool hitch that can be used as both a fifth wheel and a gooseneck with their Advantage hitch like the part # GY53AV for if your Ford truck has above bed rails or the part # GY79VJ for if you have the Ford OEM puck system. When not used as a fifth wheel hitch you can slide the hitch back and below you'll find a gooseneck hitch ball. What trailers do you have? The Demco you mentioned does not have a similar ability.
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• Does 5th Wheel Hitch Need to be Removed for Gooseneck Towing with the Gen-Y Advantage Combo Hitch
  Hey Randy, thanks for reaching out! The Gen-Y Hitch Advantage Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Combo Hitch # GY53AV actually has a sliding mechanism so instead of removing anything you just slide the 5th wheel connection back and it's ready to tow a gooseneck trailer! When you need to tow a 5th wheel trailer just slide the 5th wheel portion forward and you're ready to tow a 5th wheel trailer.
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