Ram offers an underbed mounting system for fifth-wheel hitches as an option on new trucks starting in 2013. This system is designed for maximum convenience and versatility. The entire mounting system is located underneath your truck bed - no parts extend above it. The system will let you hook up a fifth-wheel hitch or a gooseneck ball.
The underbed mounts give you full access to your truck bed when you're not towing. When you want to tow, you install a hitch that fits into the pucks in the bed, or you can get an adapter that fits into the pucks and has slots to fit any standard fifth-wheel hitch.
Fifth-Wheel Adapters and Hitches
To install most industry standard fifth-wheel hitches available at etrailer.com on your Ram truck with factory tow prep package, you'll need to install part number RP30154 (rails), pictured above left. This part removes easily so you can still have a clutter-free bed when you're not towing. Hitches that fit directly to the factory mounts without the need for a separate adapter are available (pictured above right). Refer to the following table to find out more about these hitches.
Fifth-Wheel Hitches That Fit Ram Factory Tow Package Directly |
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Curt E16 with Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000lbs - C16515-16021 |
Curt Q16 with Dual Jaw - 16,000lbs - C16520-16021 |
Curt Q24 with Dual Jaw - 24,000lbs - C16545-16021 |
B&W Companion with Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs - BWRVK3600 |
Gooseneck Ball
A gooseneck ball that fits the Ram underbed mounting system is available. See part number RP30140, pictured above, for a gooseneck ball that comes with 2 safety chain hookups, a plug for the gooseneck ball hole, and a carry bag.
Glenn S.
10/23/2023
Have a 2019 dodge ram 5th puck set up. Replace the bed with a flat bed and the receiver pucks will not reach the receiver hole underneath. Do they make longer receiver pucks to replace the ones they send with it. Thanks
Mike L.
11/10/2023
Zach E.
5/3/2023
Similar question to William K. I just bought a 2012 ram 2500 Power Wagon. It too has aftermarket factory puck style prep kit installed. I tow goosenecks and shopping to see if there is an adaptor or converter that utilizes the puck style locks. My truck does not have gooseneck ball installed and I have not verified if it has the mounting brackets for the ball under the bed. I believe it only has the fifth wheel puck locks.
William K.
9/21/2022
I have a 2012 ram 3500 it has holes in the bed for a fifth wheel hitch and 2012 did dodge install holes and this as a kit what was this done afterwards
David B.
9/22/2022
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Stan K.
9/14/2022
I traded my 2017 Ram Laramie with factory puck system for a 2020 Ram Longhorn with puck system. Will the B&W hitch fit?
David B.
9/14/2022
John H.
10/5/2022
Jerome R.
8/4/2022
I have a 2021 Ram 2500 with a factory installed puck system and a Ram m20 fifth wheel. My trailer is a 37' 2021 Flag staff classic. With a turning point pin box. It pulls great ,the issues I'm having is when I'm making sharp turns. The fifth wheel has some side to side play causing the pinbox which is locked to the fifth wheel to shift hard to the left or right. Is there anything I can do to stop this? Thanks.
David B.
8/5/2022
Jerome R.
8/5/2022
David B.
8/8/2022
Ramon C.
6/18/2022
I have a 2021 Ram 2500. I am wondering if the B&W Slider part BWRVK3400 would fit in my factory installed trailer tow prep package? I want to easily go from the fifth wheel to the gooseneck
David B.
6/20/2022
David N.
3/26/2022
I have a 2012 RAM 2500 with RAM Boxes & 6-1/2 foot bed. Is there an option for a fifth wheel hitch that can be used with a Reese Sidewinder pin box?
Les D.
3/28/2022
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David N.
3/28/2022
Chuck G.
3/12/2022
I have a 2018 ram 3500 and a 2022 ram 2500. Both have the puck system in them. Do you have 1 fifth wheel hitch that will work in both trucks?
Les D.
3/15/2022
Hank M.
2/22/2022
I recently bought a 2018 2500 ram with 6-4 bed and factory gooseneck and 5th wheel prep. It had a ball in the gooseneck center hole. I didnt know till later it was rusted in. I have given it a couple of soakings with penetrating oil spray. Do you have any suggestions for removing it ?
Les D.
2/22/2022
Hank M.
2/23/2022
Rory B.
10/8/2022
Rick W.
2/3/2022
Hi there...I have a 2015 Ram 2500 with the 3 hole puck system installed in the 6'4" box. I am looking to tow a 2013 Forest River Rockwood ultra lite. 29' It has a Reese Revolution hitch pin. I would like to try and keep the truck bed free when not towing but still utilize the Revolution. I've looked at the Demco Recon but I would have to lock out the Reese and I'm not sure what limitations that presents for turning, Any suggestions and help would be appreciated.
Les D.
2/4/2022
Rick W.
2/4/2022
David E.
10/14/2021
Have an older 99 ram with Reese 24k wanting to install it into my 2020 2500 ram with the 5th wheel prep setup what to I need to install the old bed rails for my hitch?
Les D.
10/15/2021
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Anita,l B.
10/9/2021
I have a curt a20 puck system prep system that came with my 2017 ram 3500 long bed has center round hole in the bed can I swap the hitch for a b&w champion rvk3500 and what kind of ball do I use
Les D.
10/15/2021
Jeremy
8/11/2021
Do u know if u can install the factory puck system for a 5th wheel in a 2018 ram 2500 lonestar
Victoria B.
8/17/2021
Kraigf
6/6/2021
I recently purchased 2020Ram 3500.I just found out from the dealer all the 2500-3500 Rams come prepped on the frame to install a puck system or 5th wheel , so all you have to do measure and drill holes in box floor and install parts under floor. The Ram Puck part number is 82215837AC. It is complete with trim rings and plugs when not using. Same as if you ordered the truck that way.
Les D.
1/24/2022
Mike N.
5/8/2021
I have a 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie 6’4” box (diesel) - I would like to install an underbed support system so that I can use a puck rail system above and a demco autoslide hitch - what parts do I need to do the install?
Jon G.
5/10/2021
Rino
5/7/2021
Hello I have a 2021 ram 2500 Laramie diesel short bed. I want to put a 5th wheel hitch for my camper but I do not have a 5th wheel prep pick system on my truck... what should I do, do you have any options?
Jon G.
5/10/2021
Jon G.
5/10/2021
Thomas R.
5/7/2021
Will any of these puck adapters work with a curt q20 slider? Most people are out of the 16022 or weeks before I can get it. Were supposed to be camping next weekend end. wouldnt be a problem but traded truck in last night for a new one with the puck
Jeff
4/24/2021
Recently, I purchased a 2021 Ram Laramie 2500. I am looking to tow a 5th wheel but do not have a payload capacity of 2092lbs. The pin weight of the trailer is 1234lbs. With the weight of the 5th wheel hitch weighing 400 to 500 lbs installed I am pushing the limit of the payload capacity. My question is would having this gooseneck box work for me to save weight? Or do you have any other suggestions other than purchasing a new truck? Thank you for your time.
Jon G.
4/28/2021
Aaron L.
4/21/2021
I have a 2017 Ram 3500 dually with a 3 hole gooseneck puck system from the factory. Is there an adapter that will convert to a fifth wheel hitch without adding rails? It has the 3 hole gooseneck not 4 or 5 hole pacakage.
Jon G.
4/22/2021
Nic
6/10/2021
Thomas L.
4/11/2021
I currently have a 2019 Ram 3500 2WD Tradesman without puck system. I have the Blue Ox Fifth Wheel Hitch on rails. Looking at trading in for a 2015 Ram 3500 Laramie 4WD with puck system and factory air suspension. What do you suggest for me to do to be able to put the Blue Ox in the 2015. Is the adapter a good option and never had air suspension so don’t know if it comes into play at all. Thanks for your response.
Jon G.
4/14/2021
Jon G.
4/5/2021
Jon G.
4/5/2021
Jason K.
3/29/2021
I have a 2015 RAM 2500 with RamBox - Can you tell me if I can add the OEM Puck Prep System and use the 5th Wheel Hitch that fits into the 4 puck holes? If so, please let me know what parts I should use. Thanks!
Kef G.
3/30/2021
Jason K.
3/30/2021
Kef G.
4/1/2021
Gary T.
3/28/2021
Just bought a 2021..3500 ram dually .. I need to install my 5th wheel hitch!! What mounting brackets are recommended seeing a puck systen we not installed for this truck
Kef G.
3/30/2021
Ed D.
3/13/2021
I’m purchasing a 2021 Ram 2500. Can the puck system be installed for my 5th wheel change over from my 2014 Ram?
Jon G.
3/13/2021
El C.
3/5/2021
I have a '21 2500 payload 3500 with the 5th wheel/goose tow prep already installed; considering a goosebox instead of king pin. What opinions do you have about using only a ball in the bed vs those pullrite "tower" systems? Suggestions on best products thanks
Jon G.
3/5/2021
El C.
3/6/2021
Jon G.
3/9/2021
Andres O.
2/27/2021
Hi I need Ram trailer tow prep package for my ram 2021, do you have? Thank you
Jon G.
3/1/2021
John D.
2/26/2021
i am buying a 2021 ram 1500 quad 4x4 with 6 ft 4 inch bed and 392 rear axle . have a bumper pull now but thinking of going to 5th wheel due to 11500 lb towing cap , what do you recommend
Jon G.
2/26/2021
Tim
3/5/2021
Jon G.
3/5/2021
Scott R.
2/24/2021
Is there an adapter available to mount a Hijacker Model FWH24 SL16 double pivot on Dodge Factory Pucks.
Jon G.
2/26/2021
Scott R.
2/27/2021
Jon G.
3/1/2021
Mike
2/10/2021
Can the https://www.etrailer.com/p-BWRVK3400-5W.html be used with factory gooseneck prep kit?
Jon G.
2/10/2021
Mike
2/10/2021
Jon G.
2/10/2021
Mike
2/10/2021
Mike
2/11/2021
Jon G.
2/12/2021
Jon G.
1/28/2021
Jim D.
1/5/2021
I just purchased a 2021 Ram Tradesman with the puck system in a 6ft4inch bed. I have a Reese 16K part #30047 in a Ram 1500 5ft bed. Can I use this with an adapter to fit the puck system and my hitch? If so what number or model would I use?
Jon G.
1/11/2021
Ray L.
12/21/2020
I have a Demco DM6076SL-16K that was on my chevy half ton. I just bought a 2020 Ram 2500 with the OEM puck system. How can I adapt my hitch to work on my new truck?
Jon G.
12/24/2020
Charles J.
12/18/2020
I am purchasing a 2020 Ram 3500 dually. Unfortunately this specific truck did not have the Puck prep package installed. Can I buy a Puck system and have it installed or install myself? Is there a link to video doing the install?
Jon G.
12/21/2020
Chris C.
12/8/2020
I have a 2020 power wagon and would like to have the oem pucks installed is this possible? I am being told yes and no from multiple sources. I would like to have the ease of no rails and a simple factory setup for a/m fifth wheel.
Jon G.
12/10/2020
Jon G.
11/30/2020
David S.
10/24/2020
I have a 2028 Ram 3500 Dually and was wondering if anybody made non-plastic puck covers for when the hitch is not installed? Hoping for an aluminum billet type puck cover. Thank you in advance.
Ken D.
9/19/2020
I bought the Demco 6099 adapter for my 2020 Ram. Poor engineering. I wish I would have spent the extra on the Reese. If I ever get the Demco to fit my Ram I sure hope the hitch fits.
Jon G.
9/21/2020
Ken D.
9/21/2020
Ken D.
9/21/2020
Jon G.
9/21/2020
Ken D.
9/21/2020
Ken D.
9/21/2020
Jon G.
9/22/2020
David M.
9/11/2020
I have a RBW xtreme slider lil rocker 5th wheel that I am trying to install in a 2015 Ram 2500 that is 6 1/2 ft bed with OEM pre package set up. Which installation kit will work with this hitch?
Jon G.
9/14/2020
Danny H.
8/28/2020
I have a 2019 Ram 3500 , Cummins powered, 74 inches when i measure the inside of the box. No under bed rails are on the truck, i need this to keep the box free and clear. Is a option available out there to accomplish this ? I quite simply do not want anything obstructive in the box when not towing via the 5th wheel. Thanks to all for your help
Jon G.
9/2/2020
Kurt D.
8/6/2020
Great article, Jason-thank you. With that, we’re considering moving up from a 2006 Dodge Cummins 3500 SRW Laramie longbed to a 2018-2019 version of the same with the 5th wheel Tow Package for the XLR Nitro 321 we have on order. The ‘06 has a Reese Elite 18-will that mount in the ‘18 without extensive motifications? Thank you, Jason, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!
Jon G.
8/17/2020
Tim P.
6/28/2020
I have a pro series 15k hitch looking for mounting rails for this hitch to fit a 2020 ram 2500 with 6 1/2 bed and puck set up already in bed from factory
John H.
6/22/2020
Can you keep the standard lockable Ram tailgate while towing a 5th wheel trailer with these hitches?
Chris R.
6/25/2020
Jason S.
1/15/2020
How much height does the adapter add compared to above bed rails ?For Example a Curt A16 Item # C16120 mounted with Curt Custom Brackets Item # C16427-204Reese Adapter Item # RP30154 Factory PucksDemco Rail Adapter Item # DM6099 Factory PucksI assume the direct fit Curt A16 hitch Item # C16520-16021 the listed height range is accurate at 14-18?
Jason S.
1/17/2020
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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…
view full answer...The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…
view full answer...Hey Randy, thanks for reaching out! You'll need the Custom Third Brake Light Camera System w/ Rear View Mirror #GCH74FR in order to have a backup camera installed on the 3rd brake light of your 2020 Ram 1500. The other options are either designed…
view full answer...The factory prep package on a 2018 Ram 3500 is pretty apparent so odds are you don't have this if you are unsure. If the indentations for the four outer pucks and center gooseneck hitch ball are present but there are no actual holes in the truck…
view full answer...You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…
view full answer...So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…
view full answer...Hi Jeff; thanks for the question and sturdy is definitely a good word for the etrailer tonneau that fits your 2022 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the etrailer Hard Tonneau Cover #e35DR. It's made of a fiberglass-reinforced plastic which is a…
view full answer...The B&W Patriot slider fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs a total of 220 lbs. While that is a lot of weight what's great about the B and W hitches is that they break down into smaller sections easily to help distribute…
view full answer...Since your 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed does not have the factory underbed hitch prep package you will want the B and W Gooseneck Hitch part #BWGNRK1314. This hitch has a gross towing weight of 30,000 lbs and vertical load limit of 7,500…
view full answer...I spoke with my contact at B&W regarding your Companion Slider 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3400. He did say that it sounds like the rollers are just a bit too tight on your hitch. He recommends backing off on the rollers just about 1/4 of a turn and…
view full answer...It sounds to me like you have one of the older Demco rails which have been discontinued. You'll have to replace the rails to be able to have a hitch fit on them. I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3200 with the B&W…
view full answer...Yes, the gooseneck hitch balls for the factory prep packages are the same for Ram and Ford. If you need a new hitch ball for either of these systems than you can use the Curt Pop-In Ball part #C60601 or the Reese Pop-In Ball part #RP19311.
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Adam C.
1/16/2024
I have a Ram 1500 classic with 6’4 bed, which sliding hitch will fit the best? I’m looking into Reese 30075 and 30051. I also looked into the Curts, A16 and E16.. it’s really confusing to know which one is more suitable for my car as far as easy installation and compatibility. Also which one is easier to maintain. Thank you