Is there a Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
Updated 03/17/2010 | Published 03/15/2010
Question:
I am looking for a fifth wheel rail kit for my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel quad cab short bed. Is there a custom fit kit for this and is it difficult to install on your own?
asked by: Ray R
Expert Reply:
The 5th Wheel installation kit available for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed is the Universal Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit with Rails, # 6005. There is no custom install kit (other than the one for the signature series hitches). I have included the instructions for the kit below. Page 14 of the instructions shows installation details for your vehicle.
Installing a universal kit is only a little bit more difficult and time consuming than a custom kit. I spoke with our installers and they stated that with a universal kit, you are looking probably at a 6 or 7 hour project. The universal kit requires a little more drilling than does the custom kit. Otherwise, if you are fairly handy with automotive projects it should not be very difficult.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2006 Ram 2500 Mega Cab with B&W Turnoverball Installed
- Q&A: Recommendations For Fifth Wheel Hitch And Sidewinder On 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
- Q&A: How to Determine Correct 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer w/ Gooseneck Hitch
- Q&A: Rail Kit for B&W 5th Wheel Hitch and the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500
- Q&A: Can I Use A Curt A20 With A Reese Sidewinder On A Ram Truck With The Rambox
- Q&A: Is Curt Q20 FIfth Wheel Hitch Compatible With Sidewinder on 2017 Ram 2500
- Q&A: Will a Sidewinder Replacement Pin Box Work with the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch