Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 3500 Long Bed with Hitch Prep Package

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Is there a way that I can make this work with a 2014 Ram with their fifth wheel prep option, or do I have buy a new hitch?

asked by: Dave

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The Ram hitch prep package of your 2014 Ram 3500 has much wider spaced install-pucks than the standard Elite hitch foot print so you would have to go with a new hitch. What you would need is the Reese Hitch part # RP30918 as this is a similar style hitch that would fit your OEM rail kit.

Since you have a long bed truck you would not need a slider hitch. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The jaws on a trailer hitch do make a big difference in terms of the quality of the hitch, and though that is not the only factor it is certainly an important one. Like any product, fifth wheel hitches come in different styles and price points, with…

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Answer 2

The hitch I would highly recommend is the Reese part #RP30918. This fits directly to the rail kit of your 2015 Ram 3500 and has a 20k capacity. To prevent chucking/noise this hitch uses a hook which grabs the king pin and holds it tightly which…

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Since you have the LCI Turning Point you can use the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs #RP30918 . You would not need a slider because your pin box is going to provide the turning clearance needed.…

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The part number you provided, which in our system is #BWRVB3500, is just the replacement base for the standard Companion hitch which is #BWRVK3500. If they are selling just the base then you will also need the head which is #BWRVC3006. Your 2018 Ram…

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There is a difference in the thickness of the material used to build the center sections for the Reese M5 #RP30918 and Reese M5 #RP37FR as well which as the additional bolt in the 27k.

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Answer 6

There are several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly in the 4 pucks in the factory 5th wheel prep package in your 2016 Ram 3500 long bed. I have compiled a list of them below for you: 25K B&W Companion #BWRVK3600 25K Curt #C16049…

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Answer 7

The Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch, part #RP30144 is not designed to work with the factory pucks in the bed of your 2016 Ram, but I do have a solution for you. I recommend a fifth wheel hitch like part #C16541. This is a 20,000 lb…

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Answer 8

There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit nicely onto your 2021 Ram 2500, however, the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel unfortunately does not have a way to pair up to your vehicle. Reese has designed the Elite hitches to work with Ford puck…

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Answer 9

The hitch does not have to be specific to the Sidewinder; however, certain fifth-wheel hitches are not compatible with Sidewinders. Sidewinders cannot be used with a 5th wheel hitch that mounts to a gooseneck hitch, the Curt Q or A series hitches, or…

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Answer 10

Right now we carry two hitches that fit into your 2020 Ram 2500's factory prep package; the Reese M5 #RP30918, and the Demco Recon #DM8550045-5W. The Recon is the lighter one at under 150 pounds. It's different though because it doesn't…

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For a direct fit Reese hitch you can use #RP30918, rated for 20,000 pounds. For a direct fit Curt hitch you have several options: For a 16K with slide-bar jaw use #C16515-16021 For 16K with more secure double jaw and cushioned head use #C16520-16021…

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Answer 12

We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches that can be used with the factory puck system on your 2019 Ram 3500, however there's unfortunately not an adapter available that would allow you to mount your existing Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch.…

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 3500 Long Bed with Hitch Prep Package

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