Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 RAM 3500 Short Bed w/ Puck System Towing 2015 Cedar Creek

Published 07/14/2015

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Question:

Thank you for the info, but upon seeing the video on the operation of the Curt 16546 this is not what I want. I understand I need a slider but I do not want to have to get out of the truck for a tight turn. I want an automatic slider. What info can you give me for that???

asked by: TOM

Helpful Expert Reply:

Although many trailer manufacturers are now designing their trailers with the tapered fronts to be more aerodynamic and also to help increase turning clearance, our hitch manufacturers are still going to recommend using a hitch with a slider opposed to a stationary hitch. Using a slider helps to compensate for the reduced turning clearance on a short bed pickup.

Since your 2016 Ram 3500 will be equipped with the puck system, I recommend going with the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R24 Slider, # C16546, and Adapter Rails, # C16022, to tow your 2015 Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer.

expert reply by: Leah S

Tom

7/14/2015

Leah S.

7/14/2015

I totally understand! Instead take a look at the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider, # DM8550035. This hitch works with standard pin boxes and offers the autoslide feature which means no getting out of the truck for a tight turn. I have included a video which demonstrates how this works. In order to mount this hitch in your truck bed with the puck system, you will also need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter, # DM6099.