Installing a 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 6 Foot Bed with Bedliner
Updated 03/07/2016 | Published 03/05/2016
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I have a 2012 dodge Ram 1500 with a 6 ft box that has a bed liner in it. Can this hitch be installed with the liner in it?
asked by: Curtis
Expert Reply:
The Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30051 and install kit # RP30035-386 are a confirmed fit and will install on your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, but you may need to modify your bed liner depending on which type you have.
Per the manufacture's instructions: Do not install mounting rails over plastic bed liners. Plastic bed liners must be cut out of the way. Base rails may be installed on spray in liner.
I have linked an image of this 5th wheel hitch installed in a truck with a bed liner for you to check out.
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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