Recommendation for 5th Wheel Hitch on 2012 Ram 2500 Diesel with Gooseneck Hitch

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Hi,I have an 2012 2500 ram diesel 6foot 3inch bed.I bought it used with an Atwood turnover /hide a ball installed.I have a 27inch 5th wheel I will be towing,what would you suggest is my best option for a safe smooth ride?

asked by: Bill

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For your 2012 Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 3 inch bed, I'd recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216 . This uniquely designed coupler system will convert your gooseneck hitch to fit with your 5th wheel kingpin. The offset ball allows you better turning clearance in your short bed truck. This system will allow you to get the most turning clearance out of your Atwood under-bed gooseneck hitch. These types of adapters can sometimes void the trailer's warranty, so you will want to check with the manufacturer before using this type of adapter.

Another option you may have is a Reese Goosebox. This is a pin box converter that has fit limitations because they have specific pin box fitments so it doesn't void the warranty. If you want to go that route, I'd need the number and manufacturer on the label of the pin box of your 5th wheel trailer. This is the safest adapter to use because it replaces the kingpin but you will still have limited turning clearance. I've attached a video so you can see this hitch adapter.

The best option for smooth ride and turning clearance is to replace the gooseneck hitch with a 5th wheel hitch. If you decide to go this route, the best hitch for your vehicle would be the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider, # DM8550035, and # DM8552016-71. The really nice thing about this Demco Autoslide is that slides automatically as you drive so there is no getting in and out of the truck to lock and unlock the hitch and reposition for better clearance. It also makes tighter corners while driving far less difficult.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Yes, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Slider Hitch, #BWRVK3400-5W, will work in your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 w/ 6 foot bed. The Companion slider 5th wheel hitch will use your B&W gooseneck hitch to mount to the bed of your Ram. The hitch head is…

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Answer 2

Since you have a Reese Revolution pivoting pin box you actually will need (and want) to use a fixed hitch and not a slider. Sliders are designed to provide additional turning clearance since it moves the pivot point back for the hitch but the Reese…

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Answer 3

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 4

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 5

Since you have a short bed truck you will need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference. The best fifth wheel hitch setup we can recommend is the B and W Slider Companion hitch part #BWRVK3400-5W. The Companion hitches…

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Answer 6

For your 2008 Dodge Ram, you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit #DM8552016-71. This will provide you with industry standard rails. As long as your E16 5th wheel hitch uses industry standard…

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Answer 7

The only possible solution I have for you would be to replace your hitch with the B and W Patriot Hitch part #BWRVK3200. The head of this hitch can be adjusted back an additional 4 inches which would give you more clearance, hopefully enough to make…

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Answer 8

From the research I did it looks like the towing capacity for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins has a towing capacity of 12,800 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Sounds like you are looking at the correct weight range of trailers for your truck (which…

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Answer 9

If your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 already has the B&W Underbed Kit #BWGNRK1308-5W installed, then the B&W Companion #BWRVK3400-5W is definitely the best option for towing a fifth-wheel trailer. The Companions are considered by many to be the best…

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Answer 10

The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP30074 is a confirmed fit for your 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. Then you will need the Reese Adapter #RP30156 to work with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel hitch. If you…

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Answer 11

You will want to look at the legs of your steps to determine which MORryde steps you have. If your MORryde steps have a pull pin then you've got the 1st generation. If you have a button that releases the legs for adjustment, you have the second…

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Answer 12

It looks like you might have a Trailair Roto-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box like #LC328330. I do recommend confirming this by locating the model name of your existing pin box. If this is the case, then to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer…

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