Best Way to Install a 2005 Husky 24k Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 2016 Ram 3500 with Tow Prep Package

Updated 09/26/2016 | Published 09/25/2016

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Question:

This fifth wheel has never been used. Was a setup in a dually w/rails to pull FEMA trailers after Katrina, ended up only pulling travel trailers. Now I have a 2016 ram dually with a factory installed puck system. Getting ready to purchase a fifth wheel somewhere between 10,000 to 11,000 pounds when loaded. I have two questions: 1 Was this hitch ever recalled or deemed to be defective?, and 2 If not, is there a way to install this husky 24K using the factory puck system in my 2016 Ram using the factory pucks.

asked by: Greg

Helpful Expert Reply:

My contact at Husky let me know that your 2005-ish 24K 5th wheel hitch has never had a recall but it has been discontinued. Keep in mind that you would not be able to purchase new replacement parts for it in the future. Nonetheless, you can definitely install it on your 2016 Ram with the Tow Prep Package using the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154.

The Husky Silver Series 26K W 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # HT31318-31325 can also be installed on your Ram 3500 using the # RP30154 Rail Adapter when you're ready for a brand new hitch.

You would use part # PK11893-11932, if you need a 5th wheel wiring harness.

expert reply by: Edward F