Fifth Wheel Install Kit for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5 Foot 7 Inch Bed

Published 11/24/2010

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Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram 1500

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$317.48

Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Gloss Finish

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$306.88

Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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$422.96

Question:

If the Reese bracket doesnt fit is there one that does? I have a 2011 Dodge 1500 Crew cab.

asked by: Peter

Expert Reply:

Curt Manufacturing offers a custom install kit for your 2011 Ram 1500, part # C16420-104.

The bed rails are compatible with Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky fifth wheel hitches.

Due to the short bed on your Ram, the best way to successfully tow a fifth wheel trailer without having the front of the trailer loft strike the rear of the cab during turns would be to use a Sidewinder extended pin box. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point from the connection of the hitch and the king pin to the point where the pin box connects to the trailer, thus providing 22 inches of additional clearance between the rear of the cab and the trailer. The Sidewinder is model specific to your pin box, in order to choose the correct Sidewinder for you, you will need the pin box manufacturer and model number. This information should be stamped on the pin box itself.

I will provide you a link to more information about the Sidewinder, simply click the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L