Which 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Fit Directly in factory Puck System in 2017 Ram 2500 Long Bed

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Are there any 5th whee lhitches that fit directly in the factory prepo system on a 2017 Ram 2500 long bed? I don't want to use an adapter.

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Yes, there are 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly into the factory prep package on your 2017 Ram 2500 long bed without needing an adapter.

You can use:
B&W Companion hitch # BWRVK3600 rated for 25,000 pounds which is the one I recommend because it is a well-built, versatile hitch.
Curt 25K hitch # C16049
Curt 24K hitch # C16545-16021
Curt 20K hitch # C16530-16021 or # C16044
Curt 16K hitch # C16520-16021
Reese 20K hitch # RP30918

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Since you have the LCI Turning Point you can use the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs #RP30918 . You would not need a slider because your pin box is going to provide the turning clearance needed.…

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Answer 2

A properly set up Reese Revolution/Sidewinder (they are the same thing), would not be a setup that would be prone to chucking. Especially with either of the two hitches you referenced, #RP30918 and #BWRVK3600. These hitches are amount the nicest on…

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Answer 3

The Reese Elite/Signature series 5th wheel hitches like the 18K model #RP30142 and the 26K model #RP30871 are made specifically for the Ford factory 5th wheel prep package. As you noted these hitches will not fit into the similar puck system in the…

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The only way the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part #RP30918 could fit your 2017 Ram 2500 is if you had Ram install the Mopar rail kit at a Ram dealer. They will install it after the fact so this would work. Otherwise to do an underbed fifth wheel hitch…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, #RP30918, for your 2015 Ram 2500 with 6ft bed and prep package, can be used to tow a trailer that is equipped with a Reese Revolution pin box. You'll also need the custom wedge kit #RP44FR to prevent the king…

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Answer 6

Yes, a Reese Sidewinder Pin Box and Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, #RP30918, can work together on a 2017 Ram 3500 with 6 ft. 4 in. bed with the #RP44FR wedge kit. If your original pin box was the Lippert 1621, then the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin…

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Answer 7

What you're wanting to do is possible, but it won't be inexpensive. Unfortunately, the upgrade won't involve just a new set of legs, you'll need a new center section as well as the hitch version that fits the Ford OEM and the Ram OEM…

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Answer 8

There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit the factory RAM towing prep package hole pattern. I'll list out the options we offer below along with a few recommendations. The article you found was likely an old article. RAM sort of botched…

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Answer 9

The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30918 is a great option to use on your 2020 Ram 2500 to avoid hitting your bed sides since you have the RamBox system. You will need to use the Sidewinder Wedge Kit #RP44FR only if your Sidewinder is the 68220,…

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We have a few fifth wheel hitches that were specifically designed to fit the hitch prep package of your 2015 Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed such as the following: Curt 20k Hitch part #C16530-16021 Curt 24K Hitch part #C16545-16021 Curt 16k Hitch part…

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Answer 11

There is a difference in the thickness of the material used to build the center sections for the Reese M5 #RP30918 and Reese M5 #RP37FR as well which as the additional bolt in the 27k.

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