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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For a direct fit Reese hitch you can use #RP30918, rated for 20,000 pounds. For a direct fit Curt hitch you have several options: For a 16K with slide-bar jaw use #C16515-16021 For 16K with more secure double jaw and cushioned head use #C16520-16021…

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The lube plate #RP83001 will do the job to keep your pin box from scraping as it slides onto the head of your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30922 but you can also grease the jaws using a grease gun like #L30132 to apply grease to the grease…

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Answer 5

The jaws on a trailer hitch do make a big difference in terms of the quality of the hitch, and though that is not the only factor it is certainly an important one. Like any product, fifth wheel hitches come in different styles and price points, with…

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B&W's awesome Companion 5th wheel hitch #BWRVK3600 for the Ram factory prep package, shown in the linked video, has a shipping weight of 216-lbs, and about 10-lbs of this is packing material. The base portion alone #BWRVB3600 has a shipping…

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On the Reese M5 #RP30918, you are correct that the small circle above the jaws is a grease fitting. According to Reese you will need a grease gun like part #L30132 with a grease needle adapter, which is available at most parts stores.

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Right now we carry two hitches that fit into your 2020 Ram 2500's factory prep package; the Reese M5 #RP30918, and the Demco Recon #DM8550045-5W. The Recon is the lighter one at under 150 pounds. It's different though because it doesn't…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches that can be used with the factory puck system on your 2019 Ram 3500, however there's unfortunately not an adapter available that would allow you to mount your existing Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch.…

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Thanks for the purchase of the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #RP30918, and the pivot assemblies do not need to be greased before your first trip. What you can do is grease them before the start of each season, and…

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