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

According to Reese some of 5th wheel trailer hitch #RP30918 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are assembled and some are not. It looks like the ones they send to us are not assembled. But there really isn't a whole lot to the assembly and installation. I…

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Answer 2

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 3

Curt and Reese both make exceptional 5th wheel hitches and you really wouldn't go wrong with a hitch from either of these manufacturers. Since you have the factory puck system I recommend first narrowing down your options to hitches that will…

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Answer 4

If you used a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter like part #RP85FR on the 2020 Avalanche 321RS then you would have the same amount of clearance for turning that you have now because its a direct replacement for existing…

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Answer 5

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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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 7

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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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

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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Answer 10

The Ram hitch prep package of your 2014 Ram 3500 has much wider spaced install-pucks than the standard Elite hitch foot print so you would have to go with a new hitch. What you would need is the Reese Hitch part #RP30918 as this is a similar style…

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Answer 11

We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system, and you will indeed need one that goes directly in the pucks as opposed to connecting to the gooseneck ball (neither Reese or B&W makes one that connects…

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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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