Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
Question:
With how tall the Revolver X2 sits when it is rolled up against the cab window, do you think that would interfere when I am making sharp turns with the fifth wheel? If so, do you think I might be better off with the Bakflip?
asked by: Al
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a couple of different options for your 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab. Your truck has a bed height of just over 20 inches so I will recommend some 5th wheel hitches that are adjustable to under 3 inches of that 20 inch mark that you're looking for.
The most economical option for your Ram is the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch # C16115 with the Curt Base Rails # C16430-204. This features the Slide Bar Jaw to secure your king pin and has a Gross Towing Weight of 16,000 lbs.
The next step up is the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3255 with the B&W Base Rails # BWRVK2605. This hitch uses the dual jaws to secure your king pin. This gives your jaw-to-king pin 360 degree contact which will help reduce rattling and chucking. This 5th wheel hitch has a Gross Towing Weight of 18,000 lbs.
The best option for your 3500 Ram is the Demco Hijacker Premier Series 5th Wheel Hitch # DM6076P-21K and Base Rails # DM8552026-71. The reason I like this one the most is because it uses a single jaw lock which provides 360 degree contact with your king pin which will help limit rattle and chucking and is a little more smooth than the dual jaw lock. Along with the single jaw hook is the locking bar which will add some more security while towing. It has 4 different height settings and has a Gross Towing Weight of 21,000 lbs.
If you don't already have a tonneau cover and if you have a bed without the RamBox then I recommend using the BAK Revolver X2 # BAK39213. It is a hard cover and locks when you have your tailgate shut.
I have included some demonstration videos for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl
- Tonneau Cover
- Roll-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Tailgate Lock
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum and Vinyl
- Vinyl Grain
- BAK Industries
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BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover - Folding - Aluminum - Matte Finish
- Tonneau Cover
- Fold-Up - Hard
- Rack Compatible
- Opens at Tailgate
- Tailgate Lock
- Flush Profile - Inside Bed Rails
- Aluminum
- Matte
- BAK Industries
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Al
12/30/2016
With how tall the Revolver X2 sits when it is rolled up against the cab window, do you think that would interfere when I am making sharp turns with the fifth wheel? If so, do you think I might be better off with the Bakflip?