Parts Needed for a 5th Wheel Hitch Swapover from a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 to a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500

Updated 02/03/2011 | Published 02/01/2011

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

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$302.67

Replacement Hardware Kit for Draw-Tite and Reese Fifth Wheel Rails

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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt

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$239.07

Reese Mounting Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram

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Replacement Hardware Kit for Fifth Wheel Base Rails - 10 Bolt

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Question:

I traded a 2009 Dodge 3500 dually with overload springs for a 2010 Dodge 2500 without overload springs. The hitch is a 16K Reese and the previous installer used the 58186 brackets and 30035 install kit. Can these be put on the 2010 if I replace ALL the hardware?

asked by: Brad

Expert Reply:

Yes, you can use the # RP58186 brackets and the # RP30035, universal installation kit to install your Reese 16k fifth-wheel hitch in your 2010 Dodge 2500 without overload springs.

If you need hardware to install these kits you will need the Replacement Hardware Kit # 58164, and the parts bag for the 58186 brackets, item # 110452.

The new truck, not having overload springs, could also use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit, item # RP50140, which requires much less drilling and therefore easier installation. You would need the above bed rail installation hardware, item # RP58430, to install the rails to the custom below bed bracket kit.

expert reply by: Robert G