Measurement For 5th Wheel Slider Compatibility On 2013 Ram 1500 Short Bed

Updated 04/13/2017 | Published 04/12/2017

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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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Question:

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 crew with a short bed. Its been fitted with an LPG conversion with a BIG tank. Can you please send me install instructions for a sliding hitch and specific install kit, as I need to look at the measurements to see if itll fit, or if Im going to have to change the tank. Thanks in advance

asked by: Mark G

Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Ram 1500 short bed, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50142-58 will be the closest component to the cab of your truck. The instructions on the brackets # RP50142 included in that kit give the measurement from the rear edge of the bed to the back of the rear rail of 28-15/16 inches and then you will have a measurement of 27-3/4 inches for a grand total of 56-11/16 inches from the rear lip of the bed not the tail gate.

expert reply by: Jason S