Ram Truck Factory Puck System for 5th Wheel Hitches

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I have a 2006 2500 mega cab ram and it has 4 holes drilled into bed and Im thinking it was for on of your puck hitch systems. Any help would be great thanks

asked by: Uriah

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a specialized 5th wheel hitch such as the B&W # BWRVK3600 or the Curt # C16545-16021. Such hitches drop right into those factory pucks, allowing you to completely remove the hitch for a clear bed when necessary for cargo.

Without seeing the set-up in your truck I cannot be sure of what you have. You can certainly send us photos of the bed and the underside of the bed - which may show aftermarket components that will help us determine what has been done to the truck.

expert reply by: Adam R

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John D.

1/18/2020

I own a conventional 5th wheel hitch that locks into the rail system on my present truck. I am thinking of purchasing a 2019 dodge with the puck system installed. Is there an inexpensive adaptor to use my hitch with the puck system

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Jason S.

1/20/2020

For your 2019 truck with OEM pucks, you can use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6099. This is currently the only option we have for an adapter. Depending on the hitch you currently are using, it may be a better option to upgrade your hitch or some hitches have the replacement leg option for direct compatibility without a separate adapter. I've linked a page to compatible hitches to help. If you let me know your current hitch I'll look into if there is another option or if the current adapter is your only option at this time.

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Jim B.

7/24/2020

have a 2019 3500 mega cab s/w with ram box. do u have a 5th wheel slider that will work? truck does not have puck system.

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Chris R.

7/29/2020

A sliding hitch actually isn't recommended for models that feature the Rambox setup as they just won't provide enough clearance. Really the only way to safely tow a 5th wheel trailer with your Ram is to use a fixed hitch and a rotating pin box on the trailer that will push back the pivot point behind the bed. For your Ram 3500 the Curt A25 # C16180 along with the Base Rail Kit # C16430-204 will work great. If you can tell me what model pin box is currently on the trailer I will be happy to recommend a specific Sidewinder model to replace it.

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Answer 1

Hey Gary, I really like B and W fifth wheel hitches like the Patriot part #BWRVK3255 if you have a set of above bed rails or the Companion hitches are really nice too but they are designed to fit OEM puck kits or their Turnoverball rail kits. If I…

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Answer 2

Hello Tyler, Wow, that is quite the nice set-up you have! Happy to get those measurements to you so you can see which will work best for you. The PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Factory Prep Package - 24K #PUL28RR has a fixed height of 16…

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Answer 3

Hello Melissa; the OEM prep package is not something we offer. If you really want the underbed puck system with the gooseneck hitch you will need to get it from the Mopar parts site or through a local dealer. Since you're planning on using a…

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Answer 4

Good question Mel, and I don't blame you for being confused since there are a lot of options and there is probably more than one right answer. The correct pivot arm position will depend on the clearance between the nose of the camper and the cab…

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Answer 5

We do have some different options when it comes to a base for the B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch that is compatible with your 2018 Ram 3500. If you have a 6-1/2' bed you will want to go with the slider base so that you can avoid trailer-to-cab…

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Answer 6

For a trailer that weighs, 14,500 lbs I would strongly recommend a 3500 series truck. Even if the 2500 could technically tow it the 3500's higher rated suspension will make for a much better towing experience. Less sag and a smoother ride when…

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Answer 7

When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

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Answer 8

On the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #BWRVK3600, the moving components of the locking jaws need to be lubed but the pin does not need lube. These jaws are the only part of the hitch that…

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Answer 9

Tall/lifted trucks are not ideal for towing since they can lead to an out-of-level (nose high) condition on the trailer, which in turn can lead to issues with sway. Even though you have taken steps to get the trailer level again (the axle over-under…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you have a 7-way blade connector on your boat trailer as that is a very common connector on boat styles. This connector has 6 pins around the outside of the connector and a center pin for a total of 7. Part #A7WCB would be what a 7-way…

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Answer 11

While the best and most certain way to tell if your 2018 Ford F-250 has the puck system is to call your local Ford dealer with your VIN, it should be pretty easy to tell otherwise. If your bed looks like the accompanying photo - with four accessible…

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Answer 12

There shouldn't be any significant "slop" or play with your Curt Ball #C60618. It sounds like once you lock the ball in place with the integrated lever you are still able to move it quite a bit. However, a little bit of movement is…

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