Fifth Wheel Hitch and Tonneau Cover Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500 with Short Bed
Question:
specifically, I’m interested in this hitch: B and W Slider Companion. It seems like a slider is the best option because I “should” be able to tow any 5th wheel with any box correct? It sounds like I generally have two options: slider hitch: tow any trailer regardless of pinbox. Fixed hitch: limited to danger while towing with a short box OR have to have a sidewinder or equivalent.
asked by: John M
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Ram 3500 6-1/2 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit you'll need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference.
My favorite slider hitches are the ones that automatically slide as you make tight turns as that saves you the hassle of getting out and activating the slider every time it's needed. For that I would recommend the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550037 and the install rail kit part # DM8551006. This is an underbed rail kit too which means when you take the hitch out your truck bed wouldn't have any large rails sitting there.
Then for a roll up tonneau that would work well on your truck and with this hitch we have the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK39213.
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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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
- B and W
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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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John M.
10/3/2017
specifically, I’m interested in this hitch: B and W Slider Companion. It seems like a slider is the best option because I “should” be able to tow any 5th wheel with any box correct? It sounds like I generally have two options: slider hitch: tow any trailer regardless of pinbox. Fixed hitch: limited to danger while towing with a short box OR have to have a sidewinder or equivalent.