How to Determine Correct Height Setting for 5th Wheel Hitch

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How do I know the correct height setting? 17/18/19” 2014 2500hd z71 pulling a Montana high country 340bh.

asked by: Steve K

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Expert Reply:

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables.

First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the ground to the bottom of your pin box where the king pin is at. The next step is to choose which of the 3 height settings on your 5th wheel hitch, 17", 18" or 19", gives you the most level ride. Simply measure from the ground to the head unit of your 5th wheel hitch to determine which option fits best.

Keep in mind that we recommend having at least 5-6" of space between the bed rails on your truck and your trailer to ensure no contact between the two (see attached photo).

If that does not allow you to level your towing setup then you can try combining the adjustment settings on your pin box with the settings on your 5th wheel hitch to see it that will allow you to have a level towing setup.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Jimd

3/8/2020

I have a 2019 ram3500 4x4 cc/sb. I am buying a 2016 chaparral 336 tsik I have a curt a25 5th wheel hitch. Can you tell me which mounting bolts holes I should set this up with for a level set up? Thanks,

Chris R.

3/10/2020

I wouldn't be able to determine the right height setting for the A25 just because the actual height of your Ram's truck bed can change depending on how it's loaded, suspension add-ons, etc. Your best route here really is to take a couple measurements like Jon mentioned above. If you don't yet have the trailer you could ask the dealer to measure this for you.

Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

Hey Dennis, welcome back! The 5th wheel rails will be the same size on both your Ram trucks. What you'll need to replace are the custom mounting brackets and the hardware that attaches the rails to them. It's highly recommended to use the…

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Answer 3

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck. So long as your PullRite SuperGlide 2900 5th Wheel Hitch mounts to industry standard 5th wheel rails like item #PUL63RR you will be able to use the Adapter Rails item #PUL69RR to mount this hitch in the puck system…

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Answer 4

Hey Thomas, congrats on your new trailer. You might have to play around with the different positioning of the pivot arms once you get the trailer home. There's no of knowing exactly what position you'll need without knowing the pin box…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 7

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 9

I can confirm for you that there is a difference between the #BWRVK3300 and the #BWRVK3305 with the construction of the base of the hitch, which is where you get the difference in capacities between the two hitches. The 3300 is only rated for…

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Answer 10

First, I need to know if the truck in question has been lifted or if it just happens to be taller. Also, if it is lifted, I need to know if it is a suspension lift or body lift. If it is a body lift you will not be able to install a 5th wheel hitch…

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Answer 11

Curt is the manufacturer of the Mopar branded 5th wheel trailer hitches. For example, the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part 82214742 is the same as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16530-16021 and the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part…

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Answer 12

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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