Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 Tall Bed Rails
Updated 06/21/2020 | Published 01/21/2018
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Just purchased a 2018 RAM 2500 and the bed rails are high. F/W dealer said its going to be an issue hauling a lighter weight 30foot fifth wheel? Dealer didnt bother to inform us it might be an issue when we purchased the truck. UGH!
asked by: Mary M
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Ram 2500, we haven't had anyone say they couldn't find a 5th wheel fit. You will want to go with a hitch that has the higher height adjustment and then you'll want to make sure your pin box of your trailer is adjustable as well. I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3200 which will use standard rails and will adjust up to 19 inches tall. This is a very strong hitch that is made in the USA.
For your rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56009-53. These are easier to install, a custom fit for your truck, and give you a little more height than the other options. These rails are 1-7/8 inches tall compared to the standard 1-1/8 inches so you get 3/4 inches of extra height.
I also recommend you consider the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness 7-Pole # C56000 to add a wiring connection to the bed of your truck for greater accessibility and connection.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Mike
6/17/2020
Bought a flagstaff trailer. Have a 2019 dodge 2500 with puck set up. Need to find adapter plate and possible hitch. Came with pull rite hitch but plate keeps breaking from trailer. Have a 6.5 bed