Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 3500 Short bed With Rail Kit
Published 02/24/2018
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I am ready for 5th wheel hitch recommendations. The RV empty is 18k and full is 21k, but who knows if I will every have something heavier. I have a 2018 3500 DRW short bed with 5th wheel prep as stated in below emails. I am in need of a sliding 5th wheel because of having a short bed and the clearance from the back of the cab(assumption). What is your recommendation for a sliding 5th wheel? I want the best and most weight rated. Multiple options are fine.
asked by: Adam
Expert Reply:
The 2018 Ram 3500 duallys have pretty high towing capacities. But from the research I did on your truck in order for you to have a higher capacity than 21k like you'd need you'll need to have a the Cummins diesel engine and at least the 3.73 gear ratio.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Adam
2/24/2018
I am ready for 5th wheel hitch recommendations. The RV empty is 18k and full is 21k, but who knows if I will every have something heavier. I have a 2018 3500 DRW short bed with 5th wheel prep as stated in below emails. I am in need of a sliding 5th wheel because of having a short bed and the clearance from the back of the cab(assumption). What is your recommendation for a sliding 5th wheel? I want the best and most weight rated. Multiple options are fine.