2017 Ram 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation

Published 02/19/2018

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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Question:

Need fifth wheel hitch for 2017 Ram 1500 rebel /Hemi w/rambx and air susp. would like not to buy sidewinder pin bx but want to keep top of hitch flush w/bed rails, when not in use w/Tonneau cover. Thxs

asked by: Dave

Helpful Expert Reply:

Some of the 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 26.5 RLDS trailers come with a Reese Revolution pin box which is the same thing as a Sidewinder if you order the "Customer Value Pkg", but it sounds like yours does not have that.

So if you have a 5-1/2 foot bed 2017 Ram 1500 like it sounds like you have there is one slider hitch option that will give you enough clearance. For that we have the Demco 13k slider hitch part # DM8550040 which will slide 22-1/2 inches automatically as you make tight turns.

For a custom rail kit for your truck you'll then want the part # DM8552030-71.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Dave

2/19/2018

Jameson C.

2/19/2018

Since you have the Ramboxes on your truck you'll have to have a Sidewinder/Reese Revolution pin box installed on the trailer. There's no other way to move the pivot point of the trailer pin box high enough over the bed rails to allow the clearance needed. Since your trailer has the option to come with the Revolution I'd recommend picking that option from the factory so that you can tow the trailer home. Otherwise I'll need you to get me the pin box model number (should be 1621), but it might be something different. If it is the 1621 (or Lippert 0719) the correct Sidewinder is part # RP34FR.