Correct 5th Wheel Frame Brackets Only for a 2018 Ram 2500

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Will this mounting bracket work for a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Crew Cab?

asked by: Ernie

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The correct Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for your 2018 Ram 2500 is part # RP50054, not part # RP50026 which is for Ford Super Duty trucks. The above brackets are a custom fit for your Ram so no frame drilling is required.

expert reply by: Conner L

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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

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 3

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…

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Answer 4

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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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 6

Hey Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 #C55DR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a…

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Answer 7

The Head Unit and R16 Roller Adapter #C16515 is more of an entry level fifth wheel head designed for a lower price point, whereas the A16 part #C16520 is a bit nicer with it's 2 piece jaw system that will provide better king pin contact which…

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Answer 8

Hi Eric; the correct capture plate for the PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch #PUL83RR depends on the pin box on your 5th wheel. The manufacturer can identify it if you get the serial number off of the pin box sticker or you can measure the bolt…

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Answer 9

If you are wanting something light weight then the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #C86JR is the right hitch for you. The CrossWing weighs in at 87 lbs. The main concern with using the CrossWing on your 2021 Ram 2500 is that…

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Answer 10

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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Correct 5th Wheel Frame Brackets Only for a 2018 Ram 2500

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