Do Jaws on Fifth Wheel Hitch Make A Difference in Hitch Quality for 2016 Ram 2500 Long Bed
Published 04/24/2019
Question:
Thank you so much for a straight forward and understandable answer. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 long bed. What hitch do you recommend? Is the Reese an improvement for reasons of safety or just a nicer ride? When I bought the truck they said the holes were there to install a fifth wheel hitch. I would appreciate a recommendation for Reese hitch. Again, thank you.
asked by: Bruce S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The jaws on a trailer hitch do make a big difference in terms of the quality of the hitch, and though that is not the only factor it is certainly an important one. Like any product, fifth wheel hitches come in different styles and price points, with the higher-quality hitches with robust jaw systems often a more premium option in terms of cost.
Your Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch PS30119 is a fine option and many people use these for years and are perfectly happy with it, but its dual-jaw system is not going to give you as tight of a connection with your kingpin as the single-piece jaw on the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928, for example.
What this means is you are likely going to experience more rattle, chucking and jarring with your Pro Series than a hitch with a jaw system that provides a better connection to your kingpin.
I have added a link to our entire selection of fifth wheel hitches for you to check out or if you let me know your year, make, model and bed size of your truck I'd be more than happy to make a recommendation.
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Bruce S.
4/24/2019
Thank you so much for a straight forward and understandable answer. I have a 2016 Ram 2500 long bed. What hitch do you recommend? Is the Reese an improvement for reasons of safety or just a nicer ride? When I bought the truck they said the holes were there to install a fifth wheel hitch. I would appreciate a recommendation for Reese hitch. Again, thank you.