How To Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with Tonneau Cover Open Using a 2016 Ram 3500 Long Bed

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I wood like to know if I can fold cover to last position and still tow fifth wheel camper, without standing cover against the rear window? I have a 2016 ram 3500 long bed dually.

asked by: Troy

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I do have an option that will allow you to have the tonneau cover partially open while towing with your 5th wheel trailer but none of the folding tonneau covers like the BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK72204 will allow for this as they must be secured against the cab or folded up to the last panel while open.

In order to tow with a tonneau cover partially open your only option would be a retractable cover. I recommend the Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover part # 311-FMD7936 because this option would then allow you to secure the cover at different points along the bed while towing your 5th wheel.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

How tall are the bed rails of your truck from the bed floor to the top of the rail? The tool box #BAK72204 is pretty tall at 19-1/8 inches so it may not be short enough to fit under the top of the tarp. But if you can verify the height you have of…

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Answer 2

Hey Wes, with the BakFlip part #BAK48204 installed and folded all the way up against the back of the truck cab the camera would end up getting blocked. A much better option would be a retracting tonneau cover like the Retrax part #RT80233 which for…

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You can get a sense for how much visibility you'll have on your 5th wheel hitch with a tonneau cover folded up near the cab by viewing the linked image. The BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover #BAK48204 that fits your 2018 Ram 3500 long bed will be…

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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 5

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 6

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 7

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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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 9

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Hey Steve, congrats on the new truck. Since your 2026 Ram 3500 has the factory puck system, you'll want the PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR. The PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR has a 24,000 lbs capacity and…

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Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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Answer 12

Congrats on the new truck Tom! I checked with Westin and their HDX Nerf Bars with Drop Steps item #56-13565 will indeed install on your new 2026 Ram 3500 crew cab without issue. The brackets are designed to fit with the air tank. Installing them will…

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