Recommended 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500

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Was wondering what rail kit you have for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 8ft bed . Would like one that is above bed and uses factory holes if available

asked by: Lee T

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For your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16420-204 which is a custom fit kit that installs using pre-drilled holes in the frame so it will not require drilling. The base rails sit above the bed floor and will then allow you to mount any 5th wheel hitch that uses industry standard rails (ISR) like options from Reese, Pro Series, Curt, and Husky etc.

expert reply by: Conner L

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There are a few options for you to add a gooseneck and 5th wheel hitch combo to your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with the long bed. You have the B&W Companion #BWRVK3500-5W with the gooseneck hitch #BWGNRK1313-5W or the Draw-Tite Hi-Rise #9480-5W with…

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Answer 2

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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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 4

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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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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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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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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Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Hi Bob; is your Patriot the slider #BWRVK3270 you looked at or the fixed #BWRVK3255? I know you said fixed mount hitch but since you looked at the slider I want to be sure. If it is the fixed hitch you can use the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel…

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Answer 10

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 12

Hey Tim, The adapter rails for GM's towing prep package that your SuperGlide #PUL63RR will mount to are under part #PUL69RR (4452).

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