Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Published 09/19/2019
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Good morning, I recently purchased a 2020 Keystone Hideout 308BHDS and a Ram 2500 with a standard 6 1/2 foot bed. I have been looking at hitches but am curious what i really NEED compared to what is available. I understand that cost normally relates directly to quality, but with all of this being new to me I just want to make sure im not over buying. Thanks for any and all help!
asked by: Jacob R
Expert Reply:
Hey Jake, so I know there's a lot of hitch options for fifth wheel towing and in general you are correct that cost and quality go hand in hand but to answer your question about what you really need versus what's available let's start with the fact that since you have a short bed truck you do need a slider hitch to provide tight turning clearance so you don't hit the cab of your truck on the nose of your trailer around turns.
The Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 that you referenced is a really great option that takes care of the turning clearance issue in a very convenient way as it slides back automatically as the turn is made so you don't even have to think about it. Most sliders are manual which require you to have to get out and slide the hitch back when in a parking lot, and then forward when leaving the parking lot. The automatic slider is especially nice when the weather isn't ideal since you don't have to get out of the truck at all. To install this in the bed of your 2019 Ram 2500 that does not have the factory hitch prep package you'll need the rail kit part # DM8552025-71 and you'd be set. So this is what I would consider a premium option. The price is higher but what you get is also really valuable.
So if instead you'd be okay with a manual slider the best option is the B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3400. This USA made hitch is widely considered to be the best made option on the market. It's built to last, is very easy to use, and also has a reputation for being very quiet. To install this you use the rail kit/gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1320 which has the benefit of giving you a totally open bed when not in use and also a gooseneck hitch if ever needed. I'd say this is also a premium option but it's also the best value as you are getting the best while paying fairly for it. It's not an over priced option that's really nothing special.
I attached a couple review videos for you to check out as well.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider
- Shop: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 18K
- Shop: Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 21K
- Video: DIY Install: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider on your 2014 Ram 2500
- Search Results: dm69gv
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Q&A: Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit
- Shop: PullRite OEX Super 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ram Prep Package - Auto Lock Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Video: B and W Fifth Wheel - Sliding Fifth Wheel - BWRVK3670 Review
- Q&A: Are Any Adapters Or Rails Needed For The Demco Autoslide For Ram Puck System # DM69GV
- Search Results: military discount
- Search Results: gen y phantom
- Search Results: gen~y
- Search Results: gen~y phantom
- Q&A: Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Rubber Cover
- Q&A: How To Choose the Correct Gen-Y Ball Mount for a 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 High Country
- Q&A: Comparing Plugs for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 2" Hitches
- Video: Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter Review and Installation
- Video: Best Hitch Lock Options
- Video: All About the Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable 2-Ball Mount
- Search Results: pullrite slider
- Search Results: pullrite
- Shop: PullRite OEX SuperLite 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ram Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
on 5th Wheel Hitch
