Best 5th Wheel Hitch Options for 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Updated 05/30/2020 | Published 05/28/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Which is the best 5th wheel hitch option for my 2019 Ram 2500 4x4, crew cab, standard 6’4” bed? We do not have the puck system/prep package.
asked by: Julie
Expert Reply:
The very best option is the B&W Companion Sliding 20K 5th wheel hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W. B&W is known for their high quality and durability. The Companion hitch uses 1 inch thick jaws that hold the trailer's king pin super tight, which prevents most of the clattering and banging experienced with lower quality hitches. The hitch also features a non binding latch handle that allows you to easily operate the hitch even when you're on uneven terrain. The hitch mounts to the vehicle using the B&W Turnover ball gooseneck hitch, part # BWGNRK1320-5W. This setup provides two pretty huge benefits. When the hitch is removed, the bed is completely free of obstructions as opposed to rail mounted kits. Have you ever raked mulch or gravel out of a truck bed with the rails? It's not fun. Benefit number two, you can also tow a goosneck trailer.
For a less expensive rail mounted option, you could go with a rail mounted hitch like the Curt A20, part # C16541. The A20 offers ride quality that's pretty close to the B&W, due to its overlapping hitch jaws that contact the king pin all the way around its circumference. The A20 also features a torsion dampening hitch head that further reduces noise and road shock. For the rail/bracket kit, use # C16427-204.
Finally, to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can use # C56000. I'll link you to some product description and install videos that you might find useful.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Q&A: 5th Wheel Hitches and Heavy Weight Issues for a 2022 Ram 2500
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Shocker Hitch HD Ball Mount
- Shop: Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs
- Shop: Shocker Hitch HD Ball Mount - 2-5/16" Ball - 2-1/2" Hitch - 2" Rise/Drop -20K
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Video: Review of Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter - Adapts Trailer - GY37ND
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Video: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Manufacturer Breakdown
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Search Results: fifth wheel hitch
- Video: In-Depth Look at the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: How to Replace a Lance 6-Pin Plug w/ a Standard 7-Way Connector
- Search Results: gooseneck hitch
on 5th Wheel Hitch
