Does OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Fit 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
Updated 10/16/2020 | Published 10/15/2020
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Question:
Will the Ram M20 fit in a 2006 Ram 3500 with short bed?
asked by: Julio M
Expert Reply:
There are 5th wheel hitches available for your truck, but the OEM trailer hitches for are designed to fit the factory puck system of the newer Ram trucks, so they won't work in a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 short bed.
The Ram OEM 5th wheel hitches are made by Curt, so if you like them you can add the same type of brand/model, but will need to add base rails to your truck. What you can use is the following:
- Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # 16516
- Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 # C16301-200
- Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C56001
I have added links below to installation instructions and video reviews for you to check out as well.
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- CURT
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