Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2019 Ram 1500 6.5 ft Bed
Updated 12/29/2020 | Published 12/27/2020
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I am looking at adding a fifth wheel set up for a 2019 Ram 1500, new style, crew cab, 6 1/2 foot bed for a half ton towable set up. Any recommended part numbers for the assembly?
asked by: Devin F
Expert Reply:
The best option would be the Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 with the rail kit part # DM8552032-71 for your 2019 Ram 1500 6.5 ft bed.
Since you have a bed shorter than 8 feet you'd need a slider hitch to give you the clearance you'd need to make sharp turns. What's great about the Hijacker is that it automatically slides as you make tight turns which allows you to not have to get out of the truck when you pull into/out of a parking lot.
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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
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