Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Short Bed 2014 Ram 2500

Updated 04/13/2021 | Published 04/12/2021

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Question:

Can I haul a 2012 cougar fifth wheel 331 MKS with a standard Reese fifth wheel hitch. .?

asked by: Marv O

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have attached a link to a help article "4 STEPS TO CHOOSING YOUR FIFTH WHEEL PIN BOX" and "FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION TIPS" that hopefully you will find helpful. According to the specs available to me for the 2012 Keystone - Cougar, 331MKS, it has a GVWR of 12,090 lbs. please verify this against your specific vehicle. If what you refer to as a "standard Reese fifth wheel hitch" being something along the lines of the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs., # RP30047 and # RP30154. Then no, that requires an 8 foot bed.

For your short bed truck you will something that addresses that shorter length. Something such as the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs. # RP30051, # RP50054-58. This square-tube slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds and prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns. Please note the attached links to product review and installation videos.

expert reply by: Michael R