Whats The Minimum Bed Rail Clearance Needed For A Gooseneck/5TH Wheel Trailer with a 2021 Ram 3500?
Question:
I have a 2021 Ram 3500. How high should the trailer be off the bed?
asked by: Edwin
1
Helpful Expert Reply:
I recommend at least 6" of clearance from the top of your bed rails on your 2021 Ram 3500 to the underbelly of your gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer.
If using a gooseneck trailer and if you have the factory in bed prep/puck system there are different gooseneck balls available with different heights. The Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit # C60618 has a ball height of 4" from the top of the ball to the flange that sits on the in bed hitch. The B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2062 has a ball height of 5-3/4" from the top of the ball to the flange that sits on the bed hitch.
For a 5th wheel trailer the hitch will generally have a height adjustment as well as the pin box to fine tune your height.
Gooseneck Ball Heights For Ram Factory In Bed Prep/Puck Hitch
(click to enlarge)
(click to enlarge)
helpful expert reply by: Gregory M
1
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Similar Expert Q&A Pages
- Difference Between Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kits For Ram Truck With OEM Prep Package
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball for 2019 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
- Can The Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 Be Used On Slipper Springs
- Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Ball and Safety Chains for a 2015 Ram 3500
- Replacement Gooseneck Ball For Factory Prep Package on 2022 Ram 3500
- Curt Goosneck Hitch Fit for 2021 Ram 3500
- Recommended Safety Chains To Use with Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for a 2018 Ram 3500
- Gooseneck Ball Recommendation for 2016 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
- Are the Front and Rear Puck Locations Different Sizes on a 2017 Ram 3500 With OEM Puck System
- Comparison of Gooseneck Hitch Balls to Fit Ram Truck with Factory Goosneck Package
- Will Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Work With Andersen Ultimate Adapter
- Will The Curt 60692 Underbed Gooseneck Kit Fit On A 2016 Ram 3500 With Factory Puck Setup
- Are the Front and Rear Pucks on a 2018 Ram 3500 Different
- Availability of Tall Gooseneck Ball for Factory Tow Prep Package in 2019 Ram 3500
- Gooseneck Hitch Recommended for 2016 Ram 2500
- Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Hooks for 2018 Ram 3500 with Factory Gooseneck Hitch
- Will Curt Gooseneck Hitch Ball # C60618 Fit a 2016 Ram with Factory Rail Kit
- Ball and Safety Chain Kit Recommendation for Gooseneck Hitch on 2016 Ram 2500
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball for a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 with Factory Tow Package
- Gooseneck for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package
- Recommended Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Factory Puck System
- Tallest Gooseneck Hitch Ball for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package
- Troubleshooting Loose Gooseneck Ball on 2019 Ram 3500
- Safety Chain Hook that Fits on Curt Safety Chain Loops of # C60618
- Curt or Reese Gooseneck Hitch Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ram 3500
- Can Safety Chain Loops of C60618 be Used for Breakaway Cable
- Will Gooseneck Hitch Ball from 2017 Nissan Titan Fit 2019 Ram 3500 with OEM Gooseneck Hitch
- Troubleshooting Curt Gooseneck Ball In 2016 Ram 2500 with Factory Rail Kit Stuck in Hitch