5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Short Bed 2022 Ram 3500 SWR

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I recently bought a 2022 ram 3500, short bed, srw. I am going to be pulling at 2022 Forest river Sabre 37FLL. I was interested in the Andersen ultimate hitch, is there anything you can help recommend. This is my first time hauling.

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For any short bed truck, such as your 2022 Ram 3500 SWR, I always recommend either a sliding hitch or rotating pin box. Therefore before buying a hitch for the tow vehicle, I suggest you discover what pin box is on the 2022 Forest river Sabre 37FLL. If you have a rotating turret type, like a Sidewinder or Turning Point, on your fifth wheel then the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter, # AM3200, is not an option as this cannot be used with that type pin box. If you have a fixed type pin box then I still suggest you go with something different as the 2022 Forest river Sabre 37FLL is a rather large 5th wheel and will cause a lot of chucking and a very rough ride for you trying to use this hitch.

If you have a fix position pin box and the Ram truck is equipped with the OEM Prep Package/Puck system, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3670. This is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the slider base on this hitch helps eliminate clearance concerns during slow-speed turns. If you do not have the Puck System, then I suggest the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3400-5W and the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWGNRK1320-5W.

If your 5th wheel RV has a rotating turret type pin box and the Ram truck is equipped with the OEM Prep Package/Puck system, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3600. Like the slider type listed above, this is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package. For a rotating turret pin box but without the puck system, use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # BWRVK3500-5W and the Custom Underbed Installation Kit, # BWGNRK1320-5W.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

Hi Sawyer, Manufacturers typically recommend that you have a safety net of roughly 15-20% of the hitches capacity leftover so it is ok to go higher but only to a certain extent. For example, if your trailer's GVWR was 15,000lbs and you switch to…

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Answer 2

The things that the 18K Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 and the 18K SuperGlide have in common are that they both offer 14" of travel, they are both automatic sliding 5th wheel hitches, have 2-point pivoting hitch heads, are compatible with industry…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 10

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 11

Welcome back Anthony! The Curt parts you were looking at are compatible with your Silverado and each other but I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775. The B&W Companion w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775 is one of…

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Answer 12

Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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