Industry Standard Rails for a Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2008 Dodge Ram

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What mounting fits a 2008 Dodge ram half ton truck? For the e16 fifth wheel hitch?

asked by: Randy

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For your 2008 Dodge Ram, you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552016-71. This will provide you with industry standard rails. As long as your E16 5th wheel hitch uses industry standard mounting points then you will be good to go.

You can also add the Curt 5th Wheel Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector # C56001 to make hooking up your 5th wheels wiring easier. This wiring harness would move a 7-way connector up into the bed of your truck, while retaining the use of the 7-way at the rear.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 2

It looks like you might have a Trailair Roto-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box like #LC328330. I do recommend confirming this by locating the model name of your existing pin box. If this is the case, then to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer…

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Answer 3

For your 2012 Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 3 inch bed, I'd recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall #CAB-C5GX1216 . This uniquely designed coupler system will convert your gooseneck…

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Answer 4

The only possible solution I have for you would be to replace your hitch with the B and W Patriot Hitch part #BWRVK3200. The head of this hitch can be adjusted back an additional 4 inches which would give you more clearance, hopefully enough to make…

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Answer 5

From the research I did it looks like the towing capacity for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins has a towing capacity of 12,800 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Sounds like you are looking at the correct weight range of trailers for your truck (which…

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Answer 6

If your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 already has the B&W Underbed Kit #BWGNRK1308-5W installed, then the B&W Companion #BWRVK3400-5W is definitely the best option for towing a fifth-wheel trailer. The Companions are considered by many to be the best…

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Answer 7

You will want to look at the legs of your steps to determine which MORryde steps you have. If your MORryde steps have a pull pin then you've got the 1st generation. If you have a button that releases the legs for adjustment, you have the second…

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Answer 8

Since you have a Reese Revolution pivoting pin box you actually will need (and want) to use a fixed hitch and not a slider. Sliders are designed to provide additional turning clearance since it moves the pivot point back for the hitch but the Reese…

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Answer 9

The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWGNRK1308-5W is designed to for use for gas engine models, whereas the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1313…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

Since you have a short bed truck you will need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference. The best fifth wheel hitch setup we can recommend is the B and W Slider Companion hitch part #BWRVK3400-5W. The Companion hitches…

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Answer 12

The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP30074 is a confirmed fit for your 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. Then you will need the Reese Adapter #RP30156 to work with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel hitch. If you…

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