Fifth Wheel Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed

Updated 10/29/2013 | Published 10/27/2013

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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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Question:

We have a 2006 3500 dodge quad cab long bed. We are looking into hitches and bit sure what we can run. Any good hitches you can advice us?

asked by: Alissa

Expert Reply:

To put a hitch in your 2006 long bed Dodge Ram 3500 you are going to first need a fifth wheel installation kit to put rails in the bed of your truck. For that I recommend a custom install kit like the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # RP50140-58. This custom kit will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling.

For a hitch I would recommend the Reese 22k Fifth Wheel # RP30033. This is a similar fifth wheel hitch to the # RP30084 that you referenced with similar capacities but without the slider that you would not need since you have a long bed truck.

Slider hitches are only required on truck beds that are shorter than 8 feet long. I attached an FAQ article on fifth wheel hitches for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C