Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ a 5-1/2 Foot Bed

Published 09/17/2022

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

(741)

$2145.00

Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

(5)

$433.44

Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long

(78)

$120.54

Question:

What fifth wheel hitch will work best in a 5.5 bed ram 1500 Big Horn. Will be towing a 2022 keystone cougar 29rks. It has a Max-turn technology w/road armor shock absorbing hitch pin.

asked by: David S

Expert Reply:

Since your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 has such a short bed at 5-1/2 feet you are going to need a sliding hitch. The Max-turn technology will still not be able to give you enough clearance to make tight turns or back into spaces. You will end up damaging your cab and your 5th wheel if you don't use a slider.

I recommend the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550040. This auto sliding hitch will give you 22-1/2" of travel from front to back. It has a 13,000 lbs capacity which will be perfect for your 2022 Keystone Cougar 29RKS. I have linked a review video of this hitch below.

To attach the Autoslide to your 2010 Ram you will need the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails item # DM8552030-71. This kit is custom fit and installs in predrilled holes in your trucks frame. It will provide you with a set of industry standard rails.

To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug item # DM8555002. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.