Recommended Base Rail Kit for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed

Published 10/20/2022

Products Featured in This Question

B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

(150)

$260.00

Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole - Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan w/ Factory Plug

(638)

$73.43

Question:

I have a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs - RP30075. What can I order to mount to a 2016 RAM 2500, crewcab with short bed with NO puck system?

asked by: Chuck H

Expert Reply:

To install the 16K Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider RP30075 on your short bed 2016 Ram 2500 I recommend using the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2602. Since this is a custom kit it means you won't be drilling into the frame of your truck which makes the installation way easier than a universal kit.

One other thing I recommend picking up as well is the Pollak 7-Way Wiring Kit # PK11893-11932 because it gives you a socket in your truck bed so it's easier to connect your trailer wiring.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G