Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For A 2023 Ram 2500 With OEM Puck System
Question:
While looking for a 5th-wheel hitch for my 2023 RAM 2500 with the manufacturer prep pkg, your site will only direct me to the Curt 30k, C74BR model. It will not even offer me any other makes or models to look at. While that will certainly do the job, its a bit of overkill as my max tow capacity is 15,000 lbs and the 5th-swheel Ill be towing is only 11,000 GVWR. Is it only because that is the only hitch you carry that will fit my truck, or am I not looking correctly? Thanks...
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The puck system hasn't changed between the 2022 and 2023 models, our fitguide just needs to be updated to reflect every fit so you could essentially choose any puck style hitch for a 2022 Ram 2500 and it will fit your 2023.
You could use a hitch like the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16520-16021, which will drop right into your pucks for an easy installation and has a 16,000lb capacity.
Personally, I prefer B&W when it comes to quality and ride quality so I would go with the # BWRVK3600, but I understand if you feel the 20k capacity is a bit overkill.
If you have a short bed then I recommend going with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670, which has the ability to slide back 12" for additional turning clearance in tight spaces.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for RAM Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- CURT
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