Where To Measure For 5th Wheel Hitch Head Height

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The height of the hitch can be adjusted from 17 to 19 inches is this from truck bed to top of hitch plate?

asked by: Brian

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The height of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 would be from the bed to the top of the hitch plate. This is to meet up with the pin box on the fifth wheel so that it rides level while you tow for better handling.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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BWRVK3600 Hitch Height
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Answer 1

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 4

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 5

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

Hey Steve, congrats on the new truck. Since your 2026 Ram 3500 has the factory puck system, you'll want the PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR. The PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR has a 24,000 lbs capacity and…

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Answer 8

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 9

The Curt A25 #C16046 and Q25 #C16049 are both excellent 5th wheel hitches however there are a few upgrades on the newer Curt A25 #C16049 that make it the superior hitch and my personal recommendation. The primary difference between the two models is…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are definitely on the right track here. The #MR79ZR is indeed the correct suspension upgrade kit for your 2007 Colorado 5th wheel with LRE suspension. Moryde makes a fantastic suspension upgrade kit. The heavy duty shackles and wet…

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Answer 11

Hey Taylor. The TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum item #TLD1111-30 will install in place of your factory hitch on your 2021 Ram 3500 long bed dually's factory hitch. However, the rear brackets of the TorkLift Tie Downs item #TL75FV you purchased, are…

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Answer 12

Hey Jerry, thanks for reaching out. The short answer is yes, probably but it really depends on your exact setup. When you slide the Companion back, you gain cab clearance but lose space at the tailgate, and with a MorRyde pin box being a bit bulkier,…

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