Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2002 Ram 2500

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Will this fit 2002 ram 2500

asked by: Jeremy M

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No, they do not but I have a set that does. They are the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP30035. These are confirmed to fit the 2002 Ram 2500 with the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths.

I have linked an installation video below to help you get them set up.

The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails item # C16200 you were looking at fit the 2003 - 2012 Ram 2500s.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch base rail kit to allow installation of your B&W Patriot 18K slider hitch #BWRVK3270 in your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed. The easiest install comes with a custom-fit kit made just for your truck. You can use…

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Answer 2

I have a similar solution for you but universal fifth wheel rail kits like the Curt #C16200 are not a fit for your truck. Instead you'd need a semi-custom fit kit part #RP30035-522 which has brackets that will fit your trucks frame. It still uses…

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Hey Tim; do you already have the rails installed? Or you just have some rails laying around and need a bracket kit to install them? If you have rails in your 2018 Ram 2500 the Curt hitch will attach to the rails and you're set. If you have rails…

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The Curt fifth wheel rail kit part #C16200 is a universal style fifth wheel rail kit that is not listed as a fit for your 2017 Ram 2500 but could probably be made to work if you really wanted to. That said, it would be pretty challenging to install…

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For your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed you'd want to use a custom install fifth wheel rail kit part #RP50054-58 to install rails in the bed of your truck. To place the rear rail you'll need measure 26-1/4 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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 9

Hey Jeff. There is definitely a correlation between weight and capacity. I've listed the weight of all three of the Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jacks we have below: Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 7-15/16" to…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Hey John, thanks for the picture of your truck bed! To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2022 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2602. This set of rails are industry standard so they'll work…

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