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Will The Demco Recon For Ram's # DM74TV Fit A 2022 Ram 2500 Short Bed  

Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/29/2024

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I have a Ram 2500 short bed and planning on using the Reese Sidewinder pin box, so dont need a sliding hitch. As such, I would like to use the Demco Recon hitch and need the above bed rails as well. This package seems to be perfect. However, I want to ensure the above rails hardware will work on a 6 1/2foot bed considering I had to plug in items for an 8foot bed to see this. The hardware looks identical to what you get if you buy the rails separately, so assuming this will work. Thanks

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Expert Reply:

Hey Dan,

The base rail brackets don't change between the different bed lengths so the base rails included with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram # DM74TV would be a compatible fit. If you don't already have an in-bed 7-way then you'll also want to pick up the Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole # PK11893-11932 to make plugging in your trailer easier. To lock the king pin into the jaws of your hitch so that you can utilize the rotating function you'll also want to pick up wedge kit # RP74FR.

If you need help determining the correct Reese Sidewinder for your trailer I'll need to see the white sticker on your current pin box that lists the RPO #, LCI item #, and Serial #.

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Chris R.

12/15/2025

Hey Dan, how did things go with the Demco Recon hitch and base rails on your Ram 2500 short bed? Did the setup fit the way you expected? Your update could make it easier for others working with a similar truck and Sidewinder combo.

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