Base Rail Kit for 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel With Air Suspension
Updated 10/22/2025 | Published 09/21/2025
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I am inquiring if the following fifth wheel has the modified mounting brackets for my 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel with Air Springs and if not do you have a unit that does. Q Hitch 5th Wheel Hitch with Custom Installation Kit - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs - QH84FR Thank You Mark
asked by: Mark M
Expert Reply:
Hi Mark; the rails included with the # QH84FR are not compatible with the factory air suspension system on your 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel. You will need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50142-58.
You can pick up the Q Hitch 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # QH34FR separately since we don't have a kit that includes both. If you don't need the full 25,000 lb capacity I would consider the rail mounted B&W Companion # BW52AR instead.
What kind of 5th wheel do you have?
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Q Hitch 5th Wheel Hitch with Custom Installation Kit - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- Q Hitch
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Robin H.
10/22/2025
Hey Mark, how did things go with the Reese custom install kit and the Q Hitch for your Ram 1500 Rebel? Your results could really help others working around the factory air suspension setup.