Parts Needed to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/27/2025
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Truck =2006 dodge ram 2500 mega-cab I want to pull a fithwheel and I want to run these parts by someone to make sure this is everything ill need to do such or if there is a better option. Part s= DM39XV DM8552016-71 C93MV HM42137 AL74000EZ PB25FV Thank you for all your help!
asked by: Clifton
Expert Reply:
Hey Clifton, everything you mentioned would be a really great towing setup for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed!
Demco fifth wheel hitch # DM39XV
Rail kit with custom brackets # DM8552016-71
Curt Brake Controller # C93MV
5th Wheel 7-way # HM42137
Air Bag Compressor Kit # AL74000EZ
Air Bag Kit # PB25FV
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Jameson C.
11/13/2025
Hey Clifton, how did your fifth-wheel towing setup turn out with your Ram 2500? That combination of the Demco hitch, Curt brake controller, and air bag system sounded solid. Your update could make it easier for others planning a similar build.