5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Brackets for 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
Question:
Hi jacker hitch double pivot purchased in 2007. Need mounting rail kit, what do I need to have for a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup 1/2 ton short bed 6.5’ , it came out of a 2010 Ford F-250 shot bed truck also, purchase hitch only no rails.
asked by: Tony A
Expert Reply:
So long as your 5th wheel hitch installs on industry-standard above-bed base rails, there is an option for 5th wheel base rails and installation kits that fits your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. What you need is the following
- Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram # RP30035-023
Additionally, for a 5th wheel wiring harness, so long as your 2004 Ram has the factory 7-way, you'll need the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug # HM42137.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Tow Package
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hopkins
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