Fifth Wheel Hitch and Install Kit Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 1500

Helpful Expert Reply:

From the research I did it looks like the 2014 Ram 1500 has a towing capacity range of 4,500 lbs all the way up to 8,500 lbs. You will want to check your vehicle owners manual to determine exactly what your capacity is. I would imagine yours is on the higher end of 8,500 lbs based on the options you listed.

For a fifth wheel install kit you would want a custom install kit like the part # RP50142-58 that would install in about half the time as a universal kit and would minimize drilling.

If you have an 8 foot bed you could use a stationary hitch like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047. But if you have a short bed truck you would need a slider hitch like the part # RP30075 so that you could make sharp turns without cab interference.

helpful expert reply by: Jameson C

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