Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ram 2500 w/ a Short Bed
Question:
I need a fifth wheel hitch for my short bed 2019 Ram 2500. What would you recommend? I do not have the pucks in the truck bed.
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
Due to the fact that the truck has the shorter bed, you'll want to go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch to provide enough clearance between the truck cab and the front of your fifth wheel.
I recommend the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch, part # C16541 as well as the # RP50054-58 installation kit. The Q20 features a fully articulating hitch head and a two piece jaw mechanism that holds the king pin very tightly, which provides good ride quality. The slider mechanism will give you 12" of travel.
For an automatically sliding hitch that wouldn't require you to exit the vehicle to slide the hitch rearward for low-speed maneuvering, The Demco Hijacker Autoslide in a 21K capacity as # DM8550035 or an 18K capacity as part # DM8550034 would be an excellent choice. The hitch would attach to above the bed rails, using the # DM8552025-71 rail kit.
My final recommendation is the Companion from B & W. The Companion offers a sliding fifth wheel hitch
# BWRVK3400-5W that would mount to the truck using their # BWGNRK1320-5W Turnover Ball Gooseneck hitch. This allows the hitch to be removed easily, leaving the truck bed completely unobstructed. You'll also have the towing flexibility provided by a gooseneck hitch, you'll be able to tow either type of trailer easily with the addition of the
# BWGNXA2062 gooseneck ball/ safety chain loops.
For a trailer connector in the truck bed, use part # C56000.
I've linked you to product description videos and installation videos for the products I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - 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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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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