Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Custom Installation Kit for 2019 Ram 2500 That Leaves the Bed Clear

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I have a 2019 Ram 2500 diesel and it does not have the factory puck system for a in 5th wheel hitch. I love the concept, so I definitely would have gotten this option but I bought it used, so now Im exploring my options for a 5th wheel hitch. I dont like the idea of having rails bolted to the floor of my bed when the hitch is removed, so Im wondering what would be involved in installing the puck system, even though it wasnt installed from the factory? There are flat spots in the bed where the pucks would go, but surely it cant be as easy as drilling holes...

asked by: Mark

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I have a solution for you, but the Reese Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit # RP30074 is not a fit for your 2019 Ram 2500 and there is not an aftermarket puck system available at this point in time for your truck. The best solution to tow a 5th wheel trailer and still have a clean truck bed when not in use is the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1320-5W. This underbed kit provides you with a heavy duty B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch that can be used to mount either the # BWRVK3400-5W (slider base for 6-1/2 foot beds) or the # BWRVK3500-5W (for 8 foot beds) to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2019 Ram 2500. As mentioned, using this B&W kit will provide you with the clear truck bed that you're seeking when not towing a 5th wheel trailer.

The B&W Companion hitches are arguably the best 5th wheel hitch on the market in terms of quality and durability. The Companion has a sturdy 1" thick, dual locking jaw which provides 360 degrees of jaw to kingpin contact for better security and less rattle than a slide bar jaw. The head on the Companion hitch has a fully articulating head that makes hookup easier and helps to limit chucking, since it pivots front-to-back and side-to-side.

I've linked some informational videos to this answer for you to have a look at as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

In order to install any 5th wheel hitch kit in the bed of your 2020 Ram 2500 the bed rug would have to be temperately removed. All hardware and brackets have to mount to the bed itself. Once the kit is installed the mat can be reinstalled and flaps…

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Answer 2

I attached a link to an install video that shows how the part #C16427 installs. The part number in the video is the kit that includes the rails part #C16427-104. The spacer configuration really depends on each bed. Since the corrugation will be…

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Answer 3

I have a different option for you, but the Rear View Safety Female Power Cord #RVS-RCA-P you were looking at is designed for RVS or other brand monitor that gets power through a RCA cable and will not work with a Furrion Vision S Camera as they are…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 9

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 10

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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The Head Unit and R16 Roller Adapter #C16515 is more of an entry level fifth wheel head designed for a lower price point, whereas the A16 part #C16520 is a bit nicer with it's 2 piece jaw system that will provide better king pin contact which…

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