Pin Weight Concerns on 2021 Ram 2500 HD with Cummins Diesel Towing 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have just acquired separately a 2500 Ram HD with Cummins diesel and a Fuel 335 Toy Hauler. Dry weight of travel trailer is 13,195lbs while GVWR is 17,000lbs. RAM confirms that works in both cases. Truck payload is 2,103lbs. I noticed that you specify that payload and pin weight are not the same. Please explain the difference between the two. The travel trailers stated pin weight is 3,420lbs. I plan to put my fifth wheel hitch slightly ahead of the rear axle. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that puts more equal weight on both axles. I also plan to haul a 700lb golf cart in the toy hauler which should mitigate some of the forward weight. Will this be a safe combination, and if not is there anything further I can do to mitigate this concern?

asked by: Chris R

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You won't have any issues with this setup. The payload capacity of the truck refers to the capacity of the aluminum truck bed where the pin-weight capacity refers to the amount of additional weight the axles and frame can support. With the hitch positioned slightly in front of the rear axle, it will ensure that the weight is properly distributed across the axles on the truck and trailer. There isn't a way to increase the capacities of your vehicle or trailer, but your Ram 2500 is equipped to handle this trailer.

If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch for your Ram and have the OEM pucks, then I recommend using the B&W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3600, which is known for it's durability and reliability over time. The Companion is made in the USA and a 25,000-lbs capacity, so it's well equipped for any 5th wheel trailer your truck can handle.

I've linked a review video of this hitch for you to check out; if you have a short bed and need a sliding hitch, or don't have the puck package then you'd need a different hitch. Just let me know if you've got a truck with a different setup and I'm happy to help you locate a hitch that will work for you.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

For your Reese Elite system in your 2015 Chevy 3500 Dually it sounds like you have #RP30158-68. If that is what you have, then you will use the one of the following: -B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, and Nissan Titan Underbed Gooseneck…

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Answer 2

To get the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K #C86JR to be compatible with your Ford puck system you'll just need the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch #C88KR. This adapter is very lightweight and easily drops into the…

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Answer 3

In regards to fifth-wheel hitches, there are a number of jaw types. A slide bar jaw is found on the less expensive hitches, such as the Pro Series #PS30129. This type of jaw is a secure one for your trailer but you will notice some king pin noise and…

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Answer 4

Since you have a Lippert Rhino, the correct Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for a your Forest River Vengeance Rogue 371 is part #GY98GR.

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Answer 5

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1308 is for select Ram models/years with a gas engine while the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWGNRK1313…

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Answer 6

The Curt Crosswing fifth wheel hitch part #C92DR does offer an offset built into it of 9 inches to help with turning clearance for short bed truck...BUT most modern fifth wheel trailers have tapered noses which are designed for short bed clearance so…

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The cone that you see in the picture you attached of the Curt Crosswing part #C86JR is there to help align it with the rest of the hitch when you back the vehicle up into it and lower it down with the jacks. This ensures it is completely seated and…

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Answer 8

Yep it sure will; your Reese 5th wheel hitch fits industry-standard base rails, which is exactly what is required to use the CrossWing, which is the following part number: - Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C86JR The CrossWing…

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Answer 9

It won't interfere with the function, but you'll have to do a bit of measuring of the bed height to determine if you'll be able to close the tonneau cover on your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with the Adapter Rails #C88KR and Curt CrossWing…

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Answer 10

The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2018 Ram 3500 that is equipped with the factory puck system is the B&W OEM Companion #BWRVK3600. This an excellent hitch that features 1 inch thick dual jaws to provide 360-degree contact with the trailer's…

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Answer 11

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #BWRVK3600 weighs 219 lbs with shipping materials and 213 lbs when unboxed and ready for use. This can be installed in two parts with the base weighing 138…

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Answer 12

I took a look at the installation instructions for the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part #BWRVK3500-5W. Per the instructions in the Helpful Tips section, they do list the areas of the hitch that need to be lubricated to assure good…

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