Recommended Cost-Effective 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2003 Dodge Ram
Question:
I bought a 2006 keystone everest. Dont have a clue what hitch to buy for my 2003 dodge Cummings diseal. $ tight and wont be pulling it very much. So cheaper the better as long as it wont get away from me.
asked by: JON E
Expert Reply:
For your application I recommend using the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2600 which gives you a way to install your 5th wheel hitch in your 2003 Dodge Ram pickup.
Then for the actual hitch I recommend the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 sliding hitch if you have a short bed but then you can use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 if you have a long bed.
The sliding feature on the Patriot ensures your 5th wheel doesn't hit your cab when making tight turns but the E16 is a very basic 5th wheel hitch that won't be a comfortable a towing experience as the Patriot but it will get the job done.
One other thing to keep in mind as a future upgrade is an in-bed 7-Way like part # HM42137. This makes it easier to connect the wiring from your trailer to your truck.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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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
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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