Can A PullRite Sliding Hitch Be Used Instead Of A Sidewinder Pin Box For Ram With Ramboxes

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Can I use a pullrite glider 5th wheel hitch in sted of a sidewinder pinbox reason I already have a pullrite glider thinking about ram 2020 with ramboxs

asked by: Thomas B

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PullRite sliding hitches have heads that turn as they slide back which would allow the pin box to turn and make contact with your Ramboxes. Unfortunately Ramboxes limit your options to just a fixed hitch and a rotating pin box. Since you're going to be using a rotating pin box you'll need four points of contact with the truck, which means you'll need to either have an in-bed puck system or base rail kit. Once you know if the truck has an in-bed puck system or if you'll need base rails I'd be happy to find a compatible rail kit for you.

As for the pin box you'll need to determine the bolt pattern in order to find a compatible rotating replacement. There is typically a sticker that lists a serial number and RPO number that we can use to determine the bolt pattern. If you no longer have this sticker then you can use the attached help article below to measure for the bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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David

9/11/2024

kevin I have a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with Ramboxes. Buying a New Keystone Cougar 5th wheel with Lippert Road Armor Trailair hitch. My truck does "NOT" have factory puck . What hitch combination can I install that is the easyest way to have a clean, smoth bed when Im not camping ? I am willing to change out the Road Armor and change over to Goose system with turn-over ball. Help ? ? David 678-300-2222

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Kevin C.

9/11/2024

@David Ram boxes would unfortunately prevent you from being able to use the Reese Goose box or any other fixed pin box because they would end up smacking into the Ram boxes when you turn. You would instead need a rotating pin box to move the pivot point up to the trailer. To find the right rotating pin box for your trailer I would need to know the RPO # which would be listed on a white sticker somewhere on the pin box.

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David

9/12/2024

@KevinC I have been told to replace my current camper with the Reese Sidewinder. I'm good with that. I will get you the # off the white sticker on the unit. Is there a "Goose Sidewinder" Now for my truck bed! What can I put in the bed, that will work with the Sidewinder to reduce the amount of "time and effort" it takes to have a smooth clear bed when I'm not pulling the RV. Thanks David

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Kevin C.

9/13/2024

@David Unfortunately there is not a gooseneck version for rotating pin boxes to keep a clear bed when not towing. Rotating pin boxes require that the 5th wheel hitch makes 4 points of contact to handle the strain of forcing the pivot point back to the trailer. For example, the Companion uses a gooseneck style tube to mount to the bed and even though it can handle the same amount of weight the twisting force on the shank from a rotating pin box will break it. This means you would have to either install base rails and live with them being in the bed all the time or you can swap out the Ram box bed for a standard bed and then your options would open right up. One of my coworkers actually just did this to his 2016 Ram because the Ram boxes were preventing him from using different accessories that mount to the bed and he wanted to get a camper shell installed. If swapping out the bed isn't an option then you'll need to install base rails like the B&W # BWRVK2602 and go with a fixed hitch like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 along with a wedge kit # SWW-06 to lock the pin box in.

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Answer 1

There is a way to to a fifth wheel trailer with your 2020 Ram 2500 that has the Ramboxes but you have to install a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer so that the pivot point is raised up high enough that there isn't interference between the…

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Answer 2

The problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able…

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Answer 3

The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #C16046 will work well with the Roto-Flex pin box. The combination will be a good match for you and this hitch with the specific connection to the factory prep package pucks will make…

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Answer 4

That is correct, your Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16245 is not compatible with Rota-Flex pin boxes like the Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328330. This is due to the pivoting system in the pin box and the pivoting system in the hitch…

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Answer 5

The bed rails of the RamBox trucks are much narrower than standard truck bed rails so the only solution is to install a Sidewinder like #RP34FR on the trailer and use a fixed fifth wheel hitch in the bed of the truck. This setup raises the pivot…

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Answer 6

Yes, it is possible to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a 2017 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes. However, because of the of the RamBox feature not all 5th wheel products are compatible. In my opinion, I personally would not get the RamBox feature.The boxes will…

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Answer 7

I checked with B&W and yes, the gooseneck hitch #BWGNRK1320 does work with RamBox models of the 2020 Ram 2500. You do want to be careful of clearance issues with the trailer and bed rails though since the bed isn't as wide. That's more of…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can install a gooseneck hitch on your 2020 Ram 2500 with the RamBox without issue as there won't be interference. For your 2020 Ram 2500, the best gooseneck is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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