Where Should A Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Mount In The Bed Of A 2021 Ram 1500 With A 6.5' Bed
Question:
I have a 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab with 6.5 box. My 5th wheel has a hitch weight of 1450 lbs. Where should my Curt hitch be placed in relation to the truck axle !
asked by: Gary G
Expert Reply:
Hey Gary,
To install a Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your 2021 Ram 1500 with a 6.5' bed you'll first need some base rails. For this I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16307-204. These will place the first base rail 28 7/8" from the tailgate end of the bed so that the jaws of the hitch sit over the axle to properly handle the weight of the trailer.
Since you have a 6-1/2' bed I highly recommend going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch to give yourself the option for more turning clearance during tight turns. For this I recommend the Curt A16 # C16521. This hitch has 12" of travel to help prevent the nose of your trailer from contacting the cab of the Ram when making tight turns.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
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