2018 Ram 2500 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit Recommendation
Question:
Have 2018 Ram 2500 looking for fifth wheel install kit, all your kits say they don’t fit that truck what kit am I looking for
asked by: Jeff M
Expert Reply:
Thanks for reaching out, Jeff!
For standard base rails you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16427-204 for your 2018 Ram 2500. This is a custom kit so you won't need to drill into the frame of your truck for the installation.
Then for a 5th wheel hitch I recommend checking out the Curt A25 Slider # C35DR for a short bed or Fixed # C86BV for a long bed. I really like the A series hitches because they have interlocking jaws and a fully articulating torsion head so give you a really comfortable towing experience. The 25,000 towing capacity is nice too since it just increases how many 5th wheel trailers the hitch is compatible with.
I've attached some review and installation videos for your reference!
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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