Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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• Industry Standard 5th Wheel Rail/Bracket Kit for Installing Husky Hitch on 2019 Ram 2500
  Husky doesn't offer a bracket/rail kit, but the great news is that your Husky hitch is compatible with industry standard bed rails, like those offered with install kits from Reese, Curt or Demco. I'd recommend using the Reese # RP56009-53 custom kit, which requires no drilling into the truck frame which shaves an hour or more off the installation time. If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in your truck bed, you can use # 50-97-410. I'll link to installation videos...
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• Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kits for 2014 Ram 2500
  For a Reese fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 2014 Ram 2500 you have two options. The kit part # RP50054-58 which has smaller rails but a more involved install or the outboard kit part # RP56009-53 which installs easier but the rails are a little taller and longer. I attached an install video for both kits for you to check out as well.
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• Complete Parts List for Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer with a 2015 Ram 2500 Long Bed
  It looks like you have everything you need. The P2 brake controller part # 90885 is a great controller that would work well for you. The correct install harness is the # 3024-P. The Reese # RP30047 and the custom install bracket kit part # RP56009-53 would work great as a fifth wheel towing setup as well. Custom install rail kits will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling. Then to also install a 7-way into the bed of your truck the part # 50-97-410...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ram 2500 6 ft Bed
  For a set of custom fifth wheel install rails confirmed to fit your 2015 Ram 2500 without the factory hitch prep package you would want the Reese Rails part # RP56009-53. These are a custom rail kit that will minimize drilling and cut install time in half when compared to universal rails. For a hitch you will want one with a slider so that you have clearance to make tight turns. The Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C16541 would be an excellent choice. I has one of the nicest jaw systems on...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Ram 2500 6 Foot Bed With Factory Tool Boxes
  For your 2015 Ram 2500 with the 6 ft bed and factory tool boxes, there is a limit to what you can do with 5th Wheel Hitches. The Rambox doesn't allow enough clearance for a regular sliding 5th wheel hitch and Pin Box, so what is recommended is to use a non-sliding hitch and a Reese Sidewinder which is a replacement for your 5th Wheel Trailer Pin Box. The Reese Sidewinder, like # RP61412 is pin box specific, and moves the pivot point of your trailer box 22 inches with the rotating turret....
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• Will the Reese Outboard Kit # RP56009-53 Fit on a 2016 Ram 2500 with the Curt # C60614 Gooseneck
  Thank you for the pictures! It looks like you have the Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C60614 installed on your 2016 Ram 2500. If this is the case then you can definitely install the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit # RP56009-53. I spoke with my contact at Cequent (who owns Reese and Draw-Tite) and he said that you can install the Draw-Tite # 9467 with the Outboard kit so it will fit with the Curt option. The only issue that I see you having is fitting 5th...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ram 2500
  The Pro Series 30093 hitch you have is compatible with industry standard fifth wheel rails. For a set of quick-install fifth wheel rails designed to fit your 2015 Ram 2500 without the factory rail kit you would want the part # RP56009-53. What's great about custom fit kits like this one is that they minimize drilling and cut install time in half when compared to universal kits.
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• Comparison of 5th Wheel Install Brackets for 2018 Ram 2500
  The # RP56009-53 kit does have longer 48 inch rails compared to the 43 inch rails with # RP50054-58 but this isn't what makes them easier to install. Part # RP56009-53 is an outboard kit. This means the brackets install on the outside of the frame rails making the mounting locations easier to access. With that being said, on this generation of Ram the standard # RP50054-58 brackets are mostly on the outside of the frame too so the difference isn't as dramatic as with some other trucks....
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• Recommended Sidewinder Pin Box And Hitch For A 2020 Ram 2500 With RamBox
  The LCI number 20201143161 you provided relates to a 1621 bolt pattern so the correct replacement is the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret - 16,000lbs Item # RP61422 for your pin box. As for the hitch you definitely can use the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000lbs # RP30047 if you want. There are other hitches you can use, you just need to have the correct wedge kit to lock the king pin in place. For the # RP30047 you'll need the 5th...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2017 Ram 2500 With RamBoxes
  For A 2017 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes you will have to use a rotating pin box to be able to tow a fifth wheel trailer. The 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder # 5AS16K does not come with a turret so you won't be able to attach this to your trailer without a turret with a corresponding bolt pattern. If you need help figuring out what pin box you currently have is then please send me in any numbers you see printed on it and some pictures and I can identify it for...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed for Use with B and W Patriot
  The great thing about the B and W Patriot slider hitch part # BWRVK3270 is that it's designed to fit industry standard fifth wheel rails. So either kit you mentioned will work. The B and W Custom install kit part # BWRVK2602 or the Reese kit part # RP56009-53. Both kits are confirmed fits for your 2017 Ram 2500 short bed without the factory rail kit.
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• Measurements for Installing 5th Wheel Base Rails in 2015 Ram 2500 6 Foot Bed
  The measurements needed to install 5th wheel base rails in the bed of your 2015 Ram 2500 with a 6 Foot Bed will be different depending on the manufacturer and model base rails. Manufacturers call for different types of installations and use different measurements. We offer custom-fit base rail installation kits for your 2015 Ram 2500 and the most popular manufacturers are Curt and Reese. Curt's installation instructions for the # C16427-204 kit call for the brackets to be installed and...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch And Rotating PinBox For 2018 Ram 2500 With RamBox
  The B and W 5th wheel hitch kits for your truck are sliding, and sliding hitches are not compatible with the RamBox on your 2018 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed. You will need to install a fixed 5th wheel hitch along with a rotating pinbox so that you can clear the bed rails. I would first install the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP56009-53 which fits your Ram 6-1/2' bed without the OEM prep package. This will give your bed the industry standard rails for most...
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• Outboard Or Inboard 5th Wheel Installation Kit 2014 Ram 2500
  An outboard 5th wheel installation kit will be much easier to install compared to an inboard 5th wheel installation kit. In most cases, the frame brackets used on an outboard kit will have mounting bolts that attach outside the frame rail. On inboard installation kits, the frame brackets have mounting bolts that will be on the inside of the frame rail. The longer base rails for the outboard kit are required because the mounting holes are outside the frame rail and not inside the frame rail...
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• Reese Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500 without Factory Rail Kit
  For your 2017 Ram 2500 without the factory rail kit the Reese fifth wheel bracket kit part # RP50054 that you referenced will fit your Reese rails. These are part of the inboard rail kit part # RP50054-58. You'd need new hardware for the rails to attach to the bracket kit as these bolts are one time use. For that you'd need part # RP58430. If instead you have the longer outboard rails you'd need the part # RP56009 which is a part of the # RP56009-53.
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• Outboard Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2019 Ram 2500
  Since you have the Outboard Reese fifth wheel rails the correct Reese fifth wheel bracket kit for them and your 2019 Ram 2500 would be the part # RP56009. With your rails and this bracket kit you'd essentially have the rail kit part # RP56009-53 which I attached an install video for.
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• Industry Standard 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  The Blue Ox Super Ride hitch BXR7200 installs in industry-standard above-bed base rails, like the Reese rails shown in the linked photo. These standard rails are offered by many brands but you can use any one since they share the same dimensions. I suggest a custom-fit kit that will save you time on the install and reduce the amount of drilling required. The lowest-cost options are the B&W Base Rail Kit # BWRVK2602 and the Curt Base Rail Kit # C16427-204. Both fit the 6-1/2-foot bed Ram...
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• Will the Reese Universal Outboard Base Rails Fit a 2018 Ram 2500 Mega Cab with RamBox
  Yes, the Reese Universal Outboard Base Rails part # RP30153 will fit a 2018 Ram 2500 Mega Cab with RamBox and Factory Air Ride Suspension. I called Reese to confirm this for you. Please note, you will need special brackets to use the outboards rails as well so if you don't already have these it will be best to just go with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails part # RP56009-53. The above kit does not require drilling into the frame and since they are outboard...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch Options For 2015 Ram 2500 Truck With Short Bed
  With the size of your new trailer I recommend a Sidewinder to replace the pin box. You can use the formula to calculate the distance you would get with a sliding fifth wheel hitch versus a Sidewinder, that will let you execute a 90 degree turn. The formula is (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab. (since you do not have a fifth wheel installed you can measure from about 1 or 2 inches in front of the center of the axle) B = Length of Sidewinder...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed and Trailer w/Revolution Pin Box
  Since the 5th wheel trailer has a Revolution pin box you will not need to spend the extra money on a slider hitch for your 2015 Ram 2500 short bed. The Revolution will move the pivot point of the trailer back far enough to where a slider is not required. You could install a slider hitch but it would have to stay locked in the towing position at all times. For an installation kit you have options for either custom or semi-custom kits. I strongly recommend a custom kit such as # C16427-204...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel for 2017 Ram 2500 With Ram Box
  You are correct in that with a Ram Box you are going to need to use a Sidewinder and that the Companion is not compatible with a Sidewinder. There are still great options available for your 2017 Ram 2500, and I highly recommend the Reese # RP30928. The Titan is compatible with a Sidewinder and offers a 1" offset for a bit of additional clearance. It has a forged, self-latching jaw for superior connection with your king pin. Additionally, hook-up is made easier with the hitch via a 4-way...
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• Availability of Bracket Kit for Installing Base Rails on a 2016 Ram 2500
  We do have just brackets for 5th wheel base rails that are compatible with your 2016 Ram 2500. To ensure that they work properly you will want to get brackets that are the same brand as your base rails. For example, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails Kit # RP56009-53 uses the Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit # RP50054, while other brands have slightly different mounting brackets. If you can let me know what brand your base rails are I can help you get the correct brackets, granted...
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• 2015 Ram Power Wagon 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendations
  If versatility to pull a variety of trailers, having access to the bed, and heavy-duty capacity are important, the B and W 20K Fifth Wheel # BWRVK3400-5W along with the Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W provide all three. The slide release will automatically latch in both directions so you will only need to get out of the truck once to get it into maneuvering position. Finally it also provides 12 inches of travel which addresses most camper to cab contact concerns with short...
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• Comparing The Reese 5th Wheel Custom Rail Kits # RP50054-58 And # RP56009-53
  There are two Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rail Kits for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2014 Ram 2500. The difference between the two is the length of rail and where the brackets meet the rail, not where they iinstall on your truck frame. The # RP56009-53 kit has 48 inch rails which will allow you more working room when installing over the # RP50054-58 which have rails 43 inches long. Both rail kits will be able to be installed and are functional with the...
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