Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Ram 2500 6 Foot Bed With Factory Tool Boxes  

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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. If you give me the brand and model number on your pin box, I can recommend a Sidewinder that will fit your trailer.

For your 2015 Ram 2500 with Rambox, I'd recommend the Reese 22K # RP30033 which has a dual jaw and comes with the wiring harness. This hitch is compatible with the Reese Sidewinder that is a specific replacement for your trailer's pin box. The rail kit you'll need is the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # RP56009-53.

If you choose a different hitch option, you may also be interested in a 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug, # 50-97-410 which comes with the hitch I recommended. This would put a 7-Way in the bed of your truck for easy connection.

expert reply by: Jason S

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