Fifth Wheel Rail Sliding Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram 1500 with Air Suspension 5-1/2 ft bed
Question:
Can a 2017 dodge ram 1500 pick up with air suspension have a fifth wheel hitch fitted. It has a 5 ft 7 in bed. If so which one please.
asked by: Melvyn B
Expert Reply:
We do have a custom fit fifth wheel rail kit that does fit the 2017 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed and air suspension. For that you would want the part # RP50142-58 which is a confirmed fit.
The only hitch that's going to slide far enough to give you turning clearance is the Demco 13k hitch part # DM8550040 which will give you 22-1/2 inches of clearance.
Or you can go with a Sidwinder pin box and a stationary hitch like the part # RP30867.
You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have now in order to pick out the correct one.
There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM pin box of the trailer that will list the pin box number that is on the trailer.
Once you figure out which pin box you have you can check the FAQ I attached that has a chart that shows the correct Sidewinder to get based on which pin box you have.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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