Recommendation on a Direct Fit Slider Hitch for a 2014 Ram 2500 w/ Factory Puck System
Question:
I have a 2014 RAM2500 with factory puck system. It is a shortbed so I need a sliding hitch. I found the above bed rail system adapter than mounts to the 4 pucks and them bolt a hitch to that. However, Im looking for a direct mount hitch that bypasses the need for above bed rails? What part number would that be? Thanks
asked by: Ken H
Expert Reply:
I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3670. This B&W hitch is designed to fit the OEM Ram puck system and does not need to use the 5th wheel rail adapter.
The B&W Companion has a gross towing weight rating of 20K. This hitch slider will give you 12 inched of travel from front to back. The 1 inch thick dual jaws will provide 360-degree jaw-to-king pin contact. The dual jaw design will provide for less rattle that is heard in typical single jaw 5th wheel designs.
I also recommend using the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness, # 41157. This wiring harness will allow you to mount a trailer connection in the bed of the truck which will make the 5th wheel trailer to truck connection closer and hassle-free hookup. This harness will plug in line with the factory 7-way connector.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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