Under-Bed 5th Wheel Kit Recommendation for a 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Long Bed  

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We have quite a few under-bed 5th wheel hitch options for your 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with the 8ft bed. I'll start by giving you my recommendations, but I've also attached a link to all of our under-bed options for you to check out.

I strongly recommend the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch, # BWGNRK1313 (for Diesel models only) or # BWGNRK1308 (for Gas models only) paired with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3500. This combination has everything you are looking for with a 20K weight capacity and the under-bed mount, but what really sets this apart is that the hitch can be easily separated into 2 pieces making removal and installation easy for 1 person. Most 5th wheel hitches are not easily disassembled and can be a real bear for one person to install and remove.

Also, unlike most under-bed systems, this combination uses a gooseneck hitch which only requires one 4 inch hole to be drilled into your bed rather than four 2-3 inch holes. You also have full use of the gooseneck hitch if you ever decide to tow a gooseneck trailer.

If you aren't interested in the gooseneck hitch route, then my next recommendation is the Reese M5 Series Kit which consists of the Custom Under-Bed Rail Kit, # RP30074, and the 20K M5 Series Hitch, # RP30921. This kit connects at 4 points in the truck bed and the same kit fits both Gas and Diesel models.

I've attached review videos of both hitches for you to check out and compare.

expert reply by: John H

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