What is 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2018 Ram 2500 with Factory Rail Kit
Question:
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with towing package and am wanting to know what the towing capacity is.
asked by: Peter
Expert Reply:
The tow capacity for a 2018 Ram 2500 is between 9,910 to 12,830 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Since you have the factory rail kit in the bed of your truck fitting a hitch to your truck is very easy. If you have a short bed you'd want the slider B and W Companion Hitch part # BWRVK3670 which has more than enough capacity and is considered by nearly all fifth wheelers to be the best option.
If you have a long bed truck instead you'd need the fixed version of this hitch part # BWRVK3600. Slider hitches are designed to give short bed trucks the needed clearance to make tight turns. Long bed trucks do no need that additional clearance.
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Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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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
more information >
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