Best Fifth Wheel Hitch to Fit Factory Rail Kit of 2020 Ram 2500 with OEM Rail Kit
Question:
I am buying a 2020 Ram 2500 that has the factory fifth wheel package, what's the best fifth wheel hitch that fits? I've heard B and W is good.
asked by: Herb
Expert Reply:
You have heard right! B and W does make what most consider to be the best fifth wheel hitches around so the fifth wheel hitch you want for your 2020 Ram 2500 is the Companion # BWRVK3600 for if you have a long bed truck and # BWRVK3670 for if you have a short bed truck and need a slider to give you the additional turning clearance needed. Since the distance between the cab and fifth wheel hitch is smaller on short bed trucks a slider hitch is needed to create more clearance here.
The reason people consider B and W Companion hitches to be the best is for a few reasons. Overall they are built to last so they are very reliable for a very long time, they are easy to use as the latches and mechanisms were well designed, the hitch easily breaks down into smaller sections which allows the weight to be spread out so you don't have to lift all of the hitch's weight every time you install or remove it, and the jaws of the hitch hold the king pin very tightly which gives a really smooth and quiet ride quality.
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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