Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 1500 Short Bed
Question:
Compatibility for 2004 Fleetwood Prowler 24’ extreme edition with one tip out. This is all that is known about rv at this time. Hemi motor and 6.5’ bed. Air suspension.
asked by: Dean H
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Reese Select you were looking at is not going to work since you've got a 6-1/2 foot long bed and you will need a sliding hitch typically for this application. I recommend using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034, which will require a rail kit like the Demco Premier Above Bed Rail Kit # DM8552030-71. The Hijacker Autoslide is a great choice because it automatically engages the slider, which means that you won't need to get out of the truck each time you need to take a sharp turn while towing. This hitch has an 18000-lbs capacity, which should be more than enough for your 24 ft long Fleetwood Prowler 5th wheel, and it will be compatible with your air suspension system.
If you don't already have a 7 way connector in your truck bed, you might want to consider adding one to help make hooking up the trailer to the 7 way easier. For this you'll want to use the Curt # C56070, which will provide you with a plug that can be installed in the bed of your 2015 Ram 1500.
I've linked some review videos of this hitch and wiring for you to have a look at, as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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