How To Get Additional Turning Clearance On 2011 Ram Short Bed Towing 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
I have the Anderson ultimate offset fifth wheel hitch but would like more clearance. Would the reese goose box with a 5in offset ball. be more clearance for my ram 11 6.4 short bed truck
asked by: Jammie
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you currently have the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs # AM3200 in your 2011 Ram short bed, which gives about 3-4" of offset. If this is the case then going with the Reese Goose Box with a 5" offset ball will only give you 1-2" of clearance. This is a pretty negligible difference in cab to trailer clearance.
To get additional turning clearance your best bet will be going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3270. This hitch will fit the same rails as the # AM3200 but will give you 12" of clearance when turning.
Typically on a short bed truck like yours a slider hitch is recommended for the additional cab to trailer clearance.
I included a video of the # BWRVK3270 for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Fabex 600
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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