Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Short Bed
Question:
I have a 2013 RAM 1500 with the short bed, I believe its 57.... Do you have a above bed gooseneck hitch? Ive never had a gooseneck or 5th wheel so any additional insight would be helpful. My plan is to get a gooseneck dump trailer for the skid steer and haul rock.. Thanks.
asked by: Cory D
Expert Reply:
If you have the really short bed then there are no gooseneck trailer hitches that are going to fit. But if you have the 6 foot bed there are some options. I like the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose, # 9464-46. But the general applications for gooseneck hitches for the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 exclude models with the Crew Cab.
The hitches come with the proper installation kit. You may also be interested in added in-bed wiring using # 41157.
On a short bed truck, you can run into clearance issues when making tight turns. But with a gooseneck trailer that is pointed at the front rather than wide at the front (like a 5th wheel trailer) turning should not be an issue.
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
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Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Kit - Dodge Ram 1500
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Above the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
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