Does 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed Need Slider 5th Wheel Hitch to Tow Keystone Cougar 24RDS
Question:
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 short bed. I am buying a Keystone Cougar 24RDS with a Road Armor Pin Box. Do I need a sliding hitch??
asked by: Mark J
Helpful Expert Reply:
You would not need a slider hitch because your Keystone Cougar 24RDS has an extended pin box as well as a tapered nose to the body of the trailer and the short bed of your 2018 Ram 2500 is on the longer side as it measures 6-1/2 feet. So based on that you could get away without needing a slider hitch and could use a fixed hitch like the Reese # RP46FR that you referenced or the # RP30047 which is still available.
Now for a rail kit that works with that hitch and is custom fit for your 2018 Ram 2500 you'd want the B and W kit part # BWRVK2602 and you'd be set.
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs
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- Above Bed Rails
- 6750 lbs Vertical Load
- 27000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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