Should You Use a Fixed or Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2022 Ram 2500 Short Bed w/ Prep Package
Question:
I have a 2022 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed with pucks. Am I better off with a sliding hitch or a fixed hitch?
asked by: Neil
Expert Reply:
Since you have the 6-1/2' bed on your 2022 Ram 2500 with prep package, you will want some sort of pivot point to allow you the proper turning clearance. This can be either a sliding hitch or a rotating pin box.
If you already have a rotating pin box on your trailer, then you can use a fixed hitch like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600.
If you do not have a rotating pin box on your trailer then you would want to use a sliding hitch like the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670.
Both of these hitches are sourced and made in the USA. They will both provided you with a hitch that has 1" thick dual jaws that provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact, 3 height settings to fit your application and will drop into your factory puck system without the need for an adapter.
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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