Using Curt CrossWing in 2018 Ram 2500 With Standard Bed Rails
Question:
I have an existing Demco hitch and the standard rails bolted into the bed of my 2018 Ram 2500 that keys me take it in and out. It seems like I would have to remove these rails and get new rails drilled and bolted in? If so, what parts or customization would I need? Lugging my existing hitch is getting old along with me and if I can light weight removing it as needed, I would love to know what I need to go about that.
asked by: Mike P
Expert Reply:
So it sounds like you already have 5th wheel rails in your 2018 Ram 2500, and while there's an easier way to use the CrossWing, since you asked specifically about the gooseneck-to-fifth wheel CrossWing # C92DR what you would need to do is remove your 5th wheel rails and install the Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C60614.
That said, I'd forgo that and instead just use the CrossWing that installs directly on 5th wheel rails:
- Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR
The # C86JR will fit your standard base rails and is actually a bit lighter than the gooseneck adapter version (60 lbs vs. 70 lbs) so it'll be easier to handle.
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Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ram 2500 - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- 16-3/8 - 20-3/8 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- 16-3/8 - 20-3/8 Inch Tall
- CURT
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