Do I Need a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2024 Ram 2500 w/ a 6-1/2' Bed and the Puck System?
Question:
Do I need a sliding 5th wheel hitch on a 2024 Ram 2500 with the in bed puck system? It has the shorter 6-1/2' bed.
asked by: Samuel
Expert Reply:
Yes, you do. In order to have enough turning clearance to not bash in the back window of your new truck you will need a sliding hitch or a rotating pin box. The best hitch for your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVK3670.
The Companion Slider item # BWRVK3670 has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will give you 12" of travel for making tight turns and backing. The base has built in legs that will attach to your in bed pucks.
I really like the Companion because of its 1" thick dual jaws that give you a 360-degree jaw to kingpin contact. This system minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer. This not only provides a more secure connection but also a quieter more comfortable towing experience.
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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
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