Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram

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• Parts Needed for a 5th Wheel Hitch Swapover from a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 to a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500
  Yes, you can use the # RP58186 brackets and the # RP30035, universal installation kit to install your Reese 16k fifth-wheel hitch in your 2010 Dodge 2500 without overload springs. If you need hardware to install these kits you will need the Replacement Hardware Kit # 58164, and the parts bag for the 58186 brackets, item # 110452. The new truck, not having overload springs, could also use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit, item # RP50140, which requires much less drilling and...
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• 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation
  Yes, the Reese Semi-Custom fifth wheel rail kit part # RP30035-186 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed so it would work well for you. This will also work with your Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch that hopefully is a slider hitch since you have a short bed truck. Without a slider hitch you won't be able to make tight turns. Hopefully your hitch is the part # RP30051.
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• Reese Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Ram 3500 SRW
  You will not. The Reese Semi-Custom install kit for the 2012 Ram 3500 SRW would be part # RP30035-023. This kit includes everything included with the Reese # RP30035 universal kit plus the # RP58023 bracket used on the passenger side to the rear.
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Old Husky 5th Wheel Hitch and 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
  The good news is that your Husky 15K 5th wheel hitch will fit in industry standard above the bed rails. But there won't be a Valley kit that will fit because they are no longer in business. And the Husky hitch you have isn't the same as the Husky hitches that are available now. And finally, you can't mix brackets and rails from different manufacturers because they are not tested or rated together. So basically, all you will need is a new installation kit with industry standard above the...
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• Fifth Wheel Installation Kits for a 2012 Ram 2500 with an 8 ft Bed
  You can mount your 20K Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch in your new 2012 Ram 2500, but you will need new frame brackets. The frame brackets that are on your 2006 Ford F-250 will not fit on your new Ram 2500. There are two bracket kits available for your Ram 2500. For custom brackets, you can use part # RP50140. These brackets will fit trucks with or without overload springs, but it will not fit gas models with overload springs. If your truck is a gas model with overload springs, then you will...
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• Which Underbed 5th Wheel Rail System and Adapter to Install AirSafe 20K Hitch in 2009 Dodge Ram 2500
  You are correct that you will need an under-bed rail system and adapter to install an AirSafe 20K 5th wheel hitch in your 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab. You can use the Reese Under-bed Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30074, which is rated at 18,000 pounds. Hardware is included. I have included a video link for this part showing installation in a 2009 Ram. The under-bed rail adapter you can use is part # RP30156. I spoke to a representative at AirSafe and he confirmed that their...
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed and RBW Lil Rocker Hitch
  The RBW Lil Rocker fits in industry standard above the bed rails. We have several installation kits that will work and that also fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed. For a custom kit that will not require drilling into the truck frame you can use Curt kit # C16420-204 or Reese kit # RP50140-58. Or for a semi-custom kit that does require some frame drilling you can use Reese kit # RP30035-023 if the truck does not have overload springs or # RP30035-186 if the truck does have overload...
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• Frame Brackets and Hardware Needed to Install Reese # RP30051 5th Wheel Hitch on 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
  Since you have the hitch, the slider and the bed rails, you'll need new hardware and the frame mount brackets. Part # RP50140 will provide the frame brackets and the hardware to attach them to the frame. You'll also need the # RP58430 hardware kit to attach the bed rails to the frame brackets. Even if you still have the old hardware, I'd recommend replacing it because it's not meant to be torqued more than once. If you don't already have one, you can install a 7-way trailer connector...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
  There are several different kits for a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 but I recommend going with the semi-custom kit # RP30035-186. It will fit long and short beds and trucks with overload springs. It has an estimated 4 hour install time and requires less drilling than a universal kit. I have included a link to the installation instructions
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• Can a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2012 Ram 1500 be Used in a 2012 Ram 2500
  The 2012 Ram 2500 will take installation kit # RP30035-186 but the 1500 and earlier models do not take this same kit. They used similar kit # RP30035-386. So you will not be able to use all of the same brackets. You can reuse the rails and the L-brackets but you will need new hardware and new semi-custom brackets, # RP58186. For the hardware you will need # 58164.
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit Options for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Long Bed w/Pro Series Hitch
  You will need an installation kit to mount for Pro Series 5th wheel hitch. There are a few options to choose from for your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with 8 foot bed. The hitch will fit in Reese, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Curt, Husky, and Valley above the bed rails so compatibility will not be an issue. There are custom installation kits and universal kits. I almost always recommend a custom kit. They might cost a little more but they install in about have the time of a universal kit and require...
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• Will a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Work on a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 With a Short Bed
  There are several different gooseneck trailer hitches that can be used on the 2009 Dodge 2500 Pickup. The Remove-A-Ball Gooseneck, part # 6300-4435, and the Fold Down Gooseneck Series, part # 8339-4435, are very good systems that do not require drilling or bed removal and will fit all models of the Dodge truck. There is also an option to use standard fifth wheel rails and a gooseneck hitch mount, like gooseneck hitch # RP58079 and custom fifth-wheel rail kit # RP50140-58. If your truck...
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• Can Reese RP30035-186 Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit Be Used Along With B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch
  Unfortunately, the side plates of the bracketry that attaches the Turnover Ball Hitch to the truck frame will prevent the Reese # RP30035-186 fifth wheel mounting brackets from being installed. Your best bet for your 2006 Ram 2500 short bed would be to use the sliding B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch, part # BWRVK3400-5W with the existing standard pin box on your fifth wheel. Going this route would eliminate the need for the Sidewinder but still provide the necessary clearance between the...
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• Does the 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30047 Come with Rails and Brackets for a 2010 Dodge Ram Pickup
  The 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30047, does not come with rails and brackets. You will need an installation kit. You can use Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # RP30035-186. I have included instructions for this kit below. This kit will fit 2500 or 3500 series Dodge Rams with 6 or 8 foot beds. For a Dodge Ram 1500, use # RP30035-386.
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
  The closest thing we have to the Curt universal rail kit that you mentioned that fits your 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 is the semi custom Reese kit part # RP30035-186 which is essentially a universal rail kit with two custom brackets. I'd recommend a custom kit like the part # RP50140-58 though as this won't require frame drilling and will install much quicker as well.
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• 5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram
  We do have the 5th wheel base rails and installation kit that work with a Pro Series hitch, which mounts to industry standard above-bed rails. The install kit and rails are specific to your truck, and you didn't mention if your 2012 Dodge Ram was a 1500, 2500, or 3500 so I'll give you options for all of them. There are two types of installation kit, a custom kit and semi-custom. The custom kit is recommended because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. This...
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• Which Fifth Wheel Hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel Pickup with a Short Bed
  The custom install kit for the 1500 and 2500 model is actually the same. The 16K Fifth Wheel with Slider, part # RP30051 would work great. If your Ram is NOT equipped with the overload springs, use install kit # RP50140-58. If your truck does have the overload springs, use install kit # RP30035-186. As far as a brake controller goes, you cannot go wrong with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. Not only is the Prodigy our best selling brake controller, it is also very easy to use and...
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• Offset Needed to Provide Clearance When Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2006 3500 Dodge Mega Cab
  The Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter for B and W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches, item # 16310 is not available in an offset configuration. You have two options for converting your B and W gooseneck hitch to tow a fifth-wheel trailer. The first option is to use a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter like the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks, item # AM3139. The Ranch hitch is height adjustable and provides 8 extra inches of offset...
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit and Accessories Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
  The new Dodge you plan on getting would be an excellent choice to tow a 5th wheel trailer. For an installation kit on a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, you can use installation kit # RP30035-186. The hitch you have selected, # RP30928, is a good choice. The 20K capacity will handle either trailer you mentioned and you will have enough capacity should you decide to upgrade to something heavier in the future. For a lube plate, you can use # RP83001. For in-bed wiring to connect the 5th wheel trailers...
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• Should I Build my Boat Trailer as a Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Trailer
  Some people prefer the fifth wheel hitch over the goose neck as it spreads the weight out in the bed of your truck a little more than the gooseneck does. To determine if your truck could handle towing your boat and trailer I would recommend consulting the owners manual of your 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. If you have a 6.5' bed then I recommend a slider like the # C16541 to increase your turning clearance for tight turns. It would also be easier to hitch up to a fifth wheel hitch because its...
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for 16K Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500
  You can use Universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035-186 for a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Series with 6 foot and 8 foot beds. The slider and hitch will fit in the rails with this installation kit. I have included a link to the installation details for this kit below. The Reese Quick-Install custom installation kit for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, item # RP50140-58, will also work if the truck you purchase does not have the gas engine and overload springs. This kit installs in half...
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• How to Determine if a 2003 Dodge Ram has Overload Springs
  I spoke with a local Dodge technician and he told me that you would have to have the VIN number ran by the dealer to determine if your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 has overload springs. Apparently what they do is run the VIN and pull up the options. However, if overload springs were installed by anyone other than the dealer, they would not have record. We did some further research and found a more definitive answer after talking with Cequent. On the 2500 and 3500 series Dodge Ram, there will be...
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• Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for a 2003 Ram 2500 and a Husky Slider 5th Wheel Hitch
  We do have a semi-custom base rail installation kit for your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 long bed, however, the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Install Kit, # RP30035-023, that you referenced will not fit in your truck. This kit was designed for newer model Ram 1500 trucks. Instead, you will want to install the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Install Kit, # RP30035-023, if your truck has overload springs, or # RP30035-186 if your truck does not have the overload springs. The base rails that are...
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• Will Reese Fifth Wheel Components for a 2003 Ram 2500 Fit a 2010 Ram 2500
  The fifth wheel and bed rails are universal, so they will fit any truck. The frame brackets are vehicle specific and can vary from year to year. In your case, the Reese frame brackets are the same for both years. Both the 2010 Ram 2500 and 2003 Ram 2500 short bed trucks use the universal bracket kit, part # RP30035-186. For a custom install kit that requires less drilling and install time, you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer...
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