The tallest gooseneck ball for your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory prep package is the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA2062; you can see the difference in height between this and the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60618.
You will need more than 5 inches and if the height of the B&W does not allow you to tow with the proper clearance, or tow level, I strongly recommend switching to a 5th wheel hitch,... view full answer...
Towing capacities sometimes can be hard to figure out and it can seem like there is conflicting info but on your 2020 Ram 2500 the towing capacity is spelled out pretty easily as it can tow up to 25,000 lbs of trailer weight with a pin weight capacity of 3,750 lbs. Pay load capacity is a different number as it's basically the weight capacity of the truck bed whereas a trailer attaches to a hitch which attaches directly to the truck frame. The weight of the trailer you mentioned would easily... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and pulled Curt Stud Mount Lunette Ring # C48530 and took some measurements for you. Take a look at the photo which shows the dimensions of the Stud Mount Lunette Ring.
The dimensions are:
Mounting stud, Threaded portion = 2"
Nut requires a 3" wrench or socket
Diameter of shoulder at top of threads = 2-1/64"
Hole in center of Lunette = 3"
Diameter of Lunette Ring itself = 1-5/8" view full answer...
The B&W Companion Sliding Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Prep Package # BWRVK3670 weighs about 300 pounds when fully assembled.
The head, part # BWRVC3006, is about 70 pounds and the base, part # BWRVB3670, is about 230 pounds.
By the way, sooner or later you will have to load that. You might consider the Viking # 310-VMH001 Pickup Truck Crane. view full answer...
I went to Ram's site that allows you to check towing capacities and every version of your truck I looked up had a higher capacity than needed to tow a 13,255 lb fifth wheel trailer.
I attached two links to this page that have all of the fifth wheel hitch solutions we have for your truck as well. view full answer...
The # C16550 roller you mentioned isn't compatible with the A20 hitch. You'd want to use the # C16541 which combines the # C16140 hitch with a slider (a/k/a roller) unit. As that sits, the hitch is height adjustable from 17-1/2 inches up to 21-1/2 inches in height. Adding the # C16022 puck adapter would add 1-1/2 inches of height, making it adjustable from 19-23 inches in height above the floor of the truck bed.
The # C16022 is needed if your truck has the factory mounting pucks in the... view full answer...
The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670 weighes approximately 300lbs. The head # BWRVC3006 weighs roughly 70lbs and can removed by pulling the pin on both sides that lock it into the pivot arms. This will slightly lighten the load when moving the hitch around. The base # BWRVB3670 is going to make up the rest of that 300lbs so you'll definitely need some extra hands to safely move the hitch.
If you have an engine hoist you can use... view full answer...
The best gooseneck hitch for your 2023 Ram 2500 is going to be the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Hitch item # BWGNRK1320. This hitch is custom fit and includes all hardware necessary to complete installation on your truck. It has a massive 30,000 lbs capacity.
This underbed system allows you to store the 2-5/16" hitch ball upside down and inside your bed when you are not using it. This gives you full access to your bed when you're not towing. The locking handle is easily accessible... view full answer...
I believe you may have the gear ratio incorrect for your 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. I found the Ram truck towing guide for the 2016 trucks and the diesel versions of your truck have the 3.42 gear ratio and the 3.73 is for versions with the Hemi. So based on the other factors mentioned it looks like your capacity is 17,370 lbs total trailer weight.
So to use the Reese fifth wheel rail kit part # RP30928 that you referenced you just need a rail kit like the Reese Custom Rail Kit # RP50054-58... view full answer...
Yes, you can and it'll allow you to keep the one on your bumper. I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector item # C56070. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your 2024 Ram 2500 and makes hooking up to your gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.
I have attached a couple of pictures below along with an installation video to help you get this 7-way harness set up and show you what it looks like once installed. view full answer...
To flat tow your 2024 Ram 2500 you will need the following parts:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e84ZR
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-522204-5
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes
High Low Adapter... view full answer...
The heavy duty Firestone compressor can inflate tires but you would also need a tank. Firestone does make a remote filling station, # F2239, that has the tank, compressor, gauges, lines and other accessories. The Level Command kit # F2097 is not set up for tire inflation as it comes. view full answer...
Yes, there is. To add an Airlift system to your 2023 Ram 2500, you will want the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs item # AL57589. This system has a 7,500 lbs load leveling capacity. It is compatible with an in bed hitch and will work with all models of the 2023 Ram 2500 except ones with the factory air suspension system.
I have linked an installation video below.
To operate the airbags from inside the vehicle, I recommend using an air compressor kit like the Firestone Air... view full answer...
Yes, it does fit the diesel 2023 Ram 2500 trucks. Our website can be confusing sometimes when it comes to diesel engines but I assure you that the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch item # EH37FR fits both the diesel and gas models. This front mounted hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware.
I have attached a couple of pictures below along with an installation video so you can see what this front hitch looks like when installed. view full answer...
Weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) hitches like the Blue Ox Sway Pro # BXW1500 and others need to be tuned to the actual total tongue weight (TW) load of the truck/trailer system. The trailer's dry hitch weight spec from the manufacturer does not factor in the weight of full water and propane tanks, or of your loaded supplies and gear, all of which contribute to the total effective TW.
As you noted, cargo weight in the truck bed, if it is placed behind the rear axle, adds directly... view full answer...
I reached out to B&W, who told me the exact length of the handles on the base was 4.21 inches for the Companion OEM 5th wheel hitch that fits your Ram truck, which is the following part number:
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 view full answer...
We measured the length of the standoffs that come with the Jif Marine Telescoping Gunwale Hook Ladder # JIF53FR and they are 4-1/4 inches long. view full answer...
My recommendation for the best suspension enhancement on your 2021 Power Wagon, is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs item # AL88289. These air springs include custom fit brackets that bolt to your Ram's frame with included hardware. They have a 5,000 lbs load leveling capacity that will not affect your suspension's ability to flex when off-roading.
The reason these are the best option for towing and off-roading is because these air bags have internal jounce bumpers... view full answer...
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