5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500/3500 with Factory Prep Package

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Looking to buy 5th wheel hitch I am a little confused about weight differences I have 14 dodge with factory prep will be towing 10000 pound trailer. I would like to be able to remove hitch without help. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

asked by: Mark S

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For a 5th wheel trailer hitch that will fit directly into the factory prep package on your 2014 Dodge Ram, you have a few options. You can use B&W hitch # BWRVK3600. It is rated for 25,000 pounds so it can handle your 10K trailer without issues.

One person can remove the hitch. You will need to first remove the head from the base and then remove the base. The whole hitch would be too heavy for one person. Unless that one person is Magnús Ver Magnusson. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.

Another option is Reese hitch # RP30918. It is rated for 20,000 pounds, still more than enough for your trailer. Again you would want to first remove the head and then the base since the whole hitch would be very heavy. I have linked a video on this hitch as well.

Next, you have some options from Curt:

16K, # C16520-16021
20K, # C16530-16021
24K, # C16545-16021

Again you are looking at removing the head first then the base. If your truck is a short bed then you may also need to use a Sidewinder replacement pin box on the trailer to be able to make tight turns without the trailer colliding with the truck cab. (Warning, Sidewinders cannot be used on the Curt hitches.)

A Sidewinder replaces the pin box on the trailer and moves the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches for greater clearance when turning. There are Sidewinders only for certain pin boxes so I have included a link to our Sidewinder help article. There is a chart at the bottom of that help article that shows which Sidewinders fit a given pin box(es). The pin box manufacturer and model number should be on a plate or sticker on the pin box.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 2

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 7

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 8

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 9

There is a way to to a fifth wheel trailer with your 2020 Ram 2500 that has the Ramboxes but you have to install a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer so that the pivot point is raised up high enough that there isn't interference between the pin…

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Answer 10

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 11

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 12

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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