5th Wheel Sliding Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Ram 3500 6-Foot Bed with Factory Rail Kit
Question:
Buying a 2015 Ram Mega Crew Cab with short box. only box it comes with Needing a auto slider for max weight 19500# TH. Pin weight empty is 3694, empty weight of TH is 15520. The truck has factory 5er/gooseneck package. Wanted to know what you carry for this set up. Thank you for your time.
asked by: Robert S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Nice truck! I hope you enjoy your road trips.
We do not offer any auto-slider 5th wheel hitches but we do have many standard sliding hitch options from Pro Series, Reese and B&W. Even better, since your truck has the factory prep package you have the option to use a fixed hitch like B&W # BWRVK3600 along with a Sidewinder replacement pin box. This hitch fits right into your factory pucks. This type of set-up provides much better turning clearance than any slider. This is the case because a Sidewinder will move the trailer's pivot point back by 22-inches, which is about double the clearance gained from using a typical slider hitch.
Sidewinders are selected based on your trailer's current pin box brand and part number, which you can find on a sticker on the side of the pin box. With that information in hand you can use the linked article to see compatible Sidewinders that will bolt on in place of your standard pin box. For example, if you currently have a Lippert 1621HD pin box you can use the Reese # RP34FR which is a direct bolt-on replacement. Note that the highest-capacity Sidewinders we offer are rated for 20K, not 19.5K.
If you do happen to choose the excellent B&W hitch you can use a custom wedge # RP74FR which holds the pin box steady at the hitch so its rear turret becomes the pivot point.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
more information >
Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: How to Choose Correct Arm Location for B&W Companion on 2020 Ford F-250 with Puck System
- Q&A: Is Valley Power Pull Glider Compatible With 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Prep Package and Ram Box
- Q&A: Which Wedge for Reese Sidewinder for Use with B and W Patriot Hitch
- Q&A: Compatibility of B&W Companion For OEM Prep/Puck Hitch With Reese Sidewinder In a 2021 Ford F-250
- Q&A: Is Chucking When Using a Standard 5th Wheel Hitch and Demco Adapter for Ford OEM Pucks Normal
- Q&A: Comparing The RP74FR And SWW-06 Wedge Kits For A B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: Does 2022 Ford F-350 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit Need Slider Hitch to Tow 2021 Van Leigh Pinecrest
- Shop: 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
- Shop: 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Select Series Fifth Wheels
- Shop: B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Shop: Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Furrion RV Stereo - Double DIN - HDMI, AUX/USB, Bluetooth, NFC, App Control - 160W - 2 Zone - 12V
- Search Results: sidewinder pin box
- Search Results: sww~06
- Shop: Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Search Results: sidewinder
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Search Results: b&w 5th wheel hitch
- Video: Choosing the Best Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: hitch
- Video: Manufacturer Review - Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: 25980ez
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
on Fifth Wheel Hitch
Bruce R.
5/27/2020
what fifth wheel hitch would you recommend for a 2015 ram 3500 6.4l hemi, crewcab, short box, single rear tire. 12000 pound trailer. think I need slider.