5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for 2014 Ram 2500 Short Bed and Sidewinder for Leland 7910  

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First, when all is said and down you will need to have at least 5 or 6 inches from the tops of the bed sides to the bottom of the trailer overhang. It sounds like there is plenty of adjustment for height so that shouldn't be a concern.

A Sidewinder will be able to adjust vertically like the OEM pin box and the hitch you choose will also be height adjustable. For a Leland 7910 pin box Sidewinder # ST400-5AS16K is correct. It is rated for 16,000 pounds.

On any hitch you have the potential for high-hitching. The way to avoid that happening is to have the skid plate of the pin box slightly lower than the hitch head skid plate so that the trailer essentially ramps up into the hitch.

For a 5th wheel hitch you will first need an installation kit. I recommend custom installation kit # C16427-204 because you will not have to drill into the truck frame to install it. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

For a hitch that will fit the installation kit and has a capacity high enough to match the Sidewinder at a good price I recommend Reese hitch # RP30928. It has a 4-way pivoting head and dual jaw design. Unfortunately we do not currently carry Husky branded hitches at this time so I would stick with the Reese 20k hitch.

expert reply by: Michael H

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