5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Rail Placement in a 1999 Dodge Ram Long Bed

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Measurement in inches where to mount the rails in an eight foot truck bed.

asked by: Phil P

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It depends on the truck. For example on a 1999 Dodge Ram long bed measure from the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tailgate) forward 28-7/16 inches. That is where the back edge of the rear rail would be. Then you would use the hitch to locate the front rail. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you for kit # RP30035.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

When the hitch is properly installed the king pin will be approximately 2 inches forward of the axle center. In order to find the right location for you to mount your 5th wheel hitch, you will need to have the rear of the base rail 28-7/16 inches…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my Curt representative, who tells me that either Grade 8 or Grade 5 half-inch bolts are acceptable. In the past, they provided Grade 5 with their install kits, but recently changed to Grade 8. It doesn't matter which of the two bolts…

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Since you have the universal brackets you will need to drill into the frame of your truck. I've attached the installation details for the Husky universal brackets #HT31563 for you. On page 7, it states to use the adapter kit #HT30665 for Dodge…

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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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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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 10

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 11

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Rail Placement in a 1999 Dodge Ram Long Bed

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