Can 2013 Ram 2500 Longhorn Diesel Tow 19,000-lb GVWR 5th Wheel Trailer

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Hello Im looking for the best faith wheel hitch, that I can tow a 5th wheel rv with the 5th wheel Im looking at is a 2013 39 foot Jayco seismic the dry weight is 15,569 and the GVWR is 19,000 pounds do you have a 5th wheel hitch that would work for this and if so which one. Also I have a 2013 dodge longhorn diesel crew cab 2500 4x4. Is it powerful enough to pull this weight and also safe. Do you know the maximum I can 5th wheel tow. I believe I can trailer hitch tow 17,900 pounds per my book. But I dont know how much I can 5th wheel. Please e mail me back with prices of hitch and equipment I will need thank you very much for your time.

asked by: Jim

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According to the Ram Trucks website the 2013 Ram 2500 Longhorn crew cab with Cummins diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission has a maximum trailer weight capacity of 17,630-lbs. This covers your trailer's dry weight plus about another 2000-lbs, but it is still a good bit below your trailer's maximum GVWR of 19K.

We always suggest having a healthy safety margin for any towing, 5th wheel or bumper pull, so in your case you might want to consider a lighter trailer if you expect to need to load it up to its maximum GVWR.

For a 5th wheel hitch you will want to use one rated for 20K or 21K and all such items can be seen by clicking on the included link. Since your trailer is fairly long at 39-feet I suggest a slider hitch with the maximum available amount of slider travel. Demco offers 14-inches of slider travel in their hitches and you can choose from an above-bed rail system or a below-bed type. The Reese fixed hitch # RP30928 is not suitable for your short bed truck since it would not provide enough turning clearance.

For an above-bed install use hitch # DM8550035 and install kit # DM8552023-71. For a below-bed installation kit use hitch # DM8550037 and install kit # DM8551005. Videos for both hitches are linked for you.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

There is a 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2021 Ram 2500 with the factory 5th wheel prep package that is considered to be the best in the industry, which is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package…

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Answer 2

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 3

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 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

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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

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 10

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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Answer 11

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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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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