Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendations for 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Short Bed
Question:
Hello can i put a Curt with slider in my 2013 dodge 1500 crew cab 6 foot box
asked by: Remi T
Expert Reply:
Your best bet for installing a fifth wheel hitch in your 2013 Dodge Ram Crew Cab would be to use the above bed rails offered with the # RP30035-386 install kit. For a hitch, I recommend the # C16541 Curt A20 Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch. The slider will give you 12' of travel, and the fifth wheel head assembly is a very similar design as what's used on the Elite hitch.
Reese doesn't offer an under-bed rail kit that's compatible with your truck. The # RP30074 is compatible with the 2013 2500 series Ram, but not the 1500 series.
To install an in-bed 7-way trailer connector, use part # 41157.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram 1500
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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