Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch Frame Bracket/Bed Rail Kit for 2015 Ram 3500 Short Bed

Question:

I am looking for a rail kit for my 2015 3500 RAM short bed. How much do you have them for and do they come with instructions to install? Thanks

asked by: Myeron

Expert Reply:

Assuming your hitch is compatible with industry standard bed rails, we have several different choices of install bracketry/bed rails.

Curt provides a reasonably priced custom bracket kit that doesn't require drilling into the truck frame, part # C16430-204. You'll need to drill down through the truck bed to connect the bed rails to the frame brackets, but the fact that you won't need to drill into the truck frame will save about 2 hours of the install for you. You can see the installation instructions by clicking the link I've provided. According to Reese, their # RP30035 kit isn't compatible with your truck.

Because you have a short bed truck, be sure to use a sliding hitch or a Sidewinder to ensure you have plenty of clearance between the front of the fifth wheel and the rear of the truck cab.

To install a 7-way connector in the truck bed, I'd recommend part # 41157. I've linked you to an install video for the 41157 wiring harness as well as to installation instructions for the # C16430-204 bracket/rail kit.