5th Wheel Installation Kit for Husky Slider Hitch and 1998 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
I am looking for a no drill solution for mounting my Husky Easy Roller 16k 5th wheel hitch to my 98 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab diesel standard bed. Lacking a no drill solution, is there one that requires a minimal amount of drilling in the frame?
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
Drilling into the frame of your 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 is going to be required no matter which 5th wheel installation kit you choose. They all basically use L-brackets to attach to the frame so there isn't one that is going to be more or less easy than the others.
That is why I would go with the tired and true Reese universal installation kit # RP30035. I have linked a video showing an example installation on a 2002 Ram so you can see the process. Installation will be similar on your truck. I have also linked the instructions for you.
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Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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