Fifth Wheel Rail Install Kit Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 6 foot Bed
Question:
Hi there my wife an I just got a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Im pretty sure its the 6 foot bed and we are looking for a kit so we can install our fifth wheel in it we had a 05 that I used the universal kit but Im hoping there is a kit for our new truck where we dont have to drill any holes or weld hopully you guys can help me thank you very much
asked by: Brandon D
Expert Reply:
For your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 6 foot bed the Reese install kit part # RP50142-58 would be the kit I would recommend. This is a custom fit rail kit that will minimize drilling and install time on your truck.
You will need a slider hitch too since you have a short bed truck to be able to make tight turns without cab interference. The Reese 16k part # RP30075 would be a great choice as it' has a jaw system that will provide excellent king pin contact and has a round tube slider which will operate much smoother than a square tube.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round 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
- 11 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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