Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2001 Dodge Ram Short Bed
Question:
Please tell me what hitch to buy. Iam towing a 40 ft. Fifth wheel made by heartlandbig country 3900 FLP. 16 000 lb.Also can air bags be installed with hitch installed
asked by: Deforest Y
Expert Reply:
For short bed trucks like yours you will need a slider hitch to allow your truck and trailer the clearance needed for sharp corners. My favorite hitch to recommend for this is the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 because it will automatically move itself back whenever you get into a tight turn. This prevents the hassle of getting out and operating the slider.
For a fifth wheel rail kit confirmed to fit your 2001 Dodge Ram you would want the part # DM8552009-71.
Timbren suspension kits will fit your truck and clear the hitch rail kit, but air bags aren't going to be a confirmed fit. Since there are several different variations of your truck you would need to follow the link I attached so that you can select your vehicle variation and see the correct fits.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Universal Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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