Reese Outboard Bracket 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2016 Ram 3500

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will this part number RP56001-53 fit a 2016 ram 3500?

asked by: FRANK R

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Expert Reply:

The Reese outboard bracket 5th wheel installation kit for your 2016 Ram 3500 is actually # RP56010-53. It fits short and long bed versions. I have included links to the installation instructions for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

So for your 2018 Ram 3500 we have semi custom rail kits like the part #RP30035-520 and fully custom fit kits like the #RP50085-58. The semi-custom kit is the easiest on price for sure but it requires quite a bit more time and involvement for the…

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Reese has three rail kits available for your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed with the Ramboxes. The one I recommend is the part #RP50085-58 as it is a custom install kit that will give you the smaller dimension rails. The part #RP56010-53 is a kit that has…

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Answer 3

Since most newer fifth wheels have tapered noses to allow for better short bed turning clearance and the short bed of your 2021 Ram 3500 is on the longer side you would not need a slider hitch. So for a somewhat lighter weight fifth wheel hitch that…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 9

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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