Can 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch In Bed of 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed Tow 14k Trailer
Question:
I have a fifth wheel that weights 14040 lbs it is a challenger 30trl I would like to know if a16000 hitch will work ok on my ram 2015 2500hd 6ft bed I see the sliders that is what I want but trying to stay in a budget thank you
asked by: Joel F
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your trailer weighs less than 16,000 lbs when fully loaded a 16k fifth wheel hitch would work well.
For an economically priced 16k hitch we have the Curt Q16 part # C16521 which uses a 360 degree contact jaw design to minimize movement and noise. For a rail kit you then would want a custom install kit like the part # C16427-204 which is custom fit for your truck so that you won't have to do any frame drilling.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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