Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
Does BandW carry a fully automatic slider hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram Quad cab 2 wheel drive. That can be used with the BandW Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch. If yes, what are the part #s and is there any other parts / pieces required to install this setup?
asked by: Dave V
Expert Reply:
I have an automatic sliding hitch I can recommend for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed, but B and W does not have any automatic sliding hitches. They only offer manual sliders.
What you would want is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide part # DM8550034 which will slide as you make tight turns. And then for a rail kit you would want the custom install kit part # DM8552016-71 which is confirmed to fit your vehicle.
If you needed to be able to tow a gooseneck hitch you could then use the adapter part # DM5996.
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Demco Premier Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for 5th Wheel Rails - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Centered
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
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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
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
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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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