Recommended Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch in 2016 Ram 3500 with 8 Foot Bed and Factory Prep Package

Question:

Just purchased a 2016 Ram 3500 - 8foot bed. Will be towing a 41foot Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer. Dry weight is 13,500. I am not sure of the vertical weight at the hitch, but I would estimate 3,000 lbs. The truck has the factory prep. What hitch would you recommend for our application. Thank you for your help.

asked by: Martin B

Expert Reply:

I suggest the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3600 for your 2016 Ram 3500. B&W is one of the higher respected brands in the fifth wheel market because of how solid their hitches are.

This hitch will fit into the factory prep package of your Ram so you'll also have a clear empty bed when you remove the hitch. One of its best features is the dual jaws that give you 360 degrees of contact with the king pin. This will reduce the rattle and jarring of your trailer.

If you'd also like to add a 7-way trailer connector in the bed of your truck you can use # C56000.

expert reply by: Charles S