Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Ram 2500 with Rambox

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Good afternoon. I am in the process of purchasing a 2017 Ram 2500 with Ramboxes. The question I have for you. Is it possible to tow a fifth wheel trailer. I am just wondering if you could tell me what I would exactly need in order to set this up. Also. I plan on pulling a fifth wheel down the road. No anytime soon. We currently have a pull behind however am I just better off without the boxes and go for the factory install of the fifth wheel set up. Thanks for your time.

asked by: Ed S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, it is possible to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a 2017 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes. However, because of the of the RamBox feature not all 5th wheel products are compatible.

In my opinion, I personally would not get the RamBox feature.The boxes will limit your hitch options and what components that are available will increase the over all expense of a 5th wheel hitch for a Ram with RamBoxes installed.

I recommend getting the factory prep package without the RamBox. For this application, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, # BWRVK3670. This B&W hitch has a 20K weight capacity and will mount right to the Ram's Prep Package with no extra installation kit. This hitch is also a slider hitch that will allow you the clearance to make sharp turns with a short bed truck.

For proper 5th wheel operation with RamBox feature, the use of a Sidewinder pin box on a 5th wheel trailer is recommended to prevent the pin box from contacting the RamBox sides. If using the Sidewinder, you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch like the Pro Series # RP30154 with # RP50054-58 Underbed Kit and Base Rails.

The Sidewinder hitch, like # RP34FR, is specific to the type of OEM pin box installed on the trailer. To determine which Sidewinder you will need, you will need to get the model and part number of the pin box of the ID placard that is located on the pin box. Once you have identified your pin box's part number, contact us and we will be able to help find the correct Sidewinder that will fit your trailer.

I linked a few help articles and product videos for you to review.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you, however, the newly-updated Curt A-Series Fifth Wheel Hitches are NOT compatible with Reese Sidewinders, and they haven't been confirmed to fit other rotating pin boxes either. For this reason, I recommend to a…

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Answer 2

That's a good question because it can be confusing, but the Curt Q16 fifth wheel hitch technically no longer exists, as it was discontinued and replaced by the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16120. The A16 hitch used to be compatible with…

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Answer 3

PullRite sliding hitches have heads that turn as they slide back which would allow the pin box to turn and make contact with your Ramboxes. Unfortunately Ramboxes limit your options to just a fixed hitch and a rotating pin box. Since you're…

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Answer 4

That is correct, your Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16245 is not compatible with Rota-Flex pin boxes like the Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328330. This is due to the pivoting system in the pin box and the pivoting system in the hitch…

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Answer 5

To lock your B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS30049B to your truck you actually only need one single locking hitch pin and for that I recommended checking out the InfiniteRule Hitch Lock #34061073-D which is a stainless steel construction.…

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Answer 6

The B&W silencer pad, part #BWTS35025, fits all of the 2-1/2 inch B&W Tow & Stow ball mounts, like part #BWTS20049B as an example. With that being said, since trailer hitch pin holes aren't all at the exact same depth sometimes you…

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Answer 7

I checked with B&W and yes, the gooseneck hitch #BWGNRK1320 does work with RamBox models of the 2020 Ram 2500. You do want to be careful of clearance issues with the trailer and bed rails though since the bed isn't as wide. That's more of…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can install a gooseneck hitch on your 2020 Ram 2500 with the RamBox without issue as there won't be interference. For your 2020 Ram 2500, the best gooseneck is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom…

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Answer 9

I do have a solution for you, however the sliding 5th-wheel hitches we have available are not recommended for use on a 2017 Ram 1500 that has the Rambox like yours. The issue is that the Rambox feature can interfere with a sliding hitch, which is…

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Answer 10

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 11

B&W offers a replacement slider unit for the Patriot 5th wheel hitch, part #BWRVB3270. You'd simply remove the hitch head from the current stationary model and install it on the slider. This being said, the problem comes in when you try to…

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Answer 12

For your 2017 Ram 2500 with Factory Prep package, I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16520-16021. This will allow you to have a clean bed when not in use and easily install this…

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