Will Reese Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit RP50142-58 Fit a 2016 Ram 1500 with Air Suspension

Question:

Ram 2016 limited 1500 with air suspension system Will this kit work with my hijacket 16k ultra slide double pivot 24-USP-16 I have only the hitch no rails or hardware

asked by: Douglas S

Helpful Expert Reply:

It looks like your Hijacker 24-USP-16 fits in industry standard above the bed rails. Installation kit # RP50142-58 does have the industry standard rails and does fit models with air suspension so you can use that kit with your hitch on your 2016 Ram 1500.

A word of warning though. Since you have the 5-1/2 foot bed a slider hitch is not going to offer enough travel to make 90 degree turns without interference between the truck and trailer unless the trailer was specifically designed with a tapered nose to be towed by short bed trucks. The tailgate might also have to come off to even slide the hitch back.

What you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder to replace the pin box on the trailer. Or you would use the Demco 13K HiJacker # DM8550040 which travels 22-1/2 inches. If you go with a Sidewinder then I recommend fixed hitch # RP30047. For a Sidewinder I would need to know the manufacturer and the model number of the pin box. This information should be on a sticker or plate on the pin box.

I have also included a link to our Sidewinder information page.

expert reply by: Michael H