Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For 2012 Ram 2500 With 6 Foot Bed  

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For your 2012 Ram 2500 with 6 foot bed, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish # C16420-204. This is a custom set of rails that will fit all standard size hitches from a majority of manufacturers. For a sliding 5th wheel hitch that will allow enough clearance for turning, I recommend the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16546. This round tube slider is not likely to bind and has 12 inches of travel front to back.

For a sliding hitch that doesn't require manually operating the lever, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034. This hitch automatically moves to give you the best clearance as you drive. It is able to fit standard rails like those listed above as well as has a superior travel distance of 14 inches.

You may want to consider using a second 7-way trailer connection in the bed of your truck for easy connection and access. I recommend using the Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug - GM, Ford, Ram, Toyota - 9' Long # 50-97-410 for this application.

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