Availability of Valley Industries 5th Wheel Hitch Underbed Mount for 2017 Ram 3500

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Hi, I currently have a Valley Industries 5th Wheel hitch model 70660 along with the glider attachment and the underbed mounting system mounted in my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500HD. I am considering purchasing a 2017 Ram 3500 SRW Mega Cab and was wondering if there is an underbed mounting system that I could use with that new truck and my existing hitch and glider. Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Ken B

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Expert Reply:

I have an under bed option for you, but since Valley Industries went out of business about 5 years ago (2012) they have not produced any underbed kits that will work with your sliding Valley Industries 5th Wheel Hitch on your 2017 Ram 3500.

The only under bed rail system that is available for your 2017 Ram 3500 with a 6 foot bed is the Demco Custom Install Below Bed Rails # DM8551006. These rails are only compatible with the Demco Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitches. You can either use the 18K # DM8550022 or the 21K # DM8550037 depending on the weight of your trailer.

If you have the 8 foot bed on your Ram then you will need to use the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314-5W along with the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500-5W.

If your 3500 does not come with the factory prep package, then you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP50085-58, or for a quicker install you can use part # RP56010-53. Either of these will fit both the 6 foot or 8 foot bed and both are compatible with 5th wheel hitches that require industry standard rails like the # C16140 or the Curt # C16541.

I also recommend making sure that you have a 7-Way wiring harness installed in your Ram's bed so that connecting and disconnecting your trailer is much easier. You can use the Hopkins Wiring Harness # 41157 to do so.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches #DM8551006 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are designed for Demco 5th wheel hitches that use the Demco UMS (underbed mounting system) which is a unique mounting…

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Answer 2

There are two ways to install a fifth wheel hitch on a pick up truck. One would be to use standard bed-mounted rails. Brackets are mounted to the truck frame with the bed rails sitting directly above. Holes are drilled down through the truck bed to…

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Answer 3

It is not recommended to use an offset ball and another adapter for your 5th wheel. I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall #CAB-C5GX1216. This will give you a 7-1/2 inch offset. A…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you as with the Lippert Turning Point Pin Box you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3400-5W. This is due to the single attachment point of this particular style hitch. If you…

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Answer 5

If you have the 6-1/2 foot bed, the Goose Box will not give you any more or less turning clearance than the Lippert 1621 pin box. The only way to increase your turning angle is to use a an offset adapter hitch like #DM8550045 and keep your 1621 pin…

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Answer 6

With clearance being the biggest issue for you, there is one option I highly recommend for a 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2019 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider #DM8550034. The Hijacker…

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Answer 7

There is not a way to switch out the top of the Demco Hijacker with a gooseneck ball. However, if your Demco Hijacker fits under bed UMS Demco rails like the Demco Hijacker part #DM8550032 you can use the Demco Hijacker UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer…

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Answer 8

The Demco Rail Kit part #DM8551010 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed. The gooseneck hitch adapter you would need to go with this rail kit is the part #DM5988.

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Answer 9

I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550022 for your 2017 Ford F-250 with the 6-1/2' Bed. With having the Autoslide you will be able to maneuver your trailer in tighter spaces by being able to make a jackknife…

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Answer 10

Since you have a set of Underbed Demco Rails part #DM8551009 installed in your truck you can use the gooseneck adapter part #DM5988 that you referenced.

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Answer 11

You're definitely going to want to do some test runs after installing a Goose Box, like part #RP85FR, or a trailer because you're correct that it's very unlikely you can make a full 90 degree turn. A Goose Box also doesn't increase…

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Answer 12

Since you've got the Demco Underbed Mount Series installation rails for your Hijacker Autoslide, in order to tow a gooseneck trailer you'll need to use the Demco Hijacker UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for UMS Series Base Rails - 25,000…

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