Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2017 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package
Question:
2017 Ram 2500 6.5 foot bed. Have the factory prep package and need a sliding hitch. what is the best option?
asked by: Mike H
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 Ram 2500 with a short bed and the factory 5th wheel prep package, there is one sliding 5th wheel hitch that that really does stand above the rest, which is the B&W Companion:
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670
The jaws on the Companion # BWRVK3670 are a full 1 inch thick and are why the Companion - more than any other fifth wheel hitch - minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer. The size of the jaws are
The bushings on the Companion are another important factor; they are made of polyurethane which act as cushions that absorb noise and rattle so you can get to your destination in comfort. The Companion is considered by most - myself included - to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry. As evidence of this you can see that this hitch has been reviewed more than 1,500 times by our customers (as of this writing), and they have given it a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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