Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram 1500 5-1/2 foot bed
Question:
Hi there We just purchased at the end of last year a 2004 28ft fifth wheel. Weight wise its about 9000lb . we have a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd, 5.7 hemi. We intend to add airpads to help with the suspension and have had conflicting answers in whether we need a automatic slide or can use one that we have to manually adjust . The box is 5.7inch i know we need one with a towing capacity of 15,000 minimun and a slider but getting confused about what rails, install kit and hitch would work for us. Any insight would be great. Thank you
asked by: Jenni B
Helpful Expert Reply:
We have one sliding hitch that would give you enough clearance once slid back and it is the # DM8550040 by Demco. This 13k hitch will automatically slide 22-1/2 inches back as you make tight turns. There is no other slider hitch that would have enough clearance since your 2016 Ram 1500 has a 5-1/2 foot bed.
For a custom fit rail kit you then would want the part # DM8552030-71.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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