Recommendation to Fix Loud Banging From Trailer When Using Mopar 25K 5th Wheel Hitch on Ram 3500
Question:
I have a mopar 25k 5th wheel on my Ram 3500. I have a Kaufman ez4 trailer attached. Everytime Im stopping or taking off from a stop it pulls and you hear a very loud bang clunk noise. Any reason behind why it would make a loud noise? Its gresed and we keep it greased regularly.
asked by: Nichole
Expert Reply:
From your description it sounds like you are experiencing chucking and jarring. This is the result of the Mopar 25K 5th wheel hitch not having a snug fit around the king pin. When you take off or slow down there is a little movement in the jaws of the 5th wheel hitch.
We have 2 of our 5th wheel hitch options that are excellent at combating chucking and jarring.
The Reese Select Plus Series uses a single jaw design. This will provide full 360-degree contact between the jaw and the king pin. What I recommend using is the 20K # RP30081 if your Ram has an 8 ft bed or the 20K Slider # RP30084 if your Ram has the 6 ft bed. For these to be compatible with the factory puck system in your Ram 3500 you will need the Adapter # RP30154.
The other option that we have comes from Demco and is called the Hijacker. This 5th wheel hitch uses a single jaw that provides 360-degree contact and is reinforced by a 3/4 inch locking steel bar for peace of mind. For an 8 ft bed you will want to use the 21K # DM6076P-21K option, but if you have a 6 ft bed you will want to go with the 21K with the Autoslide feature # DM8550035. For either of these to fit the puck system in your 3500 you will need the Adapter # DM6099 as well.
Please keep in mind that if you have a 6 ft bed and your Kaufman trailer has a Revolution or Sidewinder pin box that you will want to go with the 8 ft options since you do not want to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch (unless it stays in the locked position) with either of those pin boxes. The Custom Wedge # SWW-01 will need to be used for a secure fit.
I have attached some review videos of each of the 5th wheel hitches for you to check out as well.
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
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Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
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