Ram Truck Factory Puck System for 5th Wheel Hitches

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I have a 2006 2500 mega cab ram and it has 4 holes drilled into bed and Im thinking it was for on of your puck hitch systems. Any help would be great thanks

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The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a specialized 5th wheel hitch such as the B&W # BWRVK3600 or the Curt # C16545-16021. Such hitches drop right into those factory pucks, allowing you to completely remove the hitch for a clear bed when necessary for cargo.

Without seeing the set-up in your truck I cannot be sure of what you have. You can certainly send us photos of the bed and the underside of the bed - which may show aftermarket components that will help us determine what has been done to the truck.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Jim B.

7/24/2020

have a 2019 3500 mega cab s/w with ram box. do u have a 5th wheel slider that will work? truck does not have puck system.

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Chris R.

7/29/2020

A sliding hitch actually isn't recommended for models that feature the Rambox setup as they just won't provide enough clearance. Really the only way to safely tow a 5th wheel trailer with your Ram is to use a fixed hitch and a rotating pin box on the trailer that will push back the pivot point behind the bed. For your Ram 3500 the Curt A25 # C16180 along with the Base Rail Kit # C16430-204 will work great. If you can tell me what model pin box is currently on the trailer I will be happy to recommend a specific Sidewinder model to replace it.

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John D.

1/18/2020

I own a conventional 5th wheel hitch that locks into the rail system on my present truck. I am thinking of purchasing a 2019 dodge with the puck system installed. Is there an inexpensive adaptor to use my hitch with the puck system

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Jason S.

1/20/2020

For your 2019 truck with OEM pucks, you can use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6099. This is currently the only option we have for an adapter. Depending on the hitch you currently are using, it may be a better option to upgrade your hitch or some hitches have the replacement leg option for direct compatibility without a separate adapter. I've linked a page to compatible hitches to help. If you let me know your current hitch I'll look into if there is another option or if the current adapter is your only option at this time.

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Answer 1

Yes, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 will attach directly to the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter #DM6099. Do understand the rail adapter will add 1-3/8" of height to the hitch giving you a height range of…

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Answer 2

The Q series of Curt fifth wheel hitches are considered to be the nicer Curt fifth wheel hitch when compared to the E16 hitch. Biggest difference being the jaw design. The E16 #16516 uses a slide bar jaw design that allows quite a bit more movement…

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Answer 3

The factory puck system that was available for your 2017 Ram 2500 is integrated into the frame and cannot be installed as an aftermarket part. There are some underbed mounted fifth wheel hitch install kits but as of right now none of them install a…

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Answer 4

Great question! You will be happy to know that you can utilize your Curt A16 Slider #C16521 with the puck system on your 2022 Ram 2500. All you need is the Adapter #C16022, which fits the long and short beds, to accomplish this. If you have the short…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

We can help you with a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system, and you will indeed need one that goes directly in the pucks as opposed to connecting to the gooseneck ball (neither Reese or B&W makes one that connects…

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Answer 7

The best fixed fifth wheel hitch we offer for your 2019 Ford F-250 with the factory fifth wheel prep package is the USA B and W Companion Hitch part #BWRVK3200. The Companion hitches are widely regarded as the best fifth wheel hitches on the market…

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Answer 8

B&W designed their Companion 5th wheel hitch with adjustable pivot arms for exactly the reason you describe. The pivot arms in the Ram OEM 25K version hitch #BWRVK3600 can be adjusted for both height and front-to-back position so that your…

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Answer 9

For your customers 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5-3/4' bed you'll need to install the B&W 5th Wheel Rails #BWRVK2504. These are custom designed for their truck minimizing how many holes you'll need to drill. Keep in mind with a super…

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Answer 10

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 works great with a rotating pin box. B&W makes some of the best hitches in the towing business and I highly recommend them. The Patriot has a 18,000 lbs capacity and its dual jaws provide 360…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

The problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able…

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