Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
Question:
Im looking to get a set of above bed mount 5th wheel rails for my 06 dodge ram mega cab dually with overload springs. I will more than likely purchase the 18k demco slider hitch but at a later time. My 5th wheel currently weighs in at 15k with 3500 hitch weight.
asked by: James G
Expert Reply:
For a set of above-the-bed fifth wheel rails confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 the Reese kit part # RP50140-58 would be what I recommend. This is a custom fit kit for your truck that would fit and work well.
Down the road this would work well with a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 18k part # DM8550034. I really like this hitch as it slides back automatically as you might tight turns.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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