Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Brackets & Hardware Compatible With Air Suspension on 2015 Ram 1500 5.5FT

Question:

Hi there i have a 2015 ram 1500 sport crew cab with the 55 box with the factory air suspension and im looking for the fifth wheel bolting brackets and hardware that would fit on my truck with the air suspension cause i know not all brackets fit with that kind of suspension could you please help me i already have the rails i juste need the full bolting kit and brackets thank you

asked by: Marc L

Expert Reply:

Since you already have the rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50142. Then I recommend the Replacement Hardware Kit for Fifth Wheel Base Rails - 10 Bolt # RP58430 as the hardware for your rails. This will give you the base rail system for your 2015 Ram 1500.

Because you have the 5.5 foot box, a sliding hitch will not work so you will need a Revolution pin box on your trailer or the aftermarket version the Reese Sidewinder. Because Sidewinders are pin box number specific, I've attached the link to your options. You will use a non-sliding 5th wheel hitch and a wedge that will allow your Sidewinder to pivot 22 inches back from the king pin.

I've attached some articles to help with the Sidewinder fit.

expert reply by: Jason S