How to Determine if Factory Gooseneck Trailer Hitch is Installed in a 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
2016 ram 2500 bighorn 4x4 diesel. how do i know if factory rails are installed?
asked by: Mike B
Expert Reply:
If you have the factory gooseneck prep kit in your 2016 Ram 2500 then you'll have holes in the truck's bed that safety chain loops and hitch ball included with part # RP30140 fit into. I've attached a picture of what they look like installed and if you have the locations for them you can't miss them. If you have the factory kit then # RP30140 is all you'll need.
If you don't have the factory kit then you'll need to install a gooseneck underbed trailer hitch like the Curt # C60614. This includes everything you need for the install. You will need to drill the necessary holes in your truck's bed.
If you'd also like to add a wiring harness to your Ram's bed I recommend using # 50-97-410. It plugs in inline with your existing 7-way and adds an additional one in the bed.
I've attached videos on each product for you to take a look at as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug - GM, Ford, Ram, Toyota - 9' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 9 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Bargman
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Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit for Ram Under-Bed Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Reese
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Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ram 2500 - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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