Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed
Question:
Hi, I have a Ram 3500 DRW 2005, i want start business with it to haul three cars trailer, so I need a good advice of what I exactly need to buy of fifth wheel and its acessories? Could you help on that?
asked by: Anderson D
Expert Reply:
From your picture I can tell your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 is a short bed so you'll need a slider hitch to allow you the clearance needed to make tight turns. Since car haulers can be pretty heavy you'll want a higher rated hitch like the Curt Q25 part # C16566 which has a 25k capacity.
For a rail kit to install in the bed of your truck you'll want a custom install kit like the part # C16420-204 which will install in less time than a universal kit and will minimize drilling.
For a 7-way to install in the bed of your truck to allow an easier way to connect to the trailer's wiring you'd also want the part # 41157.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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