Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing 25,000 Pound Trailer with 2011 Ram 5500

Question:

Im going to be towing a five car 25000 trailer will the 3500 hitch work on a5500

asked by: Ray C

Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Ram 5500, I recommend going with the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054. This is the best fifth wheel option we have available for your Ram 5500 cab and chassis and it is designed to be bolted or welded directly to the vehicle's frame, without the need of standard base rails.

This low-profile hitch can be adjusted between 9-1/2 inches and 12-1/2 inches in height and features a 30,000 pound towing weight capacity. This will give you a larger safety margin for towing your 25,000 pound car hauler compared to the 25K limit hitches you were looking at. The 2-jaw locking system on this hitch will also provide a secure connection with the trailer king pin for reduced rattle and greater security.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this product along with the written installation instructions that you can also take a look at.

expert reply by: Chris R