2017 Ram 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation
Question:
Need fifth wheel hitch for 2017 Ram 1500 rebel /Hemi w/rambx and air susp. would like not to buy sidewinder pin bx but want to keep top of hitch flush w/bed rails, when not in use w/Tonneau cover. Thxs
asked by: Dave
Helpful Expert Reply:
Some of the 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 26.5 RLDS trailers come with a Reese Revolution pin box which is the same thing as a Sidewinder if you order the "Customer Value Pkg", but it sounds like yours does not have that.
So if you have a 5-1/2 foot bed 2017 Ram 1500 like it sounds like you have there is one slider hitch option that will give you enough clearance. For that we have the Demco 13k slider hitch part # DM8550040 which will slide 22-1/2 inches automatically as you make tight turns.
For a custom rail kit for your truck you'll then want the part # DM8552030-71.
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
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- Fabex 663
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
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- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Dave
2/19/2018
Need fifth wheel hitch for 2017 Ram 1500 rebel /Hemi w/rambx and air susp. would like not to buy sidewinder pin bx but want to keep top of hitch flush w/bed rails, when not in use w/Tonneau cover. Thxs