Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for Use with Sidewinder on 2009 Dodge Ram

Question:

Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for Use with Sidewinder on 2009 Dodge ram 1500crew cab 4x4 ,5,7 hemi Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Question: What hitch will I need to use with a 22in sidewinder to put a fifth wheel in my truck. It has a 5ft 6in box I need a slider or just a fifth wheel Thank You,2009 Dodge ST 1500 Crew cab, no step side 4x4 10,250 lb GTW and 1,510 max payload. Will tow 95inch width trailer kit kalay 1989,king pin RBW#7019. aprox gross vehicle weight rating 6682.overall length 2310. We appreciate all the information you can give us,weve been looking for the right information for almost a month now. thank you.

asked by: Patricia G

Expert Reply:

Since you are going to be using a Sidewinder you will not need to use a 5th wheel hitch with a slider. I attached an FAQ article on Sidewinders for you to check out.

For a hitch and rails I recommend you get Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 and Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails # RP50142-58. I attached installation instructions for the rail kit for you to check out.

Since you mentioned your pin box style, the correct 16k Sidewinder for your RBW 7019 pin box would be the Sidewinder # RP61412.

expert reply by: Jameson C