Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed
Question:
Truck: 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 w/Jake Brake Long Bed w/towing package and rails installed for a gooseneck RV: 2008 NuWa Discover America Hitchhiker 5th Wheel loaded weight 16,800 Need to buy and install a hitch. Looking for 18K . Do I use some kind of adapter on the gooseneck rails or ignore that and install a regular hitch? Im new to this and confused by the many options available. Thanks much.
asked by: Alice-Rose A
Expert Reply:
What you need to tow a fifth wheel traile with your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed is a fifth wheel hitch and then a set of rails for the hitch to fit into. For that we have the B and W Patriot hitch # BWRVK3255 which has an 18k capacity and the custom install kit part # BWRVR3202-00 for the hitch to install in to.
This is a custom install kit for your truck 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 make connecting your trailer lights easier you would want the part # 41157. Most 7-ways will be at the rear of the truck near the bumper which doesn't work will with fifth wheel hitches. This kit installs in line with the 7-way at the rear of your truck and gives you a second one to install in the bed.
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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B&W Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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