Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2012 Ram Mega Cab with Reese Elite/Ford Puck Pattern
Question:
No need to apologize.....it was my question that was not clear. The pin box is a Lippert 1621.
asked by: Randy A
Helpful Expert Reply:
Reese made the aftermarket puck system you are referring to and also created the puck system for Ford. The system you reference is called the Reese Elite Underbed # RP30074 and will be compatible with the Ford Prep Package hitches.
For the best towing experience, I recommend using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K # DM8550024. This will fit in the pucks and also give you the automatic sliding to provide proper turning clearance for your trailer. This keeps you from getting out of the truck to make the manual adjustment so your hitch will slide to help with turns around gas pumps, etc. For a manual slider option, I recommend the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, Wiring Harness # RP30144 designed for that kit.
For air ride suspension, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2299 confirmed to fit your truck. These will work with the underbed rail kit and come with manual inflation valves. The springs can be run between 5 psi and 100 psi for load leveling and ride comfort. I do recommend using the tubing cutter # AL10530 for clean cuts so there is no air leak in the connections.
If you want to control the air in the springs from the comfort of your truck cab and also have the ability to change the pressure at any time, I recommend the Firestone Air Command I Compressor System with Analog Gauge and Heavy Duty Compressor - Single Path # F2097 or the dual path # F2219 for independent adjustment.
That is a lot of information, so let me know if you have further questions.
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Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Standard 5th Airborne Pin Boxes
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- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
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- Double Pivot
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Randy
6/20/2018
Reese made the aftermarket puck system you are referring to and also created the puck system for Ford. The system you reference is called the Reese Elite Underbed # RP30074 and will be compatible with the Ford Prep Package hitches. For the best towing experience, I recommend using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K # DM8550024. This will fit in the pucks and also give you the automatic sliding to provide proper turning clearance for your trailer. This keeps you from getting out of the truck to make the manual adjustment so your hitch will slide to help with turns around gas pumps, etc. For a manual slider option, I recommend the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, Wiring Harness # RP30144 designed for that kit. For air ride suspension, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle # F2299 confirmed to fit your truck. These will work with the underbed rail kit and come with manual inflation valves. The springs can be run between 5 psi and 100 psi for load leveling and ride comfort. I do recommend using the tubing cutter # AL10530 for clean cuts so there is no air leak in the connections. If you want to control the air in the springs from the comfort of your truck cab and also have the ability to change the pressure at any time, I recommend the Firestone Air Command I Compressor System with Analog Gauge and Heavy Duty Compressor - Single Path # F2097 or the dual path # F2219 for independent adjustment. That is a lot of information, so let me know if you have further questions.