Can Fifth Wheel Hitch Installed in 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 be Used in 2018 Ram 2500
Question:
Previously had a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, purchased a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500. Is my 5th wheel hitch and rails interchangeable?
asked by: Jack W
Expert Reply:
If you have the B and W Patriot fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3200 that you referenced you can pretty easily install it in your 2018 Ram 2500 with just a new rail kit. For that all you'd need is the part # BWRVK2602 and you'd be set if your truck does not have the factory fifth wheel rail kit.
If instead you do have the factory fifth wheel rail kit you'd want the rail kit adapter part # RP30154 to convert it to a rail set compatible with the Patriot.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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