Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Gooseneck Conversion for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with 6.5 Foot Bed
Question:
5th wheel rails i have a 2003 dodge ram 1500 short box, I know I need a slider hitch if im towing a 5th wheel, does that still apply to a gooseneck
asked by: Jarrod T
Expert Reply:
For your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Short box, the design of your gooseneck trailer will dictate whether you need an offset hitch ball or a slider hitch with a gooseneck adapter like # KPG5-R30IP or # KPG5-Q30IP. I've also attached the page to many other options that will adapt a gooseneck to work with a sliding 5th wheel hitch.
A great option for a gooseneck trailer with a short box truck is the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs # BWTEXA4200 to give you some extra clearance. You can use this with an offset gooseneck ball or 5th wheel gooseneck plate like # 16055.
If you don't have 5th wheel rails for your 2003 Ram 1500, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50040-58 which will utilize the holes in your frame so you don't need to drill for the brackets. This makes installing the rails a much faster process. You may also want to consider adding a wiring harness to the bed of your truck for easy connection access using harness # HM42137.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Offset
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 6000 lbs TW
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- B and W
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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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Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter Inner Tube - Square - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Gooseneck Trailer to Fifth Wheel Hitch
- No Offset
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Replaces Inner Tube
- Adjustable Height
- Gooseneck Coupler Adapters
- etrailer
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Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter - Round - 30K
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Gooseneck Trailer to Fifth Wheel Hitch
- No Offset
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Replaces Inner Tube
- Adjustable Height
- Gooseneck Coupler Adapters
- etrailer
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Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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