Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Gooseneck Hitch for 2015 RAM 2500 64 Inch Bed with Ram Box
Question:
2015 RAM 2500 w/ RAM box 64 Bed Can you please let me know if this will work with a 64inch bed w/Ram Box , additionally which Goose neck will work best .. i will be towing a 36foot Fifth wheel trailer occasionally .. Thanks
asked by: Joe L
Expert Reply:
The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 is not a good option for your 2015 Ram short box with Ram Box.
The issue with Ram Box is that it limits the ability to use a 5th wheel hitch because the boxes get in the way of the Pin Box on your trailer. The only option for Ram Box is to use a standard hitch (not a gooseneck adapted hitch) and then a Sidewinder Pin Box to move the turning point of the trailer back 22 inches to avoid contact with the Ram Box. The Gooseneck hitch is not compatible with a Sidewinder pin box.
For your truck, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204. Then I recommend using a fixed hitch like Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 along with Sidewinder Wedge # RP64FR.
For the Sidewinder fit, you will need to look at your 5th wheel trailer pin box. There should be a number listed on a sticker on that pin box to help you determine the fit for the Sidewinder needed. I've attached a link to help. If you can't find the number, there are measurements you can take to determine fit. I've attached that article to assist as well.
For a gooseneck ball, you can then use the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs # 16055 or Curt Spyder # 16085.
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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Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails, 25,000 lbs GTW
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Centered
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt E-Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- Reese
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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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