Does 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package Fit Long and Short Bed
Question:
Do the fifth wheel hitches for a 2018 ram 2500 with the factory 5th wheel prep package fit no matter what the bed size is? If I wanted to put a fixed hitch in a short bed, could I?
asked by: Grabel W
Expert Reply:
Yes, the fifth wheel hitches that fit your 2018 Ram 2500's factory prep package will fit no matter what bed size you have so you can put a fixed fifth wheel hitch in your '18 Ram.
Generally you are going to want to use a sliding hitch with a short bed so you have the proper turning clearance and don't run into your cab but if you are going to be using a Sidewinder you can install a fixed fifth wheel hitch.
If you do have a Sidewinder and want to use a fixed hitch in your '18 Ram 2500 with a short bed I highly recommend the B&W Companion # BWRVK3600, which is considered by many to be the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch available. With more than 450 reviews to date from our customers who have purchased it this hitch has received a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.
The hitch features dual jaws which are a full 1" thick to provide complete contact with your king pin so you can have faith that your connection is completely secure. I've added a picture of the jaws so you can see for yourself how impressive they are.
The Companion is also going to give you a much quieter ride with less rattling than other fifth wheels due to that secure connection, along with its polyurethane bushings. This hitch also has a pivoting head to make hooking up easier, a cam-action latch to deter binding, offers three different height settings to ensure you are level with your fifth wheel and has a towing capacity of 25,000 lbs.
Please keep in mind you will need to add Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06 which will replace the universal wedge that came with your Sidewinder and is designed specifically to work with B&W hitches.
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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
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- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
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- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
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