Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 3500 for Clean Bed When Not Towing
Question:
I bought a 2018 Ram 3500 long bed without the factory towing package and I need a way to tow a fifth wheel trailer, whats the best option that will leave my bed the cleanest when not towing?
asked by: Adam R
Expert Reply:
The best fifth wheel hitches are the B&W Companion hitches. They are considered by nearly all RVers to be the best because of how well made they (here in the USA), how easy they are to use, how reliable they are, how tight they hold the king pin which translates into the smoothest ride quality, and how clean they leave the truck bed when removed. So for your 2018 Ram 3500 long bed without the factory rail kit you'd want the Companion part # BWRVK3500 which has a 20k capacity.
Then to install it in the bed of your truck you'd need the Turnoverball Rail kit part # BWGNRK1314. This doubles as a gooseneck hitch and gives you a super clean bed when not towing. The picture I attached shows what the truck bed will look like.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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