Best Underbed Mounting Kit for a 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
Can I use under bed mount for my fifth wheel hitch on a 2016 ram 2500? Is a slider necessary? I just purchased a 2017 Montana mountain wheel camper with the dry weight of 10,800 pounds in a max weight of 12,500 pounds
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
The only under bed mounting kit they offer for your 2016 Ram 2500 is the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W which also doubles as a connection point for gooseneck trailers. However, the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit can only be used with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # BWRVK3400-5W or the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W.
If you have a short bed (6-1/2') on your 2016 Ram 2500 then you will need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in order to gain clearance between the cab of your vehicle and loft of your trailer during 90 degree turns. If you have a long bed (8') on your 2016 Ram 2500 then you will not need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in order to gain clearance between the cab of your vehicle and loft of your trailer during 90 degree turns.
The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch is considered by most to be the best 5th wheel hitch on the market. The reason for this is because it has 1" thick dual locking jaws which will do an excellent job of reducing chukcing and it has an easy two pin head removal system which will allow you to remove/install the hitch by yourself. They are also all made here in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty.
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Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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