5th Wheel Adapter for Puck System on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

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Hello so from what I am reading I believe the previous owner of my truck may of installed a puck system from a ford into my 2006 dodge 2500 4 door short bed. My holes for the pucks measures 13inch front to back and 30inch wide. Is this the adapter I need to use my rail style 5th wheel hitch? Thank you.

asked by: Robert B

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Yes, the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter part # RP30156 is correct for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches which was an option for your truck so this is very likely what you have. The puck spacing for this kit is also 30" side to side and 13" front to back.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The distance between the pucks on the Reese Adapter for Ram #RP30154 is 39-1/8 by 30-1/2 inches. I had to contact Curt for their Adapter Rails for Curt Fifth Wheel Sliding Hitches #C16023 that fits the GM, and according to them the pucks measure…

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Answer 2

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch will fit the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter #RP30156.

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The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part #RP85FR is an excellent option to help free up space in the truck bed, eliminate having to move in/out a heavy hitch, as well as making the hookup process much easier. It can be…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 6

From the research I did it looks like the towing capacity for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins has a towing capacity of 12,800 lbs depending on how it is equipped. Sounds like you are looking at the correct weight range of trailers for your truck (which…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 12

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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