Determining Turning Clearance with Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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Pullright super light 2400 15 ram mega cab 4x4 short box 6ft5 inch what would be the max turn radius with this hitch 4 point connections with puck system

asked by: Joseph C

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How tight a turn you will be able to make with a trailer attached to the PullRite SuperLite Trailer Hitch on your 2015 Ram 3500 with the 6-1/2 foot bed is going to depend a lot on the width of your 5th wheel trailer. There is a simple formula you can use to see if you will be able to make a 90 degree without any cab interference (which usually requires a sliding hitch or pivoting pin box on short bed trucks like yours).

The formula is as follows:

(A + B) - C = Clearance

A = Distance from the center of the hitch jaws to the truck cab
B = Offset used, (Which will be 3-1/2 inches on the PullRite according to my research)
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.

The clearance measurement needs to be at least 4 inches to be able to safely make a 90 degree turn.

We do not currently carry PullRite products but we do have the Andersen Ultimate Connection # AM3200 that features a similar lightweight design but actually has a larger offset of 9 inches to help with short bed trucks. This hitch is designed, like the PullRite 2400, to mount to industry standard rails so you would need to add the Rail Adapter # RP30154. This will drop right into the factory pucks on your Ram to provide industry standard rails for either the Andersen Ultimate or the PullRite 2400.

If you find that you won't have the necessary clearance to make sharp turns then a better option is with a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the excellent B&W OEM Companion # BWRVK3670. This is an extremely nice hitch that's designed to attach directly to the factory pucks on your Ram and features a built-in slider with 12 inches of front to back travel. Its 1 inch thick dual jaws provide a secure connection to the trailer for a smooth, quiet ride, and it's fully articulating head will help to ease the hookup process.

I have included a short video demonstration on this particular hitch that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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 4

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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Answer 5

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 6

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 7

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 8

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 9

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 12

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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