Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Factory Prep Package  

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There is a terrific option for a fifth wheel hitch that fits in the factory prep package (the puck system) of your 2017 Ram 2500 but the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 you mentioned is only designed to fit in above-bed base rails.

Since you have a short bed you will need a sliding hitch unless you have a Sidewinder pin box and there is one sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 2017 Ram 2500 that will fit directly in the factory puck system, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670.

Not only is the Companion the only 5th wheel hitch that fits directly in your pucks, it is also the best 5th wheel hitch on the market because of its robust jaw system that enhances the connection to your king pin. This jaw system is the key reason why you aren't going to have to deal with the highly annoying rattling that you would otherwise have to if you were to use a hitch with a lesser jaw system. The jaws on the Companion also greatly minimize the amount of back and forth movement that comes with lesser hitches, which is a plague for many fifth wheel towers.

These jaws are a full 1 inch thick and if you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see the full breadth of these jaws and why they provide an optimal connection.

The Companion # BWRVK3670 also has cushioned bushings which are going to further minimize the noise that comes with towing a fifth wheel trailer so you can tow in relative peace, and it has a pivoting head which makes connecting your trailer to the hitch a lot easier.

This hitch has a 20,000 lb towing capacity, is made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. It is widely regarded as the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry; as evidence of that you can see that this hitch has been reviewed nearly 600 times by our customers, and they have given it a nearly unanimous 5-star rating, which is a highly impressive feat.

I have added links to a couple video reviews of the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670 for you to take a look at. I should note that if you do have a Sidewinder pin box on your 5th wheel trailer you can use the fixed (non-sliding) Companion for your 2017 Ram 2500, the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 so long as you use Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06.

And finally, If you need to add 5th wheel trailer wiring I recommend the Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole # PK11893-11932.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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