Tool Box for 2018 Ram 3500 That Could Clear While 5th Wheel Towing
Question:
I have a ram 3500 and want to use an over the rails tool box in front of the bandw fifth wheel hitch in factory pucks Will I have turning issues
asked by: Bruce
Expert Reply:
That's going to depend on a few things but a lot of it depends on how much clearance the trailer has between the overhang and the bed rails now and how much height the toolbox would add above that. You need 6 inches of clearance here to prevent interference.
We have lower profile toolboxes like the UWS part # UWS07652 which is a fit for your 2018 Ram 3500 and would only add 2 inches above the bed rails. This would be your best solution and would work great as long as you have 8 inches of clearance currently between the bed rails and the trailer overhang.
Products Referenced in This Question
UWS Truck Bed Toolbox - Crossover Style - Low Profile Series - 8.6 cu ft - Matte Black
- Truck Tool Box
- Crossover Tool Box
- Lid Style - Low Profile
- 13-1/2 Inch Tall
- Aluminum
- Medium Capacity
- 19 Inch Wide
- 72 Inch Long
- Black
- UWS
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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