How To Install a 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2016 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis
Question:
I have a husky fifthwheel hitch but i need to know what kind of rails do i need to put on my truck
asked by: Edgar
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you but they do not offer a set of base rails that are designed for your 2016 Ram 5500 so I would not have any way for you to install the Husky 5th Wheel Hitch you have now. The best option for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer would be to use the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30054 which can then be attached to your cab and chassis model via 1/2" plates that will be welded to the frame. I have attached a snip for you of the manual that entails the installation process.
If you like, you can substitute the Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for the B&W Companion Flatbed part # BWRVK3050 with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer part # BWGNRK1500 as this will allow you to tow both 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers. Regardless, I highly recommend professional installation for either option. Unfortunately, there just really isn't a good way to use the Husky 5th Wheel Hitch. There may also very well be an issue with hitch height as the Husky 5th Wheel Hitch could be too tall to keep a trailer level.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
more information >
B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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