Can a 5th Wheel Trailer be Towed with a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5 Foot 7 Inch Bed

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can I and what do I need

asked by: William

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Towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a 2010 Dodge Ram Pickup with 5 foot 7 inch bed is definitely possible. Beds shorter than 6 feet require the addition of a Sidewinder replacement pin box for the fifth-wheel trailer you will be towing. To select the correct Sidewinder pin box, see link, you will need to determine the manufacturer and model number of the pin box on your trailer.

Once you have selected a trailer and Sidewinder, you will need to install a stationary 5th wheel hitch in the bed of your truck that is compatible with the Sidewinder pin box. I would recommend the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail Installation Kit, # RP30035-386, for your truck, because Reese is also the maker of the Sidewinder replacement pin boxes. The specific instructions for your truck with less than 6 foot long bed are listed on page 12 of the instructions, see link. Make sure to read all of the instructions for your vehicle before beginning the install.

Once you have the rails installed you will need to select a fifth-wheel hitch with a capacity that exceeds the total weight of your trailer loaded and ready to travel. If you are looking for an economical hitch and your trailer will never exceed 16,000 lbs, I would recommend the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30047. You will also need the Wedge Kit # SWW-03 to lock the king pin in place in the jaws

If you are looking for the best ride, more features, and easier use, I recommend going with the Reese 20K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30928, which will allow you to tow a trailer up to 20,000 lbs, now or in the future, and has the 4 way pivoting head and one-piece, self-latching jaw that provides absolute security and less chucking with its wraparound design. You will also need the Wedge Kit # RP44FR to lock the king pin in place in the jaws.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

There is definitely a way to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2021 Ram that is equipped with the RamBox, but it's going to require some new components both on the trailer and your truck. The issue with the Ram Boxes is that they make the bed…

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Answer 2

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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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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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

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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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

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