Is Drilling Required to Install Westin Tube Steps on a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500

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2012 Ram 3500 Dually Just wanted to verify that these would bolt-on, no drilling required. Thanks

asked by: Andrew

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You are correct. The Westin Tube Steps, # 21-3545, will bolt onto existing holes underneath your Dodge Ram, no drilling required. They come with a vehicle specific mounting kit. This bars fit 1500, 2500, or 3500 series regular cab models. I have included a link to all of the step options available for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500.

expert reply by: Michael H

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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…

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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 3

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…

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The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package #C16046 will work well with the Roto-Flex pin box. The combination will be a good match for you and this hitch with the specific connection to the factory prep package pucks will make…

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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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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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As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Hey Mark, from previous customers we have determined that the your 2009 Coachmen Chapparal M-278 has a Lippert 1621 pin box so the Gen-Y Gooseneck adapter part #GY58GR would fit and work great on it. This will give you a cushioned gooseneck adapter.…

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Answer 10

Because your trailer has a Turning Point pin box and your Ram has a 6.5' bed I do recommend going with a fixed hitch and using the Turning Point as a rotating pin box to give yourself enough turning clearance. With you also having a puck system…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 12

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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