Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit and Accessories Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500

Question:

Just ordered a Dodge RAM 3500 6.7L with 4:1 rear axle, non-dually 8 foot bed truck to pull our current 5th wheel Cedar creek 38foot Model 36RLTS and are planning to move up to a 2012 Dynamix now Forest River owned 414inch model 3800 D3 Trilogy fifth wheel that weighs in at roughly 14,850 dry weight. I assume that this hitch would mesh readily for the trailer we use. Which installation kit and other accessories would you recommend? Any advice or comment would be appreciated.

asked by: Rodney A

Expert Reply:

The new Dodge you plan on getting would be an excellent choice to tow a 5th wheel trailer. For an installation kit on a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, you can use installation kit # RP30035-186.

The hitch you have selected, # RP30928, is a good choice. The 20K capacity will handle either trailer you mentioned and you will have enough capacity should you decide to upgrade to something heavier in the future.

For a lube plate, you can use # RP83001. For in-bed wiring to connect the 5th wheel trailers to the truck, you can use # 50-97-410.

expert reply by: Michael H