What is Best Sliding 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed
Question:
Good morning 2018 Ram, 3500, 4x4, short box,No pucks Looking for the Best 20K Slider Hitch. Is this something I can install myself?
asked by: Michael S
Expert Reply:
The best 20k sliding fifth wheel hitch we have for your 2018 Dodge Ram without the factory rail kit is the Curt A20 hitch part # C16541. It has a really great jaw design that will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly which translates into a smoother ride quality and the slider is a round tube slider which will operate much smoother than a square tube slider. The rail kit you'd then want is the Curt # C16430-204 which isn't overly difficult to install at all. There won't be any frame drilling unlike with universal style rail kits.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
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- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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