Will the RBW X-16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab

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I am looking into buying a 2006 Rockwood 8281SS. It has the Pin box Venture Technologies, PN CJ20517. I am also buying the 5th wheel receiver from the seller, RBW Ind Model X-16 X-1001 Crossbar hitch and X-1010 Mountng Bracket. Will this receiver transfer from his 2004 Ram 1500 to my 2010 Ram 1500 crew cab and dual exhaust? Also if I need a sidewinder, which one? Thanks

asked by: Pat H

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The RBW X-16 fifth wheel hitch will transfer from a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 to your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab as long as the base rails in your 2010 Ram are standard above-bed base rails.

If you do not already have base rails installed in your truck, then you could install the Reese Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50142-58, which is compatible with your RBW X-16 fifth wheel hitch. This kit includes industry standard base rails, but also has vehicle specific mounting brackets for your truck.

If you also purchased the base rails and frame brackets from the seller, then the brackets will most likely not fit on your truck. RBW fifth wheel products are no longer available, but I can tell you that all of the custom and semi-custom mounting bracket installation kits that we carry are not transferable between the two vehicles.

A sidewinder or sliding fifth wheel hitch is only necessary if there is not enough clearance between your truck cab and the trailer when making sharp turns. If your truck bed is between 6 ft and 8 ft, then you could look into a sliding fifth wheel hitch like the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30051, rather than a Sidewinder pin box.

If your truck bed is shorter than 6 ft, then you will most likely need a sidewinder pin box as sliding hitches do not provide enough clearance. At this time the only sidewinder that we carry for your 2006 Rockwood 8281SS with Venture CJ20517 Pin Box is the Reese Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin, # RP61450. This king pin is rated at 16,000 lbs, you should verify the weight of your trailer fully loaded and ready to tow before purchasing a hitch or sidewinder.

I have attached three help articles on fifth wheel hitch installation and on sidewinders for you to review.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

I spoke with Lippert and confirmed the bolt pattern of your pin box is a 1716, thanks to the chassis tag picture you sent in. Since we know the bolt pattern now we just need to match the weight capacity. You'll need to check the Gross Vehicle…

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Answer 2

I took a look at the online specs for your 2010 Ram 1500 and while some model trucks (typically the 3/4 ton and 1 ton models) do have higher weight capacities for 5th wheel trailers than with standard bumper pull trailers this is not the case with…

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Answer 3

The Reese Custom Installation Kit available for your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is #RP50142-58. I've included an installation video for you to look at. If you are using a fifth wheel hitch on a 6 foot bed you will want to make sure to use a slider hitch…

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Answer 4

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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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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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