Sliding Hitch Recommendation for RAM 1500 6 foot 4 inch Bed
Question:
I am looking to buy a fifth wheel and a Ram pick-up truck. If I also purchase a sliding hitch, will the 5-7 box give the clearance I need for the rv or do I need to go to the 6-4 box?
asked by: Kenneth
Expert Reply:
For clearance with a 5th wheel on a Ram truck you will want the 6 foot 4 inch bed with sliding hitch over the 5 ft 7 inch box. The shortest box requires a specific pin box like the Sidewinder to give you the turning clearance needed and a non-sliding hitch like # RP30047. The sliding hitch will not work for that short a box.
With the 6 foot 4 inch box, a standard sliding hitch is compatible so that is my recommendation which will give you a better cost. If you do not have the rails then I recommend getting custom rails like # RP56018-53 (for 2019 and 2020 1500 models) and sliding hitch # RP30051.
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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