Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2006 Dodge Ram with Flat Bed
Question:
What different parts do I need to install fifth wheel rails on a 2006 dodge ram quad cab long bed, with a flatbed on it?
asked by: Justin B
Expert Reply:
So flat bed trucks can tow fifth wheel trailers but you first want to make sure that your flat bed is not longer than a standard truck bed. Reason being the overhangs of fifth wheel trailers are designed for the bed lengths of standard bed trucks so a longer bed would cause interference.
So if that checks out you'd need a lower profile hitch since flat beds sit higher. For that you'd want the B and W Companion Flat Bed Hitch part # BWRVK3050 and the install hitch/rail kit part # BWGNRK1500.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Custom
- Reese
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