Fifth Wheel Install Rail/Bracket Kit for 2013 Ram 2500

Question:

I would like to purchase a bed rail kit for gooseneck. NO DRILLING. Ram 2013 8 ft box 2500 4 door 4x4 5.7L. I only need mounting hardware and the rails. Thank you.

asked by: Brad

Expert Reply:

Are you needing a Gooseneck Hitch which provides a 2-5/16 inch ball mounted in the truck bed, or a fifth wheel hitch which installs on rails mounted to the floor of the truck bed?

The goosenck hitch rail kit you need will depend on which B&W, Reese or Curt gooseneck hitch you're using. If you could reply with that information, I'd be happy to make a recommendation.

If you were looking for fifth wheel mounting brackets/rails, if the fifth wheel hitch you're using is compatible with industry standard 5th wheel mounting rails, you can use rail/bracket kits from Curt, Reese, Demco, Husky, or B&W.

For a no-drill bracket/rail kit for your 2013 Ram 2500, I'd recommend the # C16430-204 from Curt. You will still need to drill through the bed for the fasteners that connect the bed rails to the frame brackets but you won't need to drill into the truck frame because the kit uses existing holes.

If you'd like to install a 7-way connector in the truck bed, you can do so using part # C56000. I've linked to install videos for the rail/bracket kit and the 7-way connector.