Recommended Underbed Gooseneck Hitch for 2012 Ram 2500 Short Bed

Question:

What under the bed gooseneck hitch kit do I use for the above kit 60618. Going to use Anderson ultimate 5th wheel gooseneck hitch 3220. Installing it on a 2012 Ram 2500 short bed 6.5

asked by: Jerry A

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit # C60618 you mentioned is designed to fit in the OEM puck system on Ram trucks and not on any aftermarket kit.

To add an underbed gooseneck hitch to your 2012 Ram 2500 short bed, I recommend using the Reese Elite Series Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Installation Kit - 25,000 lbs # RP30158-52 since it also adds a puck system to your truck bed for your safety chain loops and potential to use a puck mounting 5th wheel hitch. This system comes with the gooseneck hitch ball and safety chain loops like the Curt kit you mentioned so it's got everything you need in one package. Additionally, this hitch would be compatible with an Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs # AM3200.

expert reply by: Erik B