Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch And Pin Box For Towing 5th Wheel Trailer With 2021 Ram 2500 Short Bed

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I am new to RVing. I have a 2021 Ram 2500 shortbox. I want to use my puck system for a gooseball hitch. I am looking at the Reese Goosebox. If I add a 4inch extension gooseball to move it toward the rear, will that make a noticeable difference in my turning capability? Are there unintended conequnces here? I am also considering an Anderson option with a Reese 5the Airborne option. Thanks

asked by: Chuck M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I have another option for you, but using a Reese Goosebox like the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1621 and 0719 - 20,000 lbs # RP85FR and using a 4" offset gooseneck ball will not allow you to make very sharp turns without trailer to cab interference.

Instead I recommend replacing the pin box on your 5th wheel trailer with a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs # RP34FR which moves the pivot point back 22" allowing you to make sharp turns without worrying about the trailer hitting your truck.

For the 5th wheel hitch, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 with the appropriate wedge, part # RP44FR.

The Reese # RP34FR is designed to replace the Lippert 0719, 1621, 1621HD, 1716, 1116, and 0115 Pin boxes, the Fabex 663 and 665 Pin Boxes, and M&M 663 and 665 Pin Boxes so I will need the serial number off of your current pin box to recommend the correct rotating pin box for you.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Yes, we would just need to know the bolt pattern of your 5th wheel's pin box to determine the correct replacement gooseneck pin box. For example, if you had a 1621 bolt pattern (most common) then you would need the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing…

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Answer 2

The height difference you are referring to between a king pin plate and a gooseneck coupler is compensated for with the adapters like the Gen-Y part #325-GH-8045 that you referenced. The coupler for the gooseneck is held at a much lower height than…

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Answer 3

Thank you for all of the information and the photo! For your application the best fit is going to be the 25K Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel - Gooseneck Pin Box #GY38FR since you have the 1621HD pin box model. Just a few things to note when it…

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Answer 4

The short bed 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duties like yours are a bit longer than standard short beds as they are 6-3/4 feet long. So what that means is that if your trailer has a nose that tapers in at all the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to…

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Answer 5

I went out to our warehouse to take a couple measurements on the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550045-5W referenced in your question. The head plate has a width of 12 inches and a length (front to back before it starts to bend) of 9-1/4…

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Answer 6

The B&W #BWGNXA2062 Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Anchors for Ram Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch would indeed be compatible with the Demco #DM8550045-5W Recon 5th wheel hitch, but it might not be the correct setup for you. With a short bed truck…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you currently have a hitch like the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 and you won't have enough space after adding the auxiliary fuel tank. Assuming that is the case, the…

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Answer 8

We definitely have the parts needed to mount your existing Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch (our part #DM8550043) in the bed of your new 2018 Ram 2500. If your Ram isn't equipped with the factory prep package (those pucks in the bed designed…

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Answer 9

Yes, we do offer fifth wheel hitch options for trucks with gooseneck hitches. The most universal of these options is the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #DM8550045-5W which is what I recommend using. This assembly will attach to the…

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Answer 10

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

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Answer 11

The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000lbs #DM8550045-5W is a standard 5th wheel hitch while the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000lbs Item #DM8550045 is a "Gooseneck" to 5th…

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Answer 12

Currently the Reese Goose Box like #RP85FR is the only replacement pin box that will connect to a gooseneck ball that is approved by Lippert to not void their Frame Structure Warranty. The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box…

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