Comparing Reese 5th Wheel Hitches For 2017 Ram 2500 8 Bed W/ OEM Puck System

Question:

I have a 2017 Ram 2500 8 ft bed with the pucks. My question what is the difference recommendation between the 2 that you sell. Is there one better than the other? Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs Item # RP30160 Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs Item # RP30918 Thank you in advance,

asked by: Joseph C

Expert Reply:

Starting off the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30160 you mentioned has actually been discontinued by Reese.

The key differences between this hitch and the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30918 the # RP30918 has a fully articulating head with built in dampeners that allow you to easily hitch up to your trailer and have a smoother ride, and the always ready jaws that do not require you to unlock the hitch before hitching your trailer.

The # RP30918 will fit perfectly in the OEM pucks of your 2017 Ram 2500 8' bed and is the option I recommend as it is a very reliable and well made hitch.

I included a video of the # RP30918 for you to take a look at.