Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit for 2021 Ram 1500 5.5 ft Bed Ecodiesel Air Suspension

Question:

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 limited with air suspension and a recently purchased fifth wheel 9,000 LB GVWR I was hoping to get some advice. What rail kit do I need?? Will the valley hitch I have provide enough clearance for turning?? Will the Reese rails pair up to the valley hitch?? Or would the sidewinder be a better option and if so what wedge kit would I need to use it with the valley hitch or would I be better to buy the Reese hitch to pair up to the sidewinder. Thanks for the help

asked by: Wade R

Expert Reply:

Since the bed length of your 2021 Ram 1500 is less than 6 feet you'd need the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550040 as it's only option that would slide back far enough as it can slide 22-1/2 inches.

Now since you have the air suspension the correct rail kit you'd need is the part # RP56018-53 which also provides the same rail design as what the Demco needs. The Valley hitch you have now would not give you enough clearance and without knowing what pin box you have on your trailer currently I can't know if a Sidewinder is a viable option. If you let me know what you have I can check though.

expert reply by: Jameson C