Will a Fixed Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Fit in a 2022 Ram 2500 Short Bed w/ Factory Puck System
Question:
I have a 2022 Ram 2500. Will the fixed version of the Curt A20 5th wheel hitch fit in the short bed of my truck with prep package?
asked by: Myron
Expert Reply:
The answer is yes, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16044 will fit into the factory puck system of your 2022 Ram 2500 with short bed. But there are additional factors to consider before using that hitch in a short bed because of the turning clearance issues that come with using a fixed hitch in a short bed. If your 5th wheel has a rotating pin box then you cannot use this hitch.
If your 5th wheel does not have a rotating pin box then you would want to measure to ensure you will have enough clearance between your 5th wheel and the cab of your truck to use a fixed hitch. You can use the following formula to determine your clearance. A-C= Clearance (A=Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab Minus C= Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half). If you do this and you do not have at least 4" of clearance then you will need to use wither a sliding 5th wheel hitch or a rotating pin box to have enough clearance to safely turn at slow speeds.
If you want to go with a sliding hitch then the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541 is the sliding version of the Curt A20 and will attach to your truck using the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # C16022 which will fit into the factory puck system in your truck.
If you are wanting to go with a rotating pin box then you can reach out to me with your pin box number and I can recommend the compatible rotating pin box for your 5th wheel.
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- CURT
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