Adapter for Using Industry Standard 5th Wheel Hitch in Factory Pucks of Ram 2500

Question:

Just bought a 5th wheel camper. I have a Ram 2500 short bed. It has the factory puck system in bed. Im looking at a Reese pro-series 15k capacity with rails. Would that be all I need? Are there any adaptor pieces I need? Do I have to use the rails included if I have a puck system?

asked by: Audra P

Helpful Expert Reply:

To use an industry standard rail compatible 5th wheel hitch like your Reese 15K 5th wheel hitch with your factory pucks in your Ram 2500 short bed, you'll need a rail adapter like # RP30154. The adapter mounts in the pucks, and would provide industry standard 5th wheel rails for the hitch to mount to. You won't need the rails.

For a short bed truck, you'll want to be sure to use a sliding hitch to provide the proper clearance between the front of the 5th wheel and the rear of the truck cab.

You might also be interested in a 7-way connector for the bed of your truck like # C56000.

expert reply by: Mike L