5th Wheel Hitch For 2020 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Puck System & Side Ram Boxes

Question:

what about b&w companion 5th wheel hitch ?

asked by: ROBERT H

Expert Reply:

There is an option to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system and side boxes, though for clearance what you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. The Sidewinder will replace your 5th wheel trailer's factory pin box, moving the pivot point back to the turret (instead of the hitch), which allows for enough clearance so your trailer doesn't contact your Ram truck.

First, let's get to the hitch, and the best option for your Ram is going to be from Reese:

- Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # RP30918

I like the M5 # RP30918 the best for your truck for a number of reasons, starting with its Talon jaw system. This jaw system is different than other hitches because it is always ready to accept the king pin, so you don't have to open it, you can just back in and hook up, which makes it a lot easier to use than other hitches. The Talon jaws are also a single piece, and that helps ensure they are always completely and securely wrapped around the king pin, greatly reducing the amount of movement of the king pin in the jaws, which leads to a more stable and comfortable ride.

Another reason the M5 # RP30918 is the best option for you is because it offers the ability to offset the head by 1-1/2 inches to the front or rear, which is important because it gives you additional clearance. The hitch will fit directly in the puck system of your Ram 2500, and is also compatible with a Sidewinder.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Robert H.

1/12/2022

what about b&w companion 5th wheel hitch ?

Kyle S.

1/12/2022

You can absolutely use the Companion in your 2020 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system, and since it attaches to the puck system, it is compatible with a Sidewinder. The correct fit for the Companion in your truck is the following: - B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 The other thing you will need is the wedge, which is the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP74FR.