Recommendations for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Short Bed Truck with a Gooseneck Hitch

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I have a 2006 dodgr ram 2500 short wheelbase. what are your thoughts about using a 5th wheel to gooseneck adaptor to haul rv?

asked by: Joel H

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Expert Reply:

Since you have a short bed truck I would not recommend you use a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter to tow your RV. The problem will be that you will not have enough clearance to make 90 degree turns with the RV because of the lack of clearance between the front of the trailer and the cab of your truck. Some fifth wheel trailers do not recommend the use of adapters so you will want to check the owners manual of the trailer as well.

Honestly the best recommendation I could give you would be to remove your gooseneck hitch, install fifth wheel rails and then use a hitch with a slider like the Curt E5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller # 16516 that you referenced.

Then you could use a Curt Spyder Gooseneck Adapter # 16085 if you need to tow a gooseneck trailer when needed. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.

For a fifth wheel rail kit for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 I would recommend the Curt Fifth Wheel Install Kit # C16420-204. I attached an install video and instructions for this product for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to hook up your fifth wheel trailer, you will want to start with the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #165616, locked in the tow position. When it comes time to make tight turns or when maneuvering your trailer into a camp site and need…

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Answer 2

The two most likely causes of a MaxxAir vent fan lid not opening or closing are either going to be a lift motor or operator failure. I recommend removing the motor and applying power directly to this to see if the shaft turns. If not, you know the…

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Answer 3

A slider hitch isn't needed with an 8 foot bed truck, but it doesn't hurt anything to use one though. Only downside is that it's going to weigh more than a stationary hitch really.

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 8

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 9

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 11

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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