Best 5th Wheel Hitch For Quiet Ride on 2021 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Factory Prep Package
Question:
I own a 2021 ram 2500 mega cab limited model I’m not sure what hitch is the best for ride and quiet towing a Forest river cedar creek 5th wheel. Need a tow rating of at least 18k. Don’t plan on towing that much but want to ensure I have plenty of weight carrying capacity. Truck came from factory prepped for 5th wheel and air bags for weight. Can’t stress on quiet ride and smoothness enough.
asked by: Darrel J
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system, the best 5th wheel hitch for a smooth, quiet ride is the sliding B&W Companion, with the correct part number for your Ram being the following:
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670
The Companion # BWRVK3670 has a 20,000 lb towing capacity, and is the best because it is constructed and designed to give you exactly what you are wanting, which is the best possible ride when towing. It does that with the combination of an immense jaw system, cushioned bushings, and a pivoting head, which work together to give you the most comfortable towing experience possible.
The biggest difference between the Companion and other 5th wheel hitches is the jaw system I mentioned. The jaws on the Companion are a full 1 inch thick and are why the Companion - more than any other hitch - minimizes the chucking, jarring and noise that can occur when towing a fifth wheel trailer. I have added a photo of the jaws so you can see their full breadth and why they act like an adhesive to your king pin. The size of the jaws, as well as the fact that B&W's tolerances are +/- .002 inch, are what makes such a huge difference.
The bushings on the Companion # BWRVK3670 are another important factor; they are made of polyurethane which act as cushions that absorb noise and rattle so you can get to your destination in comfort. This is why the Companion is considered the highest-quality fifth wheel hitch in the industry. As evidence of this you can see that this hitch has been reviewed some 2,000 times by our customers (as of this writing), and they have given it a nearly unanimous 5-star rating.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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