Fifth Wheel Hitch That Works With Rotating Pin Boxes.

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Hi, I have a ram short bed, and want to unlock my turning point pin box, what is the best and lightweight hitch that will work for me?

asked by: Eric S

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One of the best hitches I know of is B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3255 and its B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2602.

It is a high quality, easy to remove and replace.

expert reply by: David B

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Answer 1

The Ram trucks that have the Ramboxes are a bit of a challenge to tow a fifth wheel trailer with the issue is not the height of the bed rails so much as it is the width of the bed rails. Since they are much wider and make the truck bed quite a bit…

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Answer 2

We always recommend either a sliding hitch or rotating pin box for any bed lengths under 8' to ensure 90 degree turning clearance. You can still pull your 2022 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS with your 6-1/2' bed but you run the risk of the nose…

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Yes, you can use the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 with a rotating pin box. The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 does mount to industry standard rails. There is not a B&W Companion hitch available that fits…

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I attached a picture that shows the Bakflip G2 part #BAK26203 installed on a very similar 2017 Ram 3500 short bed and you can see that with the last panel folded down the fifth wheel hitch head is accessible. This means you'd also have access to…

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For your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3255 along with the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2505. B&W is American made and well known for…

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If you are having trouble fitting the wedge that came with your Lippert Turning Point pin box to your 18K B&W Patriot #BWRVK3255 then you can use the Custom Wedge #SWW-06 instead. This is actually designed for use with the Reese Sidewinder pin…

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I have attached the complete installation instructions for the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3270 for you to check out. The instructions include detailed steps for the installation and assembly process for the hitch upon…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 11

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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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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