Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2013 Ram 2500 And Lippert Turning Point Pin Box

Question

Question:

Which fifth wheel hitches for 2013 2500 Ram with short bed and crew cab compatible with turning point rotating pin box dry weight of RV 7,764, hitch weight 1,215. Thanks

asked by: Allison

0

Expert Reply:

For a compatible 5th wheel hitch for your 2013 Ram 2500 and Lippert Turning Point Pin Box you have three options:

The Curt E16 16,000 lbs # C16115 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204.

The Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56011-53.

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3200 with the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2605.

Of these choices, I personally prefer the B&W patriot. B&W is an all American made brand that is known for offering superior quality. Each of these hitches offer an adjustable height, but the Patriot is the only hitch with front to back adjustment. The rails are custom-fit for easy installation that will require no drilling into the frame of your Ram as well.

You'll will also need the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06 to prevent the king pin of your Turning Point from rotating in the jaws of your Patriot.

expert reply by: Kevin C

0

Answer 1

For the universal wedge #201100 and an Elite Series hitch you will follow the same directions and diagrams for the Signature Series hitches. I have included a picture for you that shows how the universal wedge should be oriented. I have also linked…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Since you have a Reese Revolution pivoting pin box you actually will need (and want) to use a fixed hitch and not a slider. Sliders are designed to provide additional turning clearance since it moves the pivot point back for the hitch but the Reese…

view full answer...

Answer 3

I have the current manual of the B and W Patriot hitch part #BWRVK3200 pulled up and it states that pivoting pin boxes like the Sidewinders, Reese Revolutions, and Lippert Turning Points can be used on page 4. I am not sure why you found that but the…

view full answer...

Answer 4

As long as your B and W Patriot hitch is the fixed hitch like part #BWRVK3200 and not the slider you could use the Curt rail kit adapter part #C88KR which fits the OEM pucks of your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. If you have the Patriot slider there isn't…

view full answer...

Answer 5

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.…

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

view full answer...

Answer 12

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

view full answer...