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5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Ram 3500 with Factory Installed 5th Wheel Prep Package  

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What options are available to install a fifth wheel hitch in a 2016 Ram 3500 that has the factory installed fifth wheel prep package? Im having a difficult time finding one that is sized properly to match the factory hole dimensions.

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There are actually several hitches available now that fit directly into the 2016 Ram factory OEM prep package. There is also an option to use a special adapter if you already have a hitch or if you plan on getting a slider hitch (for short bed trucks).

The hitches that fit directly are:

# BWRVK3600, rated for 25K
# C16545-16021, rated for 24K
# C16530-16021, rated for 20K
# C16520-16021, rated for 16K, dual jaw
# C16515-16021, rated for 16K, slide-bar jaw

You can also use adapter # DM6099 and then use a Reese, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Curt, Valley, or Husky 5th wheel trailer hitch that fits in above the bed rails if you already have one.

If you don't have a hitch already and want to use the adapter I recommend going with the 16K Reese hitch # RP30047. It is a good entry level hitch that has a dual-jaw for a secure king pin connection and a 4-Way pivoting head.

You can also use the # RP30918 which will drop right into your Ram's puck system with no adapters needed.

If your truck is a short bed then you would need the slider versions # RP30051 for 16K. I have included a couple of review videos for you showing the features of the hitches.

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Instructions for BWRVK3600Instructions for C16515-16021Instructions for DM6099Instructions for RP30047Instructions for RP30051Instructions for RP30918Instructions for C16420-104

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B and W Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - BWRVK3600 Review
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Curt Fifth Wheel - Fixed Fifth Wheel - C16049 Review - Video
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Reese Fifth Wheel - Sliding Fifth Wheel - RP30051 Review - Video
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