Trailer Hitch Option for 2012 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2ft Bed and 5th Wheel with Reese Revolution Pin Box  

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Since your fifth wheel trailer has a Reese Revolution pin box, you will want a fixed(standard) fifth wheel hitch. The Revolution pin box will offer the necessary turning clearance and it is not recommend to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch with a Revolution pin box.

One fifth wheel hitch that I recommend looking at is the Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30928. This hitch has the premium single hook jaw and and a wide head for ultimate hitch to pin box contact and stability.

This hitch uses the industry standard above bed base rails. If you need a set of fifth wheel base rails and frame brackets, I recommend the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit, # RP30035-386. This kit includes all of the necessary hardware to complete the installation.

Please note, the Reese Revolution pin boxes typically comes with lockout bolts installed to prevent the turret from rotating. To change the pivot point from the fifth wheel hitch to the turret for better turning clearance, the lockout bolts will need to be removed and a wedge will need to be installed behind the king pin. The Revolution pin boxes typically some with a universal wedge, but custom wedges are available for certain fifth wheel hitches.

expert reply by: John H

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