Recommended Custom Industry Standard 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2020 Ram 2500
Question:
Hello: I have a Reese 30047 5th wheel hitch in my 2017 Ford F-150 super crew with short bed. Can this hitch be installed in a 202O Ram 2500 with the short bed, crew cab. I have the Reese 10k Revolution Sidewinder pin box on my 5th wheel camper.
asked by: Keith L
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, you can install the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # RP30047 to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed crew cab. You will need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit item # RP56009-53. This kit is custom fit and provides you with a set of industry standard rails to mount your Reese 5th wheel hitch on.
I have linked an installation video below.
To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long item # C56000 to your 2020 Ram 2500. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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