Crossbar and Bike Rack Recommendation to Fit RetraxPRO MX Tonneau Cover on 2022 Ram 3500

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Vehicle 2022 Ram 3500 long bed with a retractable Retrax PRO MX serial number 82233. I am interested in cross bars as well as attachments to carry 2 adult 26 bicycles. What are my options? Thanks in advance

asked by: Scott A

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Expert Reply:

Since you have the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover # RT80233 on your 2022 Ram 3500 you'll need to swap out your current rails for the XR Series Rails # RTX45FR. This way you get the T-Slots in the rails so you can mount accessories.

Once we have the XR rails in place I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars # RRVA165B-RRRLT600 which come with standard aero-style crossbars so it's compatible with a wide variety of applications, but also features quick releases behind the locked covering for the legs so you can remove just the legs and crossbars for better truck access if the need arises.

Then for a bike rack I recommend checking out the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack # TH598004 because it secures the bike by the frame which means it's compatible with a wide variety of styles plus you don't have to remove the front wheel to install the bike.

If this rack doesn't seem to fit the bill for your bikes please let me know what bikes you have and I can make a different recommendation!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

For your 2021 Ram 3500 long bed with the factory fifth wheel prep package the B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3670 that fits to it would easily fit under a RetraxPro like the part #RT80233 which fits your truck as well. If you had a short bed the…

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Answer 2

We do have tonneau covers that will be better when hauling a 5th wheel. Folding covers are not the best option because when folded up it sits above the bed rails quite a bit. This could result in damage to your trailer, the tonneau and your 2019 Ford…

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Answer 3

Starting with the tonneau cover I recommend taking a look at the RetraxPRO MX Hard Tonneau Cover #RT80233 for your 2019 Ram 3500. This is a really nice aluminum hard cover that will retract far enough to allow access to a chest style tool box in the…

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Answer 4

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.…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

Because your trailer has a Turning Point pin box and your Ram has a 6.5' bed I do recommend going with a fixed hitch and using the Turning Point as a rotating pin box to give yourself enough turning clearance. With you also having a puck system…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 10

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 11

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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Answer 12

You will want the hitch to be set at the height that 1) allows the trailer to be level, and 2) allows you a minimum of 6 inches between the bottom of the trailer loft and the top of the bed rails. The fifth wheel hitches offer several inches of up…

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