Recommended Base Rail Kit for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Question:
I have a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs - RP30075. What can I order to mount to a 2016 RAM 2500, crewcab with short bed with NO puck system?
asked by: Chuck H
Expert Reply:
To install the 16K Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round Tube Slider RP30075 on your short bed 2016 Ram 2500 I recommend using the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # BWRVK2602. Since this is a custom kit it means you won't be drilling into the frame of your truck which makes the installation way easier than a universal kit.
One other thing I recommend picking up as well is the Pollak 7-Way Wiring Kit # PK11893-11932 because it gives you a socket in your truck bed so it's easier to connect your trailer wiring.
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Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole - Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan w/ Factory Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Above the Bed
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