Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Ram 3500 without OEM Prep Package

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Trying to figure out which gooseneck hitch works with this truck

asked by: Scott

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For your 2022 Ram 3500 6-1/2 foot bed we have the Curt fifth wheel hitch part # C60633 that is a confirmed fit and our best option for your truck. It has a high towing capacity of 35,000 lb and is highly reviewed by our customers who have tried it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

According to my contact in the Tech Services department at Curt, you'll need the #C60633 gooseneck hitch that bolts into the existing underbed bracket on your truck. The hitch includes the safety chain loops and goosneck ball, so you won't…

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Answer 2

Your 2018 Dutchmen Voltage 3605 5TH wheel toy hauler has the mounting bolt pattern for a 1621HD Pin Box #LC1191151. You need the Reese Goose Box #RP85FR to allow you to use your gooseneck ball to tow your Voltage. The maximum GVWR is 20,000lbs with a…

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Answer 3

The Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328329 you linked to is a fit for the 1621 bolt pattern pin boxes so it will not fit your Lippert Rhino Box, but you have three other options that will. The first option is the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel…

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Answer 4

I have a way better option since you're looking for a product made in the USA. The Curt item #C60633 is not made here only assembled it does have the installation hardware though. Instead, I highly recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Curt Custom Underbed OEM-Style Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 35,000 lbs item #C60633 will fit all models of the 2022 Ram 2500 so long as they do not have the factory towing prep package. I have linked an installation video. I recommend adding…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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