Can 2017 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer

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Ive been doing a ton of research on adding a 5th wheel hitch to my truck, a 2017 2500 limited with Ram Boxes. RAM absolutely does not equip any truck that has Ram Boxes with the 5th wheel prep kit. At first I was optimistic, there were a number of posts and videos talking about adding the 5th wheel hitch even with the Ram Boxes. Aftermarket RAM 5th wheel prep kits are available. I found the BandW RVK3400 Companion Slider 5th Wheel Hitch. This seemed great since I could install a BandW Turnoverball 1384 to my non 5th wheel truck. The main issue towing with the Ram Boxes is the 5th wheel pin box possibly hitting the sides of the truck bed in certain instances. The resolution to that is to add a 5th wheel pin box similar to the Reese 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret to the trailer. Somewhat expensive but not out of the question. Then i learned that the sidewinder cant be used with a hitch connected to the Turnoverball system due to the torque the sidewinder can put on the hitch. Well S^#. Is there a solution available, or do I really need a new truck?

asked by: Justin W

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You are on the right track and have all of the info correct so far. So you will need a Sidewinder on the trailer so that the pivot point is up higher and the pin box won't hit the Ram Boxes of your 2017 Ram 2500 but you need a fifth wheel setup that installs into a standard set of above bed rails since that gives the hitch 4 points of contact instead of just the gooseneck hitch post of the Turnoverball.

So you could use the Patriot B and W Hitch part # BWRVK3200 which has the same really nice jaw design of the Companion but uses the standard above bed rails like you'd need. Then for the rail kit you'd want the part # BWRVK2602 which is custom fit for your truck for an easier install. The Sidewinders are pin box specific so I can't recommend one of those till you know what trailer you are going to be towing and what pin box model it has on it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can tow both a 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer with your 2016 Ram 2500. However, in order to tow a 5th wheel trailer you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and Sidewinder pin box because you have the RamBox which limits clearance. In order…

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Answer 2

To mount your Pullrite SuperGlide 2700 5th Wheel Hitch to the bed of your 2022 Ram 2500 with a 6.5' bed you'll need the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2602. This custom fit kit will require…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 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 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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To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 8

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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