Recommended Gooseneck-to-5th-wheel Adapter For A 2013 Ram 3500 Short Bed
Question:
Im looking into buying a 5th wheel rv and included in the deal is a 5th wheel hitch. The hitch is a curt e25 and comes off a 2022 Ram 2500 crew cab with short bed and has the 5th wheel prep Puck system/style hitch. My truck is a 2013 Ram 3500 mega cab with a short bed and not the 5th wheel prep I do have a gooseneck ball though. Is there an adapter that I can install to use the puck style hitch in my truck. Thanks!
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
There is an adapter that you can use with your 2013 Ram 3500, however there is not an adapter that will work with your existing gooseneck setup and provide pucks.
Instead, you'd be adding industry standard above-bed rails. The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs # C16210 will work for you if you have a standard gooseneck ball hole, and # 16310 will work if you have the square B&W Turnoverball square ball hole.
Since these rails will not provide the pucks you need, you'll have to use a different 5th wheel hitch.
If you're interested, these hitches are comparable to what you're getting:
-The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265
& the,
-Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180.
Both of these hitches have a 25K towing capacity, a vertical load limit of 6,250-lbs, and a height adjustment range 13"-17".
Additionally, since you are going to be using an adapter, you are going to want to make sure that you are not exceeding the 20K capacity.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
more information >
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
more information >
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