Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Ram 2500 without OEM Prep Package
Question:
Recommendations for 2021 ram 2500 hd without the puk system
asked by: Chris R
Expert Reply:
For a 2021 Ram 2500 that doesn't have the OEM prep package I would recommend the B and W Companion hitch with Turnoverball rail kit part # BWGNRK1320. Since you have a short bed truck there's a chance you'd need a slider hitch part # BWRVK3400 to provide additional turning clearance. If the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose though like most of the modern trailers do you'd be able to get by with a fixed hitch like part # BWRVK3500.
Either way a slider hitch can still work for you but a fixed hitch is a little lighter weight and has less moving parts so ends up being quieter.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 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
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 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
- B and W
more information >
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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