5th Wheel And Gooseneck Adapter Recommendations For 2014 Dodge 3500 Dually With Tow Package

Question:

I currently have a 2013 Ford F450 with the factory Reese fifth wheel hitch with goose neck ball mount that I love. My question is can I get a similar mounting plate for under the bed to use this same hitch in a new 2014 Ram 3500 ? If not and I use the BandW Companion kit mentioned above, is it better to look for a Ram without the factory prep with the 5 holes and just drill the one 3 1/2inch hole or is there one where I wouldnt have to use rails with the factory prep ? I dont want rails in the back of the truck I like to remove the hitch and use the bed for hauling plywood and other items were the rails would get in the way. Thank you

asked by: Brian L

Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Reese and they told me that 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 trucks with the towing package installed would require the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter, part # RP30154. This above bed system attaches to the underbed towing package. It attaches to the sockets in the factory package and furnishes above bed rails for your standard 5th-wheel hitch. They told me there is no adapter available that would eliminate the need for above bed rails when the towing package is installed. This adapter can be easily removed when you want to have the bed of your truck available for carrying items like plywood as you mentioned.

I recommend the Reese Fifth Wheel, part # RP30928 for your truck. This hitch has a 20000 lb towing capacity and a 4 inch height adjustment, from 14 to 18 inches high. I have attached a product review video for this hitch.

When you tow a gooseneck trailer, you can use an adapter like the Curt 25K Gooseneck Plate for Fifth Wheel Rails, part # 16055. This attaches easily to the above bed rails in the truck and allow you to tow your gooseneck trailer. I have attached a link to a product review video for this adapter.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L