5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed With RamBox
Question:
1 have a 2016 ram power wagon 6 1/2 bed with Rambox. I want to pull my 5th wheel camper. I need a 20000 pound hitch with rails no oem puck system. What do you advise. Thank you in advanced.
asked by: Mark W
Expert Reply:
Since your 2016 Ram 2500 has the RamBox you will need a fixed 5th wheel hitch along with a rotating pin box. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 meets your 20,000 lb requirement and is also compatible with rotating pin boxes with the proper wedge. You will also need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16427-204 to add rails since you don't have the OEM prep package.
The correct wedge for this setup is the # C16992. I see you were already looking for a wedge for a Sidewinder pin box. If you have one on your 5th wheel then the only other thing you will need is a 5th wheel wiring harness # 20110. If not, you will need to choose a replacement pin box based on your bolt pattern. You may be able to identify it using the pin box number on the sticker, or you can measure to get the bolt pattern.
I have attached some installation videos, along with some helpful articles including one on identifying your pin box and how to measure for your reference.
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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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