Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch And Underbed Mounting System For A 2020 Ram 2500

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I have a 2020 ram 2500 short bed diesel that did not come from the factory with the under bed puck system. I would like to be able to have a clean bed after removing the fifth wheel. I am looking at the demco 18k autoslide. What are my options? Can I purchase the oem puck system?

asked by: Gene L

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Expert Reply:

Unfortunately there isn't an aftermarket puck system available for a 2020 Ram 2500 and the only compatible rails for a Demco 18k Autoslide # DM8550034 in the bed of your Ram would be above bed # DM8552025-71.

If you're wanting a completely clear bed then the only option is going to be the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W along with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1320-5W. This will give you a completely clear bed when not towing and also allow you to tow gooseneck trailers with the included ball.

I've attached some videos below going over the features and installation of both of these hitches and their mounting kits.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

For the 2020 Ram 2500 factory prep pucks you will use the standard rail hitch #DM8550034 and then the rail adapter for RAM Pucks #DM6099. This gives you the components for the factory 5th wheel prep package and is a great fit for the truck. They will…

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Answer 2

The factory prep package was not offered on a Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 until 2013 therefore there would be no way to obtain this system on a 2012 no matter which bed you have. However, I can set you up with pucks using the Reese Elite Series and…

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Answer 3

The gears of the 21k Demco Hijacker #DM8550035 are a bit heavier duty than the 18k capacity version #DM8550034 to allow it to have a higher capacity. The lighter duty hitch weighs 276 lbs and the heavier duty version weighs 308 lbs. To install this…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Your existing tires are about 8 inches wide by about 26 to 26-1/2 inches in diameter. The larger 225/75-15 would be about 1/2 inch wider and around 28 inches in diameter, which would only use 3/4 to 1 inch of the available 3-1/2 inches of clearance…

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Answer 6

In order to be able to place bigger wheels and tires on your camper, the first thing needed is the bolt pattern you have on the existing wheels you wish to replace. The tire/wheel combos we offer for that tire size either have a 4 on 4 or 5 on 4-1/2…

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Answer 7

In order to account for clearance issues that may occur from changing to a larger wheel and tire combination, you will want to measure a few things on your Wildwood trailer first. To start, you will want about 2-3 inches between your tires. Also, you…

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Answer 8

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 11

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 12

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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