Can Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Hitch # RP58079 in 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Tow 32-Foot Cattle Trailer
Question:
can this ball mounted on that plate and pinned on the reese rails on this 02 dodge 2500 put in when truck was first bought, be used to pull 32 ft cattle trailer ? or even a 20 ft stock trailer? everyday???
asked by: Bret S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Hitch # RP58079 mounts in your existing 5th wheel base rails to allow towing a gooseneck-equipped trailer. This unit has a vertical load limit (tongue weight) capacity of 6,250-lbs and a gross towing weight rating of 25,000-lbs.
Fifth wheel base rails are not specifically load-rated; the same base rails will be used with a 15K hitch and with a 20K hitch. The limiting factor for pulling your cattle trailers will be your Ram tow rating.
According to my research the 2002 Ram 2500 has a gross towing weight capacity of 15,100-lbs; the 2002 Ram 2500 Quad Cab has a gross towing weight rating of 14,700-lbs. As long as your fully loaded trailers do not exceed the vehicle ratings you are clear to tow them using the Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch.
