Can The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Be Transferred From A 2022 Ram 2500 To A Newer Ram 3500
Question:
Kevin, Thank you very much for the quick response! I believe I may be confusing myself with the terminology as I am a novice at this 5th wheel thing. Just to clarify 2022 Ram 2500 with factory installed prep requires the BWRVK3600. 2022 (or newer) RAM 3500 with 8ft bed (and the same factory installed prep) would accept the same BWRVK3600. If I step down to the shorter (6ft 4in) bed, than I would need the slider base. Do I have this all correct?
asked by: Gary M
Expert Reply:
Yes, if you have the factory puck system in both vehicles you would be able to use the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 in the bed of both trucks. Factory Prep Package and Puck System are just two terms for the same thing, 4 "pucks" (mounting points) for a 5th wheel hitch and typically also a puck for the a gooseneck ball.
If you end up getting a shorter bed than 8' you can run into clearance issues depending on the trailer so we always recommend using a sliding hitch so that you don't end up in a bind with the truck and trailer touching. If this is the case for you then I recommend getting the sliding base # BWRVB3670 for the additional turning clearance and to minimize the cost.
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Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ram Towing Prep Package - 20K
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Slider
- Companion
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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