Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed With Prep Package
Question:
Hello, I have a 2018 Tam 3500 megacab short bed with the puck system. Just bought a 2023 fifth wheel. What are my options besides the bnw companion slider?
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
The best option for your 2018 Ram 3500 is the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670. If you really don't want this hitch the next best option would be the Demco Autoslide # DM69GV. These are also the only two options that will directly fit the puck system on your truck.
A 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 # C16541 requires the use of adapter rails # C29BR to fit. A hitch like this may come at a lower price point, but when you add the additional cost of the rails it negates that. You are also going to sacrifice quality.
The quality and features of the B&W are hard to beat. Using this hitch will give you a smoother, quieter, and overall better towing experience with your new 5th wheel. It features 1" thick dual jaws for a solid connection on the king pin, polyurethane bushings, and a non-binding latch handle. The cam-action latch handle is great because it allows for a simple release of the jaws, even on unlevel terrain.
I have attached some review and installation videos of the different 5th wheel hitches below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Dodge Ram Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-7/8 - 19-3/8 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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