Compatibility of RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch with Reese Install Kit # RP50140-58 for 2005 Ram

Question:

I need rails and an install kit for a 15K RBW Lil Rocker 5th wheel hitch. I would prefer an install kit for a 2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab. I do not want to use a universal kit if I can avoid it.

asked by: Conrad M

Helpful Expert Reply:

I believe the RBW hitch you specified uses industry standard bed rails. You can check this by measuring the side to side and front to back spacing of the hitch mounting tabs. If front to back, measured center to center the tabs are about 22 inches apart, and are either 10 inches, 20-1/2 or 29 inches apart side to side, measured center to center, the hitch will fit industry standard rails like those from Reese, Curt, Valley, Husky or Draw-Tite.

I'd recommend the Reese Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit, part # RP50140-58. This kit attaches to the truck frame using U-bolts and existing holes. No drilling into the frame is required. You will need to drill through the truck bed to attach the bed hitch mounting rails to the frame brackets.

If you do not already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the truck bed, you can install one using part # HM42137. I've linked you to an install video for the hitch install kit as well as the wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L