5th Wheel Hitch Fit for 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 with Short bed Towing 9000-lb Trailer

Question:

when i punch in the info on my truck this i what hitch and rails and under body kit i need is this the correct hitch for my 2011 dodge ram 2500 short bed to tow my fifth wheel that is 9,000 lbs ????

asked by: Glenn S

Expert Reply:

The Reese 5th wheel hitch and installation kit you reference, parts # RP30051 and # RP30035-023, are correct fits for your 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 with 6-foot short bed. These will fit as long as your truck does not have factory overload springs or a flare-side or step-side bed.

The installation kit # RP30035-023 is a semi-custom type that will require drilling for installation of the under-bed frame brackets. We do have an option that will not require drilling into the frame and that will reduce the overall installation time. This is a custom-fit kit # RP50140-58 from Reese. This is fully compatible with hitch # PS30094 and it is also compatible with diesel trucks with overload springs (but not gas engine models with overload springs).

I have linked an article for you that includes 5th wheel hitch installation tips.

expert reply by: Adam R