Determining if 2021 Ram 2500 Has OEM Prep for Picking Out Gooseneck

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I just bought a 2021 RAM 2500 Bighorn crew cab short bed to pull a 5th wheel which is setup for the Anderson gooseneck mount 3220. I dont think this truck has a factory prep package but Im not sure what that is. Can you explain what is meant by without factory prep?

asked by: TED W

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Hey Ted, so if you look in the bed of your truck and see 5 holes/pucks that would mean you have the OEM prep. I'd assume if you had it you'd have seen them by now. If you had it you'd only need a ball like the part # C60618.

If you don't have it you'd need a gooseneck hitch like the B and W part # BWGNRK1320 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, we do! It is Curt Custom Underbed OEM-Style Gooseneck Hitch item #C60633. This gooseneck hitch is confirmed to fit both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths of the new 2024 Ram 2500. It has a massive 35,000 lbs capacity and installs in…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 6

Hey Ted, so if you look in the bed of your truck and see 5 holes/pucks that would mean you have the OEM prep. I'd assume if you had it you'd have seen them by now. If you had it you'd only need a ball like the part #C60618. If you…

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