Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 3500 with Hitch Prep Package
Question:
I have a 2014 Dodge Ram BigHorn 3500 with factory installed rails under the bed. Can I install this hitch?
asked by: Jim S
Expert Reply:
If you have an 8 foot bed you have a couple options for a hitch that will fit in the factory hitch prep package of your 2014 Ram 3500.
You could get the Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ram Hitch Prep part # C16530-16021. Or you could get the B and W Fifth Wheel For Ram Hitch Prep part # BWRVK3600. Both hitches have 2 piece jaws that would provide excellent hitch to king pin contact for minimal chucking, so for the price I would go with the Curt.
If you have a 6 foot bed you will need a slider hitch to make 90 degree turns, but before you get a hitch you would need the Reese Rail adapter part # RP30154. For a slider hitch with plenty of capacity for your setup you would want the Reese 20k Slider Hitch part # RP30083.
The part # RP30142 would not fit your vehicle as it is designed for Ford underbed and Elite Series Reese Rail kits.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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