Sidewinder Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram with Short Bed to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer  

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Yes, a Sidewinder would be the perfect product to tow a fifth wheel trailer on a vehicle with a bed shorter than 6 feet like what you have on your 2012 Ram 1500.

Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have know in order to pick out the correct one.

There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM pin box of the trailer that will list the pin box number that is on the trailer. If not, I've attached our help guide article which will walk you through identifying your pin box.

Once you figure out which pin box you have you can check the FAQ I attached that has a chart that shows the correct Sidewinder to get based on which pin box you have. For example the # RP61412 will fit a Lippert 1116 or 1716 bolt pattern.

Since you will be using a Sidewinder you will want to use a stationary hitch.

For a fifth wheel rail installation kit you would want the part # RP30035-386, and then for a 5th wheel hitch I would recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047. This hitch has a jaw system that provides excellent king pin contact that should work very well for you. Check out the review video I attached.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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