Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Compatible with 2014 Ram 3500 Factory Installed Fifth Wheel Prep Package
Question:
What options are available to install a fifth wheel hitch in a 2014 Ram 3500 that has the factory installed fifth wheel prep package? Im having a difficult time finding one that is sized properly to match the factory hole dimensions.
asked by: Luis G
Expert Reply:
The problem you are having is something that new Ram owners are experiencing in part because Dodge sort of put the cart before the horse on their OEM underbed system. For a while there were no hitches that fit directly into the system but now there are hitches that will fit.
Curt and B and W make hitches that will fit directly into the underbed hitch prep package of your vehicle. For a Curt hitch with a 24k capacity check out the part # C16545-16021. For a B and W hitch with a 25k capacity check out the part # BWRVK3600.
There is also another solution. You can use adapter # RP30154 and then use a Reese, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Curt, Valley, or Husky 5th wheel trailer hitch that fits in above the bed rails.
For a hitch I recommend going with the 16K Reese hitch # RP30047 It is a good entry level hitch that has a dual-jaw for a secure king pin connection and a 4-Way pivoting head. If a higher capacity is needed they have a 20K model, # RP30928.
If your truck is a short bed then you would need the slider versions # RP30051 for 16K and # C16541 for a 20K.
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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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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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 - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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