All 5th Wheel Hitch Options for Factory RAM Towing Prep Package

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I read an article that the factory RAM towing prep group does not have a commercially available hitch plate that will fit the hole pattern. Is that true

asked by: Carl

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There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit the factory RAM towing prep package hole pattern. I'll list out the options we offer below along with a few recommendations. The article you found was likely an old article. RAM sort of botched the release of their OEM 5th wheel package back in 2012/2013 and they started selling trucks with the factory mounting kit before a hitch was actually designed and released. The trucks were sold for about 6 months before a hitch was actually released. The following hitches will fit all models (2500, 3500) and years (2013-Present) of the RAM trucks with the factory 5th wheel prep package.

Long -bed Models (Fixed Hitches)
B&W Companion 25K # BWRVK3600 (Recommended)
Reese OEM Ram 20K # RP30918
Curt E-16 16K # C16515-16021 (Entry-level/Economy)
Curt A16 16K # C16520-16021
Curt Q20 20K # C16530-16021
Curt A20 20K # C16044
Curt Q24 24K # C16545-16021
Curt Q25 24K # C16049
Curt A25 24K # C16046

Short-bed Models (Sliding hitches)
B&W Companion 20K # BWRVK3670 (Recommended)

The B&W Companion, Reese OEM Series, and the Curt A Series hitches are considered to be the premium options. The Q series hitches from Curt are basically just the previous generation of their A series hitches and the Curt E-16 hitch is an entry-level hitch that will get the job done, but you won't be very impressed with the ride quality.

My recommendation is the B&W Companion. B&W makes excellent hitches right here in the USA and a huge advantage they have is that the head unit can be easily removed from the base by pulling the two levers on either side of the head making it easier for one person to remove and install the hitch. For each of the hitches listed you are looking at over 150 lbs each. The Companion is one of the few hitches on the market that breaks down easily saving you time and effort. It is also the only sliding hitch option for short bed trucks.

There is also an OEM rail adapter, # RP30154, which allows any traditional 5th wheel hitch that uses the standard in-bed 5th wheel base rails to mount to RAM trucks with the OEM 5th wheel prep package.

I've attached a few videos for you to check out. I've also attached a link to our fitguide that lists all of your hitch options.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

For a 2018 Ram 3500 with the puck system, the absolute cream of the crop as far as fifth wheel hitches goes would be the USA manufactured B&W Companion, part #BWRVK3600. The extremely durable Companion's best features are the 1 inch thick jaw…

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Answer 2

Curt is the manufacturer of the Mopar branded 5th wheel trailer hitches. For example, the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part 82214742 is the same as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16530-16021 and the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part…

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Answer 3

The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part #C16049 comes with everything that you need to install on a 2017 Ram 3500 assuming you have the factory in-bed puck system (see photo). The hitch will drop into the pucks and you…

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at Reese and you have a couple options. If you wanted to use your current hitch in your new truck you will need to upgrade the slider of it to the #RP50024. Or, if you have a short bed truck and need the slider for tight turns,…

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Answer 5

The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30918 is a great option to use on your 2020 Ram 2500 to avoid hitting your bed sides since you have the RamBox system. You will need to use the Sidewinder Wedge Kit #RP44FR only if your Sidewinder is the 68220,…

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Answer 6

There are several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly in the 4 pucks in the factory 5th wheel prep package in your 2016 Ram 3500 long bed. I have compiled a list of them below for you: 25K B&W Companion #BWRVK3600 25K Curt #C16049…

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Answer 7

What you're wanting to do is possible, but it won't be inexpensive. Unfortunately, the upgrade won't involve just a new set of legs, you'll need a new center section as well as the hitch version that fits the Ford OEM and the Ram OEM…

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Answer 8

The hitch I would highly recommend is the Reese part #RP30918. This fits directly to the rail kit of your 2015 Ram 3500 and has a 20k capacity. To prevent chucking/noise this hitch uses a hook which grabs the king pin and holds it tightly which…

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Answer 9

According to Reese some of 5th wheel trailer hitch #RP30918 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are assembled and some are not. It looks like the ones they send to us are not assembled. But there really isn't a whole lot to the assembly and installation. I…

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Answer 10

The jaws on a trailer hitch do make a big difference in terms of the quality of the hitch, and though that is not the only factor it is certainly an important one. Like any product, fifth wheel hitches come in different styles and price points, with…

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Answer 11

The hitch does not have to be specific to the Sidewinder; however, certain fifth-wheel hitches are not compatible with Sidewinders. Sidewinders cannot be used with a 5th wheel hitch that mounts to a gooseneck hitch, the Curt Q or A series hitches, or…

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Answer 12

Yes, a Reese Sidewinder Pin Box and Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, #RP30918, can work together on a 2017 Ram 3500 with 6 ft. 4 in. bed with the #RP44FR wedge kit. If your original pin box was the Lippert 1621, then the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin…

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