I purchased a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with short bed. It is factory prepped for a fifth wheel already. My question is this: what else do I need?

Dodge says all I need is the hitch itself, but when researching online it says I also need a mounting bracket that goes in the bed. I thought that was already installed under the bed?

Since you have the short bed, we recommend the slider fifth wheel hitch. We have a few options available for you in different capacities, but I will quote the 16K and 20K options. You do need the adapter kit that goes in the bed to adapt the prep package to an aftermarket fifth wheel hitch such as Reese or Curt. 

16K FIFTH WHEEL HITCH OPTIONS:

Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch with Slider refer to part 30869
Reese Rail Kit Mounting Adapter refer to part 30154

Curt Q16 16K Fifth Wheel with Slider refer to part 16521

Our customer asked: I have a trailer that is 20ft long, but including the hitch and a-frame front it is 22ft long. Which measurement is correct? Also is the height measured from top of the RV to the ground?
 

Getting the right dimensions for your RV cover isn't as hard as it may seem and we have all the steps laid out for you. Just grab a tape measure, pen and paper and you're ready!

Step 1: Measuring your RV length

First measure the length of your RV from bumper to bumper. Make note of additional measurements for anything that sticks out past the bumper - ladders and spare tires are common things to check for. Do not include hitches in these measurements.

Step 2: Measuring your RV height

Measure from the top of the roof down to the bottom of the frame. Measuring all the way to the ground will result in an ill fitting cover. AC units do not need to be included in your measurements as our manufactures take these units into account...

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I have a 2017 Ram 1500 without Eco Engine with a 6.4ft box and looking for a Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch without the slider

For your 2017 RAM 1500 without Eco Engine, we recommend the Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch refer to Curt's A16 5th wheel part 16120.

You would also need to purchase the Curt Universal Install kits refer to part 16204.

How do I measure my vehicle's frame width to confirm if this trailer hitch will fit?

When measuring the frame width on a vehicle, you will need to measure from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other frame rail.

Once you know the frame width of your vehicle, use our TRAILER HITCH SEARCH to find the correct trailer hitch.