5th Wheel Hitch Advice
I am seeking 5th Wheel Hitch Advice. I have a Dodge 3500 short bed (6’4”) truck with the factory installed 5th wheel prep package. My truck has the capacity (bed tongue and total weight) to handle t...
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Bob, first off all 6.5 bed trucks are not equal. Chevy has the longest axle center, to back of cab distance, so best case. Next comes Ford, you guessed it Dodge/Ram is normally considered shortest.
Due to the variety, Chevy owners often get by without a slider. Ford owners, ME, can get by without a slider. I have used a standard hitch in a 6' 9" bed for 16 years no issue. A very alert/aware Ram driver, with a rounded corner FW, could get by with no slider in a 6.4 bed.
I would suggest getting a slider in a 6.4 bed Ram. B&W makes a good manual slider, and Pullrite makes an automatic.
For the Ram puck system the B&W3600 non-slider is a great hitch, and has adjustable arms, that can be set full rearward. However, this is a driver beware, that could cause damage, when not giving full attention!
Jerry
Due to the variety, Chevy owners often get by without a slider. Ford owners, ME, can get by without a slider. I have used a standard hitch in a 6' 9" bed for 16 years no issue. A very alert/aware Ram driver, with a rounded corner FW, could get by with no slider in a 6.4 bed.
I would suggest getting a slider in a 6.4 bed Ram. B&W makes a good manual slider, and Pullrite makes an automatic.
For the Ram puck system the B&W3600 non-slider is a great hitch, and has adjustable arms, that can be set full rearward. However, this is a driver beware, that could cause damage, when not giving full attention!
Jerry
