I have a 2013 Ram 2500 with aftermarket wheels and tires.Currently at the tailgate, the height of my bed is 59-60".We'll be delivering our 1st FW on wednesday, and im starting to get concerned i wont fit under the hitching area (lack of terminology here). I didnt even consider measuring it.So i have an appointment today to put my stock wheels and tires back on to be safe, but for the life of me i dont really want to do it if i dont have to.Is there some sort of standard on the height, and actually being able to back under the FW?Its a 2016 model.

There's more to it then that. You need to be able to tow reasonably level or you risk s****ing the ground with the back of the fiver. Trucks have been getting taller each year. Definitely put the original tires and wheels back on. You may have to flip axles to raise the trailer as well. Good luck with the new rig.

I am making an assumption that this measurement is with tail gate up, correct?So if indeed it will all boil down to the hitch height in bed vs. king pin distance. I had a concern when I purchased my 2015 GMC because it sat a lot higher then my 2500. I put the B&W hitch at the lowest setting 17" and hooked up to fifth wheel. I am right at a 6 inch clearance of my bed rails. Now when I measured everything before hooking up I thought I was going to have issues. But all worked out fine. The truck should compress a littl on the springs once the pin weight gets in the bed of the truck. That was the unknown piece I was not sure of.

Sometimes it is hard to mix multiple life style. OFF-ROAD Trucks and RV TRAILERS are two different worlds... Gotta do what pleases the wife I reckon...Give me a JEEP and a small utility trailer to carry my TENT supplies is my idea of camping pleasures setup around a creek bed somewhere WAY BACK off the beaten trail road. Momabear of course has different ideas here...Roy Ken

59-60" is the top of the tailgate, tailgate up. my stock tires measure about 31", the after markets are only 33". i don't think i would otherwise bat an eye, however with delivering the rv on wed. and turning around and pulling it on vacation that friday, i need everything to fall into place with as little problem as possible.what it really boils down to, i screwed around on the purchase and that pushed my delivery day back further that i would have otherwise liked.

1inch radius difference in tires shouldn't be a killer. How's the capacity rating of your aftermarket tires?

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gtsum
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
my truck sits right at 60 high on the bedrails (stock 3500). I have about 7 inches clearance at the bedrails and hitch is in lowest position. I am about 1-2 inches nose high on the toy hauler
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Aug 01, 2015
thirtydaZe wrote:
Well i had it done. As suspected, i only gained an inch and a half. Truck drives a lot lighter.

I feel pretty good about it, now that ive done my part we'll see how it goes on wednesday.

Your pulling power will be better with the stock tires.
thirtydaZe
Nomad
Aug 01, 2015
Well i had it done. As suspected, i only gained an inch and a half. Truck drives a lot lighter.

I feel pretty good about it, now that ive done my part we'll see how it goes on wednesday.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
The big problem is buying a new truck and towing an older fifth.

chevman
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Aug 01, 2015
Really depends how much pin weight you have. More weight means the truck will sit lower. Hook it up and see how it looks on level ground. The RAM's settle a lot. Ideally the truck will be sitting level with the RV attached and loaded for travel. Like this.
thirtydaZe
Nomad
Aug 01, 2015
MNRon wrote:
1inch radius difference in tires shouldn't be a killer. How's the capacity rating of your aftermarket tires?

Tires and wheels are good for towing, weight wise.

I am a bit afraid ill only gain an inch and a half and it wont matter anyhow.

Trying to keep in mind the fact that ill tow a bit easier with the stock configuration.
Colo_Native
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
Mine is at 58" and no problem there is about 6" clearance from the FW and bed rails tail gate has to be down to load and unload of course
MNRon
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015
1inch radius difference in tires shouldn't be a killer. How's the capacity rating of your aftermarket tires?
thirtydaZe
Nomad
Aug 01, 2015
59-60" is the top of the tailgate, tailgate up.

my stock tires measure about 31", the after markets are only 33".

i don't think i would otherwise bat an eye, however with delivering the rv on wed. and turning around and pulling it on vacation that friday, i need everything to fall into place with as little problem as possible.

what it really boils down to, i screwed around on the purchase and that pushed my delivery day back further that i would have otherwise liked.
RoyB
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2015
Sometimes it is hard to mix multiple life style. OFF-ROAD Trucks and RV TRAILERS are two different worlds... Gotta do what pleases the wife I reckon...

Give me a JEEP and a small utility trailer to carry my TENT supplies is my idea of camping pleasures setup around a creek bed somewhere WAY BACK off the beaten trail road. Momabear of course has different ideas here...

Roy Ken

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