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kc81c
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013

Looking for ideas with bedrail clearence on 2013 Ram 2500





I traded my 2011 F250 Short Box CrewCab for a 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab. We have a 2011 Heartland Sundance XLT 285BH fifthwheel and a B&W Companion Hitch. On the Ford I had plenty of both cab clearance turning and bed clearance. Now with the Ram I have a bit less clearance in the back of the bed then I would like but plenty of room in the front of the box. Also when hooked up I don't think the pickup is squating hardly at all. To fix the cab clearance I have a B&W slider on order. Currently its setup with the pinbox almost as close to the trailer as it goes there are several positions that would allow it to drop lower away from the trailer. My companion hitch is set in its highest position. Our trailer came with the axles already below the springs which is the only thing the dealers have told me as an option. What I can't find out from any of the local dealers I've called is how nose high do you dare have a fifth wheel. Looking for any ideas.

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  • dbbls's avatar
    dbbls
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    There are ways to raise the trailer which looks like what you need to do. One is to get a equalized, which goes between the springs, which is taller. A more expensive alternative is to install "Correct Tract" which will raise the trailer about 2 inches. This may seem like overkill but it allows you to align the trailer axles which may be a benefit. If you had been to the Heartland Rally last month you could have bought a Correct Tract system at a bargain. The new Heartland trailers have this system factory installed.
  • kc81c's avatar
    kc81c
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    Sitting level I have about 4"s in the rear of the bed and probably over 8"s in the front. I need to hook up again tomorrow and remeasure. If I can get the pickup to level out some I would have plenty of clearance. I do have the companion hitch setup so the head is in the furthest back and up position in the picture.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Jul 27, 2013
    You only need about 6 inches between bed side and trailer. I bet if you pull that pin box cover off you will find you can adjust the pinbox higher and level the trailer out some.

    B.O.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jul 27, 2013
    Is your B&W side supports all the way forward with the angled edges towards the back? If not re adjust before buying a slider.

    BTW, nice truck!
  • stro1965's avatar
    stro1965
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    How much bed cleaner do you have? Looks good to me in the pics you posted.

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