Pulled the trigger,2105 Ram crew 3500,hitch install question

[jsrore]

Just bought 2015 Ram crew cab 3500, 6.7, SB, Laramie.

wanted to thank everyone for there advice on what size truck to get... Its much appreciated.
would like advice on the pros/cons of installing a under bed hitch my self.
any thoughts, concerns ETC....
I'm very mechanically inclined so that's not a issue... i have not read much on anyone installing the hitch them self's
so curious on opinions
i will more then likely go with slider under bed mount in the 20K area

Thanks

[rb71]

you can buy the 4 corner fifth wheel hitch mounts from ram( i did this to my new ram). then you can use a pull rite, b and w, curtis or who ever offers a factory mount hitch.
or, you could get a b and w upside down ball mount and use a companion setup. This is a very clean setup as well.
looking back i wish i went with that setup. you can move it very far back for more space in front of the bed for a fuel tank.
if you need the ram part numbers i can see if i can find them or go to the ram main page and contact customer support and they will give you the numbers.
bobby
if you want to see my setup pm me with your email and i will send you pictures.

[NC_Hauler]

CumminsDriver wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

If you look at the frame underneath the bed of the truck, you'll see what they're talking about as far as mounting a ball for a GN hitch or turnover ball for B&W type 5er hitch

[jsrore]

if your talking about the indents in the bed...then yes

[Rich1961]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

[Cummins12V98]

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

[Cummins12V98]

NC Hauler wrote:

Me Again wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:
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Ron said you are best buds now!:):)

He got us a good deal on the B&W Companion OEM RVK3600 5er hitch...kinda cool, I ordered one and so did he...so to be, what, 3800 miles or further apart or so ..yeah, we pretty good bud's...just like you and me Chris:)

Chris is West of me when at home but he is closer to you now. So I think that makes him more better "bud" at least for a while.

[NC_Hauler]

Me Again wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:
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Ron said you are best buds now!:):)

He got us a good deal on the B&W Companion OEM RVK3600 5er hitch...kinda cool, I ordered one and so did he...so to be, what, 3800 miles or further apart or so ..yeah, we pretty good bud's...just like you and me Chris:)

[Me_Again]

NC Hauler wrote:
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Ron said you are best buds now!:):)

[NC_Hauler]

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[jsrore]

cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

[Cummins12V98]

Even without the factory prep I have read that the parts are available for the 4 point puck system and is an easy install.

Non auto slide go with B&W slider if auto is wanted go with PullRite.

Most likely a 20K Companion non slider will work fine if you have an extended kingpin.

[RustyJC]

I use a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck under the bed with the 20,000 lb trailer weight/5,000 lb pin weight rated B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch in the bed (it uses an adapter post to connect it to the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch). B&W offers a slider hitch as well - you might check them out at turnoverball.com if you're interested.

I guess I'm a little amazed as we hardly ever see a Ram 3500 without the hitch prep package, even on a dealer's lot, down here in Texas.

Rusty

[jsrore]

no holes in the bed of truck.

so i assume no prep package

my guess this means i will need to drill holes my self in the bed?

another post said a under bed and slider i only have a few brands to choose from.

any recommendations?

thanks

[powderman426]

I helped my friend install the B&W companion and I was sure glad we had the truck on a lift. That piece that fits under the bed is massive. Cutting the hole is no problem as they supply a guide to make the small starter hole from underneath and the large hole is then done from the top side. Very nice hitch when done. I was impressed. BTW his was a 2014 so a 15 could be different.

[RustyJC]

Do you have 5 holes (one large one in the center with 4 smaller ones surrounding it) in the floor of the bed with a 7-pin Pollak receptacle on the bed wall? If so, you have the prep package; if not, you don't.

Rusty