RAM 2500 Hitch

[michigancougar]

Bought a new 2014 a week ago and the found out that neither pullright nor Demco was planning on making their under the bed hitch mount systems for the auto sliders - major bummer. Dealer said they didn't think they could add the 5th wheel prep package afterwards - really bummed. I persisted and found a parts guy that really dug and the parts ARE available and were installed today after the service manager pulled out most of his hair thinking it was going to be a huge event.

Bottom line is the prep "Pucks" are available after market and can be installed - now if only the picture frame part wasn't back ordered everywhere in the US for 2-4 weeks! got the pucks, got the new pullrite auto slider just need the part to marry the two together.

[michigancougar]

great idea gary

[garysol]

I installed a small ATV winch up in my attic area to pull the Superglide out of the truck. Best $60.00 (Harbor Freight) I have spent in along time!

[michigancougar]

got the picture frame delivered after we went camping in old truck Friday - so yesterday i put that is and adjusted it - today I got he hitch put in and tested it - very pleased on first haul. glad I went with the auto slider. downfall is the weight - will have to add chain fall to pole barn to remove the hitch - hitch is 200 lbs at least and the picture frame another 80. like others have said I wish the hitch and picture frame could be removed as one piece and could have if I used pullrites picture frame that cost another $200

[garysol]

oilslick wrote:

garysol wrote:

Water-Bug wrote:
In reality, there are very few instances when two extra feet of length inside the tailgate really makes any difference. A more compelling question may be "If you are going to but a PU truck, why would you ever buy a 1/2 ton?"

I always wonder why anyone would buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton. Price difference is minimal, dimensions are the same and the ride quality on the new 1 ton SRW's are on par with a 1/2 ton of just a few years ago.

Why buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton? well if you are commercial and the weigh scales say "all commercial trucks over 4500kg (9800lbs) report then lights are flashing" the 1 ton HAS to report even if empty as it goes on GVWR where the 3/4 ton drives by.

I don't think that many people posting on this forum are towing there 5th wheels commercially and those that are HOPEFULLY know what they need.

[cuzbcuz]

Had a similar issue, involved a Reese hitch and my new 2014. Was informed that Reese did not have the kit to install in stock and it would be several months before parts would be avail. Ended up installing a B&W Companion hitch as they had all of the necessary parts avail.

[semlohde]

I got my 2500 in December and couldn't find frame brackets from Reese. Curt had them so my trailer guy put those on and connected my Reese slider on. I have the pro series and that slider bar is a pain disconnecting and I'm upgrading Monday to the rp30051 hitch. My problem and pain is the pin box is lippert1716 extended. My hitch is in the last hole so about 2 inches below the bed top - as high as it'll go. But the pin box is so long it gets too close to the side of the bed. And sliding back all but touches the tailgate. I raised the pin box but the part it attaches to in the trailer hangs low still - I wanted to get the trailer level. So now I'm looking for a decent 5th wheel tailgate so I don't ruin mine. My bed is 6'4". I've already kissed the left side of the cab denting the truck good. So if you have a full bed and short pin box all should be fine. I've been told I didn't need a slider, but after I kissed the bed on the other truck I got one. Then my 2014 Ram came with 18" tires raising everything. I'm about tired of adjusting!

[oilslick]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

oilslick wrote:
I have owned trucks for over 40 years and always had long boxes until my current 2011. Lets compare long box to short.. both can carry an extension ladder on a rack, 4X8 sheets, 2x4x8, x10 and x12 dimensional lumber, ok the long box can carry 16ft at a push. neither can carry 20ft rebar or flat steel and neither can carry 24 ft steel tubing. So just how many 16 ft dimensional lumber do most of us carry and if you are already carrying the longer steel you have a trailer for that. The short box is so much easier to get around in especially if it's a crew cab.

Hey the stupid little "Smart Car" is easier to get around in also but where do you draw the line?

The "stupid little smart car" can't do a single one of the items I suggested so it's a non factor.

[oilslick]

garysol wrote:

Water-Bug wrote:
In reality, there are very few instances when two extra feet of length inside the tailgate really makes any difference. A more compelling question may be "If you are going to but a PU truck, why would you ever buy a 1/2 ton?"

I always wonder why anyone would buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton. Price difference is minimal, dimensions are the same and the ride quality on the new 1 ton SRW's are on par with a 1/2 ton of just a few years ago.

Why buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton? well if you are commercial and the weigh scales say "all commercial trucks over 4500kg (9800lbs) report then lights are flashing" the 1 ton HAS to report even if empty as it goes on GVWR where the 3/4 ton drives by.

[Cummins12V98]

garysol wrote:

Water-Bug wrote:
In reality, there are very few instances when two extra feet of length inside the tailgate really makes any difference. A more compelling question may be "If you are going to but a PU truck, why would you ever buy a 1/2 ton?"

I always wonder why anyone would buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton. Price difference is minimal, dimensions are the same and the ride quality on the new 1 ton SRW's are on par with a 1/2 ton of just a few years ago.

So true!

[garysol]

Water-Bug wrote:
In reality, there are very few instances when two extra feet of length inside the tailgate really makes any difference. A more compelling question may be "If you are going to but a PU truck, why would you ever buy a 1/2 ton?"

I always wonder why anyone would buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton. Price difference is minimal, dimensions are the same and the ride quality on the new 1 ton SRW's are on par with a 1/2 ton of just a few years ago.

[Water-Bug]

In reality, there are very few instances when two extra feet of length inside the tailgate really makes any difference. A more compelling question may be "If you are going to but a PU truck, why would you ever buy a 1/2 ton?"

[Cummins12V98]

oilslick wrote:
I have owned trucks for over 40 years and always had long boxes until my current 2011. Lets compare long box to short.. both can carry an extension ladder on a rack, 4X8 sheets, 2x4x8, x10 and x12 dimensional lumber, ok the long box can carry 16ft at a push. neither can carry 20ft rebar or flat steel and neither can carry 24 ft steel tubing. So just how many 16 ft dimensional lumber do most of us carry and if you are already carrying the longer steel you have a trailer for that. The short box is so much easier to get around in especially if it's a crew cab.

Hey the stupid little "Smart Car" is easier to get around in also but where do you draw the line?

[Cummins12V98]

garysol wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:


If you want to use a truck as a truck a standard longed truck is the way to go.

I bet most RV.ers are like me and all that there truck hauls around is the groceries and bicycles when not towing the fifth wheel.

I would assume the same!

[oilslick]

I have owned trucks for over 40 years and always had long boxes until my current 2011. Lets compare long box to short.. both can carry an extension ladder on a rack, 4X8 sheets, 2x4x8, x10 and x12 dimensional lumber, ok the long box can carry 16ft at a push. neither can carry 20ft rebar or flat steel and neither can carry 24 ft steel tubing. So just how many 16 ft dimensional lumber do most of us carry and if you are already carrying the longer steel you have a trailer for that. The short box is so much easier to get around in especially if it's a crew cab.

[garysol]

Cummins12V98 wrote:


If you want to use a truck as a truck a standard longed truck is the way to go.

I bet most RV.ers are like me and all that there truck hauls around is the groceries and bicycles when not towing the fifth wheel.