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1Adam12
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Jan 18, 2014

Help from 2013 Ram 3500 owners

Hey folks sorry for a redundant post & topic ( searched previous threads) but I need to cut to the chase. I'm moving from a 2006 Mega Cab with Pullrite superglide to a 2013 3500 long bed crew cab. The truck has the fifth wheel prep package. Please tell me what the Jan 2014 hitch update is for fifth wheel towing ( not gooseneck). Does this package still require a rail accessory to be able to use Reese or similar hitch or is there now a drop in fifth wheel hitch compatible with prep package?

Thanks for helping!
  • I believe Reese and Curt, as mentioned above, are just about ready to ship their hitches that need NO ADAPTER. Not sure of exact time frame. Call them Monday morning, and I am sure they will have a pretty accurate date.

    Others may be about ready too, but I am not aware of them.
  • 1Adam12 wrote:
    Hey folks sorry for a redundant post & topic ( searched previous threads) but I need to cut to the chase. I'm moving from a 2006 Mega Cab with Pullrite superglide to a 2013 3500 long bed crew cab. The truck has the fifth wheel prep package. Please tell me what the Jan 2014 hitch update is for fifth wheel towing ( not gooseneck). Does this package still require a rail accessory to be able to use Reese or similar hitch or is there now a drop in fifth wheel hitch compatible with prep package?

    Thanks for helping!


    I have the 2013 long bed crew cab dually in my sig. I also have the GN/5er prep package...I'm using my Reese 20K Signature hitch on the picture frame adapter that fits perfectly into the GN/er prep package.

    Don't know aobut any Jan. 2014 hitch update...BUT, what I think you're asking,"Is there a hitch(s) out there that fit into the 5er/GN prep package holes....and the answer is yes....there are several manufacturers that are building some 5er hitches to fit into the prep package holes and you don't need to purchase the picture frame adapter. You would probably have to look up 5er hitchs that you're interested in, (Reese and Curt are two that I'm pretty sure are making this type 5er hitch, there may be more. You would be looking for a 5er hitch for 2013 Ram 3500 /with GN/5er prep package.