Trying to identify a 5er hitch

[dedmiston]

I bought a used 2014 RAM 3500 and it had one of these in the bed:



I can't tell what it is, so I don't know how to find instructions to get it out.

I'll be installing a B&W Companion and I'll need to get at those factory holes.

[45Ricochet]

Ahh Randy Newman's song " short people" now comes to mind :B
Like NBA short is a 6'4" guard.

[NC_Hauler]

dedmiston wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

dedmiston wrote:


I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

Even more fun, try it with a dually :B That hip makes it another 6" of reach.

I purchased from Amazon a "Hitchmate tire step" that fits over outside dually tire and adjustible height..It folds up and can lay in the bed of your truck, even has a tote bag...about $35 bucks...also comes in handy for non-tall people when washing the hood of their truck.

Really a great tool for reaching inside the bed to mess around with the hitch.

Looks good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Z9KE0

Works great, not expensive, put in back of the truck; when you tow put it in the 5er, unfold put on tire, work hitch, fold up, put back in the bed of the truck:)

[Hannibal]

crcr wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

rickeoni wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
I believe we'll be seeing some unsolicited pictures soon for a hitch recommendation. 🙂

ROTFL :B

X3:B

X4 :B

X5 :B

Never understood the need for a 600 lb hitch!

[dedmiston]

NC Hauler wrote:

45Ricochet wrote:

dedmiston wrote:


I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

Even more fun, try it with a dually :B That hip makes it another 6" of reach.

I purchased from Amazon a "Hitchmate tire step" that fits over outside dually tire and adjustible height..It folds up and can lay in the bed of your truck, even has a tote bag...about $35 bucks...also comes in handy for non-tall people when washing the hood of their truck.

Really a great tool for reaching inside the bed to mess around with the hitch.

Looks good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Z9KE0

[dedmiston]

45Ricochet wrote:

dedmiston wrote:


I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

Even more fun, try it with a dually :B That hip makes it another 6" of reach.

I should have mentioned that. I have a dually. There's no way I can reach that pin without scratching up the hip. Maybe I need one of those trash grabber claw thingies.

[NC_Hauler]

45Ricochet wrote:

dedmiston wrote:


I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

Even more fun, try it with a dually :B That hip makes it another 6" of reach.

I purchased from Amazon a "Hitchmate tire step" that fits over outside dually tire and adjustible height..It folds up and can lay in the bed of your truck, even has a tote bag...about $35 bucks...also comes in handy for non-tall people when washing the hood of their truck.

Really a great tool for reaching inside the bed to mess around with the hitch.

[shepstone]

dedmiston wrote:

jerem0621 wrote:

bfast54 wrote:
Great job Cummins 12V 98:C

Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!

kinda like the pot calling the kettle black..:W

I figured the OP would appreciate it since he is considering the exact same hitch....:S

I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

I am 5'6 on a good day. I put 1 foot on the wheel & hoist myself up and reach it that way . I used to use one of those folding step that goes over the wheel but it only got in the way and was just something else to cart around

[45Ricochet]

dedmiston wrote:


I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

Even more fun, try it with a dually :B That hip makes it another 6" of reach.

[JesLookin]

dedmiston wrote:

jerem0621 wrote:

bfast54 wrote:
Great job Cummins 12V 98:C

Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!

kinda like the pot calling the kettle black..:W

I figured the OP would appreciate it since he is considering the exact same hitch....:S

I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

I had the extra long Ram running boards installed. Standing on the running board makes reaching the B&W much easier. I can reach ours & I'm less than 6 Ft.

[MFL]

dedmiston wrote:

jerem0621 wrote:

bfast54 wrote:
Great job Cummins 12V 98:C

Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!

kinda like the pot calling the kettle black..:W

I figured the OP would appreciate it since he is considering the exact same hitch....:S

I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

The ones of us that aren't seven feet tall, use a small rubbermaid step stool to reach that pin. It will be much easier on the wife as well! :W

BTW, that locking pin is easily replaced by a small padlock, to ward off the pranksters.

Enjoy that new hitch,
Jerry

[dedmiston]

jerem0621 wrote:

bfast54 wrote:
Great job Cummins 12V 98:C

Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!

kinda like the pot calling the kettle black..:W

I figured the OP would appreciate it since he is considering the exact same hitch....:S

I installed the B&W last night. It fits the factory Dodge pucks great.

A question for the B&W fans: How tall are you gents and what's your average reach?

I'm six foot and I can't reach the pin on the locking lever without climbing in the bed of the truck or riding on my wife's shoulders. How do you guys do it?

[Cummins12V98]

spud1957 wrote:

Op since you already have the best truck top it off with the best non air ride hitch on the market.

Thanks!

[spud1957]

Op since you already have the best truck top it off with the best non air ride hitch on the market.

[jerem0621]

bfast54 wrote:
Great job Cummins 12V 98:C

Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!

kinda like the pot calling the kettle black..:W

I figured the OP would appreciate it since he is considering the exact same hitch....:S

[Cummins12V98]

"Oh and the comment about the unsolicited picture ---I believe the comment itself was unsolicited !!"

I completely agree!