So they said it couldn't be done...tow a 5th wheel with my RAM the way I have set up, short bed with RAMBOX. It was a challenge but I finally got it done. My setup is a Curt 16K Hitch http://www.curtmfg.com/part/16116 with bed rails using the frame kit http://www.curtmfg.com/Search?term=16426 and what really makes it work is using the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder http://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-King-Pin/Reese/RP61452.html I bought the Hitch and install kit off Amazon and got a great price on both. The Sidewinder I got from eTrailer. Very good to work with! I had the hitch installed yesterday by a shop close to me and they also installed a wiring kit http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C56070.html into the bed of my truck in a spot that did not affect the RAMBOX or the bed. I have a Bakflip bedcover and it fits perfect over the hitch. My neighbor and I installed the Sidewinder on my Arctic Fox 29-5E. All I can say is that it towed great going for a quick spin around the neighborhood. Tracked well and very easy to hook up and take down. I did have to modify the handle of the Curt Hitch as it had too much pull distance but that was easy, just drilled a new hold for attaching and then cut it back a couple inches. I will get the lock tab welded back on soon but for now good to go!. Hopefully this will help others that have a short bed with a RAMBOX setup that have been told it can't be done, well it can but you just have to work at it. The issue is only that you lose the area above the wheel wells but if you get a hitch that has a handle that either rotates or that can be modified you are good. I have a buddy who did the same thing but used a Demco 5th wheel hitch. You DO NOT want to get a slider hitch with the RAMBOX. If you only have a short bed you can use a slider or what I did the Sidewinder (which I think is much better). If you decide to go with the Curt Hitch be advised that Reese Sidewinder will NOT work with the new “Q” style, you must get the “E” style hitch. Has to do with the wedge that gets installed. Well hope this helps others with RAMBOX!
Towing a 5th Wheel with 2013 RAM 2500 with RAMBOX
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Sounds like a sweet setup, any installed pics?
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I too am interested. Getting ready to order a 3500 RAM diesel and I would like the RAM boxes but everyone recommends not to get that option if you are going to 5th wheel.
According to the OP it can be done, but I suspect Ram boxes, as nice to have as they are, may in fact limit 5th wheel hitch choice and configuration. If it were me, I would like all my hitch choice and configuration options open and would pass on the Ram Boxes.
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I did some research on Ram boxes and 5th wheeling. Although I didn't find anything specific (Google ram box and a 5th wheel), the pictures I saw suggest the pin box on the RV may hit the inside of the Ram box on turns.
I can not order from RAM the RAM boxes along with the 5th wheel prep package. I still have time to research this but I think the issue is what I suggested. Have to wait for the OP to chime in with his observations. It may be that the Sidewinder pin box (newer product) is what allows the Ram box and the 5th wheel to co-exist.
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