Fifth Wheel pin box, and RAM Box?

[tazzerblue]

What works? Last camper I had it didn't work! I bought an Anderson hitch as I have a gooseneck ball. Not enough clearence. So I ordered a new Truck with Ram Box, and puck system. What Pin Box will work??? Dealers are NO Help, either truck or camper dealers.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by tazzerblue

What works? Last camper I had it didn't work! I bought an Anderson hitch as I have a gooseneck ball. Not enough clearence. So I ordered a new Truck with Ram Box, and puck system. What Pin Box will work??? Dealers are NO Help, either truck or camper dealers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARUdgIO1OWE

Check this out

[Dan Lockwood]

Originally Posted by tazzerblue

What works? Last camper I had it didn't work! I bought an Anderson hitch as I have a gooseneck ball. Not enough clearence. So I ordered a new Truck with Ram Box, and puck system. What Pin Box will work??? Dealers are NO Help, either truck or camper dealers.

I have a '12 RAM 3500 DRW with an 8' box. It was just a plain box and I installed the B&W turn over goose neck ball hitch and then purchased their B&W 20k# Companion fifth wheel hitch.

I'm kind of thinking about updating my TV to a '19 or newer RAM 3500 DRW 8' box and I asked B&W if their companion hitch will drop into the RAM puck center goose neck hole and they said no. The RAM has a bearing setup apparently to let the ball rotate with the goose neck trailer etc. They did say that I could remove the factory goose neck and replace it with their goose neck like on my '12 and then my companion would drop right in. It would also allow for another 4-pin puck style fifth wheel hitch to still work as well.

The only reason I would even think about replacing the factory goose neck would be so I can keep my total B&W fifth wheel hitch setup. I believe the B&W goose neck is cheaper than a new fifth wheel hitch. Although a well maintained 20k# B&W fifth wheel hitch would probably be sellable for a fair chunk of change.

If I sold my '12 RAM "with" the hitch, then I would just purchase a new B&W 4-pin puck fifth wheel hitch and go that route.

But if you have nothing now, B&W also makes an automatic slider fifth wheel hitch I believe and that would be a good way to go. But an 8' box on a 3500 eliminates the need for a slider.

Sorry for rambling, but I would check out what B&W can offer you. I've been VERY happy with my setup. I'm sure many others here have just the same feeling with their setup with a different brand. I think they are all good, but some are much BETTER than others...

Good luck with your hitch research. I'm sure many more will reply to your thread with much more experience than me.

Dan

[ewbldavis]

Originally Posted by tazzerblue

What works? Last camper I had it didn't work! I bought an Anderson hitch as I have a gooseneck ball. Not enough clearence. So I ordered a new Truck with Ram Box, and puck system. What Pin Box will work??? Dealers are NO Help, either truck or camper dealers.

When you say not enough clearance, where?

Just curious. I have Andersen and a short bed. I have plenty of turn clearance, vertical clearance, etc. My pin box is a roto-flex with the rigid kit from Andersen to keep it from pivoting.

Is it the narrow bed and issues with turning? Maybe this: https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel...SABEgItIPD_BwE

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by ewbldavis

When you say not enough clearance, where?

Just curious. I have Andersen and a short bed. I have plenty of turn clearance, vertical clearance, etc. My pin box is a roto-flex with the rigid kit from Andersen to keep it from pivoting.

Is it the narrow bed and issues with turning? Maybe this: https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel...SABEgItIPD_BwE

He has a ram box bed....it is a bit narrower then a conventional bed so it hits when turning

[KimNTerry]

I believe he means the pin box hitting the sides of the truck when turning. I have an Andersen hitch and had to raise the ball a notch to keep the pin box from hitting the rails for my tonneau cover.

About the only option for a Fifth Wheel with the Ram Box boxes will be the king pin shown in the video above that sends the rotation point back to the trailer.

[tazzerblue]

Clearance over the side of the box and the pin box. Less than 2inches, on level ground. Pin boxes turn inside the pickup box. and the Ram Box is only 51" wide. I tried raising the the camper on the pin box. But you have to have the camper running level. I'm contacting Lippert mfg. about their pin boxes.

[tech740]

With a Rambox truck you will likely need a sidewinder. It will move the rotating part. They work well but you have to hook and unhook at the same angle. Not always an issue but good to keep in mind.

[rhagfo]

Originally Posted by tech740

With a Rambox truck you will likely need a sidewinder. It will move the rotating part. They work well but you have to hook and unhook at the same angle. Not always an issue but good to keep in mind.

Sidewinder or Reese Revaluation. A standard pin box will not work with Ram Box.

[ewbldavis]

link I shared is Sidewinder.