Ken and Cory
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Has anyone purchased a new hitch for the factory prep Dodge Ram 3500's? I think they call it a Puck system? I have seen adapters so that you can use the old style hitches. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks. Ken
2019 Dodge Ram 3500 5th wheel hitch.
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wdk450
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I found this You Tube Video on Curt 5th wheel hitch for OEM puck system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YlLivUT8xo
I have the puck system in my 2013 RAM, no adapter needed unless you have an old hitch you want to use.
If you now have a Curt hutch you can easily convert the existing head by purchasing new legs.
Here is a link to Curt hitches. LINK
There are other brand hitches available.
I mention Curt brand because of the video that bill linked to.
Peace
Dave
If you now have a Curt hutch you can easily convert the existing head by purchasing new legs.
Here is a link to Curt hitches. LINK
There are other brand hitches available.
I mention Curt brand because of the video that bill linked to.
Peace
Dave
Gaffer
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I bought a Demco picture frame adapter for my 2018 Ram. Was not impressed with the fit. Pain in the a** to take in and out so left it in all the time. Could not get a socket to go on all the bolts at the corners for the torque wrench so had to use an open or box end wrench.
The RAM brand hitch they sell last I saw was really made CURT. And yes you can have the "head" unit either mounted in the truck with the standard type rail system, or with the right CURT adapters it will plug directory into the RAM puck system. Heres mine in the RAM puck set up.
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maldds1981
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I also have the B&W hitch and love it. Previously I had a Reese hitch, but the B&W is much better.
david-steph2018
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We have a 2017 3500 and use the RAM 25K hitch. Ran across a deal at the dealership for the hitch. We needed a new hitch and they had one sitting in the corner in their way. So made a deal for $700 for a new 25K hitch when we picked up the Ram.
Poofam
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Reese makes a base plate for the puck system and you can use most rail mount type hitch. I have a 2017 with Curt and works fine
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LBR
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Curt 24K in old to new Ford truck story....
When I went from rail to puck system, the new legs cost was virtually the same as the picture frame addon adapter. It was a no-brainer to opt for the puck attachment legs to reduce attachment slop and extra height the frame would have added.
When I went from rail to puck system, the new legs cost was virtually the same as the picture frame addon adapter. It was a no-brainer to opt for the puck attachment legs to reduce attachment slop and extra height the frame would have added.
ILH
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I have a 2018 RAM dually. My previous vehicle was a 2011 GMC with the rail system; using a BD3 Trailsaver by Hensley. Loved the hitch - so I got the picture frame adapter to mount the BD3 to the puck system. Works flawlessly. If I had any complaint, it would be that it raises it about 1.5 to 2 inches higher (due to the adapter frame).
I just bought a new Landmark trailer with a different pinbox setup. The truck came with a 30K hitch from RAM (that I had set aside in the garage). So I think I'll swap out the Trailsaver and use the RAM hitch - or at least give it a try.
I just bought a new Landmark trailer with a different pinbox setup. The truck came with a 30K hitch from RAM (that I had set aside in the garage). So I think I'll swap out the Trailsaver and use the RAM hitch - or at least give it a try.
I have a 2021 Ram 3500 and I love the B&W RVK3600 great hitch and my second B&W 5th wheel hitch.
