5th wheel help

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Bearcatrp

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My new 2017 Ram 2500 tradesman came with the holes pre drilled in the bed for 5th wheel and gooseneck. Manual is worthless for information. Have looked underneath. Looks to be just holes drilled. So, if I want a 5th wheel, these holes are just in the right place to install one, correct? Or is there something I am missing that when I go looking for a 5th wheel hitch, I need to look for something specific? Am ex truck driver and had a 5th wheel in my 2000 3500 with cummings years ago so know this stuff pretty good. Just want to mate with the right 5th wheel. So nice to have the holes drilled and wiring already in place. Will be looking for the heaviest plate for pulling. Appreciate any info.
 

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Sounds like it is set up for the Ram specific puck system that is used to attach standard 5'vr rails to the frame.

You'll just need a fifth wheel identified specifically for a Ram truck and the mounting system.
 

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pretty well any name brand hitch will have a puck system for your truck .
 
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Bearcatrp

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Thanks guys. Just watched a few videos on it. Pretty neat. Sure better than old times drilling into the frame.
 

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Does it look like this?

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