2017 ram 1500 5th wheel

[jtruelove]

Thinking about putting a 5th wheel in my 2017 ram 1500 4x4 with a 5,7 box. Gonna tow a 10k travel trailer 28 foot. Will have to install air bags

 

[crash68]

If 10K is the dry weight of the trailer, good luck with that idea. Without even getting into payload or GVWR numbers, the pin weight will put you way over the GAWR rating The GAWR is 3900lbs and there is over 2K on it with an empty bed. The rear axle won't like you for long. If your truck doesn't have at least 3.92 gear with the 35/12.50r20 tires your running, even the Priuses will be honking at you to move. To possibly re-gear the truck, your going to have to change the front carrier as there no way to go lower than 3.92 with the current one.
If your heart is set on this trailer, go-to the Ram dealer and buy some more truck.

 

[Hd74ica]

And don't forget the weight of the 5th wheel hitch.

 

[Hd74ica]

The length of the truck bed is also a factor.

 

[spoon059]

That is not a very good idea. I can almost assure you that you will instantly regret this decision. The Ram 1500 is built with a soft suspension and easier ride in mind. It is NOT designed for carrying large weight. 10,000 lbs 5th wheel puts at least 20% weight in the bed... that's 2000 lbs just for the trailer. Include another 200 lbs for a 5th wheel hitch and any passengers or gear in the truck, you are easily at 2500 lbs of payload. That is probably close to DOUBLE your payload rating. Air bags can't solve all your potential issues.

 

[Hd74ica]

That is not a very good idea. I can almost assure you that you will instantly regret this decision. The Ram 1500 is built with a soft suspension and easier ride in mind. It is NOT designed for carrying large weight. 10,000 lbs 5th wheel puts at least 20% weight in the bed... that's 2000 lbs just for the trailer. Include another 200 lbs for a 5th wheel hitch and any passengers or gear in the truck, you are easily at 2500 lbs of payload. That is probably close to DOUBLE your payload rating. Air bags can't solve all your potential issues.

If the truck bed is 6.5' a slider hitch would be needed I believe. Now I don't pull a 5th wheel but is the slider hitch the same weight as a regular hitch? To the OP I would definitely not pull a fiver with your truck. Just my .02 cents worth. Let us know what you decide.

 

[AFMoulton]

If the truck bed is 6.5' a slider hitch would be needed I believe. Now I don't pull a 5th wheel but is the slider hitch the same weight as a regular hitch? To the OP I would definitely not pull a fiver with your truck. Just my .02 cents worth. Let us know what you decide.

Slider hitches are usually much heavier.


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[spoon059]

If the truck bed is 6.5' a slider hitch would be needed I believe. Now I don't pull a 5th wheel but is the slider hitch the same weight as a regular hitch? To the OP I would definitely not pull a fiver with your truck. Just my .02 cents worth. Let us know what you decide.

Correct, slider hitches are usually heavier, but they aren't always necessary with newer 5th wheels. Newer 5ers usually have a rounded nose that allow for 90 degree turns without needing a slider. Of course, for lighter weight and a little more clearance you could research the Anderson Ultimate hitch. From my research, they actually move the connection point a little further back as a result of the coupler adaptor.

 

[mtofell]

Thinking we're being trolled here. This can't be serious. Note OP says 5'7" box. There's not a 10K 5th wheel around that can fit that box without a slider hitch. Well may not be one even with a slider.

Just in case this is serious, OP I'm in one of the higher payload 2500s with 3000# payload and am close to max with a 9000# dry 5th wheel and slider hitch. Best of luck with the project.

 

[jtruelove]

The dry weight is 8500 pounds. I already have the slider hitch. Just haven't installed it.

 

[Black W900]

Too much trailer for the truck....This is a bad idea.

Having said that...This has to be a troll, Nobody is ignorant enough to actually think you could pull a 10,000 pound 5th wheel with a 1500.

 

[NewBlackDak]

Sounds dangerously overloaded, and a hazard to everyone around you. Do you go hog hunting with a 10/22?


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[AFMoulton]

Hey OP let us know when you go out on the road with that kid so we can stay home.


2018 2500 6.4 4x4 4.10 Amsoil SS 0w-40, Softopper
Black Rhino Armory 18x9 +12mm
Cooper Stt MAXX LT295/70R18

2016 Durango 5.7 AWD 3.07 Amsoil SS 5W-30
1996 Nissan Altima 2.4 Amsoil SS 5W-30

 

[Hd74ica]

Could be a troll but then again someone just illiterate on Towing. That said you tow a fifth wheel with that truck he's putting his life and anybody else's life that is with him in danger. Troll possibly but maybe just looking for knowledge. That is the purpose of this board isn't it, to share information. I'd like to see a picture with truck and 5er hooked up. Just saying.

 

[AFMoulton]

Could be a troll but then again someone just illiterate on Towing. That said you tow a fifth wheel with that truck he's putting his life and anybody else's life that is with him in danger. Troll possibly but maybe just looking for knowledge. That is the purpose of this board isn't it, to share information. I'd like to see a picture with truck and 5er hooked up. Just saying.

Doubt he’s a troll, he also asked in another thread about putting a Gooseneck in his 1500


2018 2500 6.4 4x4 4.10 Amsoil SS 0w-40, Softopper
Black Rhino Armory 18x9 +12mm
Cooper Stt MAXX LT295/70R18

2016 Durango 5.7 AWD 3.07 Amsoil SS 5W-30
1996 Nissan Altima 2.4 Amsoil SS 5W-30

 

[corneileous]

Too much trailer for the truck....This is a bad idea.

Having said that...This has to be a troll, Nobody is ignorant enough to actually think you could pull a 10,000 pound 5th wheel with a 1500.

Even with 10-ply tires....[emoji41]


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[Firewall]

But the RV Dealer said he could pull anything!

 

[Hd74ica]

But the RV Dealer said he could pull anything!

1st mistake trusting the dealer.

 

[silver surfer]

Grand Design makes a fifth wheel that is !/2 ton towable, just not by a RAM half ton. The payload limitation is the only thing I don't like about my 1500.

 

[jtruelove]

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