I need to put a hitch for a 5th wheel trailer in a 2002 Ram 2500 short bed. What is the best way to go. I have friends that weld if that is needed.

 

I do not beleive that you want to weld the mounts to your frame. I put a Reese 16k slider in my 2002 sb and only had to drill 8, 1/2" holes. That was the hardest part. Just make sure to measure and then measure again. You have to be sure of the location. I now have a 2005 sb and I installed a Pullrite Super Glide. It slides automatically for worry free manuvering. A little pricey at $2000.00 versus around $750.00 for the Reese. You will probably want to put a 7 pin connector in your bed also. Go to www.hitchcorner.com .
They offer a plug in extension to mount in the bed.

2005 QC SB CTD 6sp

 

Thanks for the insite. I think the $750 one will do since I won't be doing a lot of horse trailering, hopefully about 4 long hauls a year from Ga. to CT.

 

Where are you located,drschumm? Have a couple of good used!!! jps scheernj@mtcnet.net

 

I bought a B&W turnover ball hitch and it was only $375 i put it in with a friend 2 1/2 hrs 7500 LB verticle load and 30,000lb tow rating.

 

Don't remember what brand, etc. But when we used to pull our 24 foot cattle trailer. All we had was the Cab and Chasis model, but we only had 4 wholes drilled, then 4 Bolts(Huge ones) above the Axle.