What fifth wheel hitches fit a RAM 1500?

The RAM 1500 has fifth wheel hitch options from 2010 to 2026. Your compatible hitches depend on your specific year, bed length, and bed preparation. Select your configuration above to see exact matches.

What bed prep options does the RAM 1500 have?

The RAM 1500 is available with Nothing At All, Rails. Your hitch options depend on which bed preparation your truck has. If you are not sure what you have, check our Rails vs Pucks guide.

What years of the RAM 1500 are compatible with fifth wheel hitches?

2010 through 2026 RAM 1500 trucks have compatible fifth wheel hitch options in our database.

Does the Ram 1500 support puck-mount hitches?

Ram offers the Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Group on 1500 trucks with factory puck mounting points. This optional package allows drop-in hitch installation. Check your truck bed or window sticker to see if your truck has it.

Do I need a short bed hitch for my RAM 1500?

Some RAM 1500 configurations have short beds (6.5 feet or less). If yours is a short bed, you will want a sliding hitch or rotational pin box to prevent the trailer from hitting your cab during tight turns.

RAM 1500

Select your year and bed configuration.

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2026 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2025 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2024 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2023 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2022 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2021 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2020 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2019 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

Long Bed

Nothing At All

2018 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2017 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2016 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2015 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2014 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2013 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2012 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2011 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

2010 RAM 1500

Super Short Bed

Nothing At All

Super Short Bed

Rails

Long Bed

Nothing At All

Short Bed

Nothing At All

RAM 1500 Towing Setup

The RAM 1500 is a capable fifth wheel tow vehicle. Your hitch options depend on what's in your truck bed:

Puck System

4 hockey puck-sized holes. Drop-in hitches are easiest.

Rails

Two parallel rails. Use any rail-mount hitch.

Gooseneck

Ball in the center. Need an adapter for fifth wheel.

Nothing

Empty bed. Get a complete kit for easiest install.

Not sure what you have?

Learn to identify your bed prep.

Choosing a Hitch

Weight ratings, slider vs fixed explained.