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Post by juzplanekrazy on Apr 6, 2021 15:35:35 GMT -5
I have a 2019 DG 371 RTL and just got a 2021 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4.
Anyone towing with this configuration? or close to it.
I'm just starting to install a B & W Companion 25K. I bought this hitch for all the head adjustment options it gives you.
I'm a little worried about bed rail space, from just measuring the bed heights this truck is like 2" higher. But I think it's going to squat more than last 2017 F350DRW 4x4.
And this truck has more of a rake front to back than last truck did.
I don't even want to think about raising the trailer.
Just check if anyone has this truck towing a KZ similar to mine.
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Post by jetzen on Apr 6, 2021 15:52:59 GMT -5
I nave a 2018 G384RLT and a 2020 Ram 3500 DRW 4X4 and a Demo hitch. I have 5" bed rail.clearance. I will measure the hitch head height, this should be a good measurement to use so you can set the correct height of the B&W.
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Post by jetzen on Apr 6, 2021 16:11:23 GMT -5
With the hitch head as level as possible, it is about 18.25 inches above the bed. This gives me 5" of bed rail clearance. With a 3500lb pin weight I experience about 2" squat, and a fairly level trailer when hitched. .  |
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Post by juzplanekrazy on Apr 6, 2021 16:40:11 GMT -5
Thanks a lot jetzen. That helps a bunch, give's me a good baseline for the hitch head. I assume these trailers all come standard height and pin box settings, (could be wrong).
5" is close, I'd prefer more but it is what it is. I had about 7" with F350. But truck and trailer were both a tad (1") nose high and it rode it real good.
I've always been a little paranoid about bed rail clearance after hitting back in 2006 causing some damage.
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Post by Soleman on Apr 6, 2021 20:28:23 GMT -5
I looked up your 5er weight and it's pretty light on the hitch but seems pretty close to my rig. (See signature) I also don't know if there is a big height difference between a 2017 & a 2020?
Mine sits a little nose high but not enough to worry about. With all the adjustments you have on the hitch I doubt you'll have a problem.
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Post by laknox on Apr 7, 2021 11:25:31 GMT -5
I have a 2019 DG 371 RTL and just got a 2021 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4. Anyone towing with this configuration? or close to it. I'm just starting to install a B & W Companion 25K. I bought this hitch for all the head adjustment options it gives you. I'm a little worried about bed rail space, from just measuring the bed heights this truck is like 2" higher. But I think it's going to squat more than last 2017 F350DRW 4x4. And this truck has more of a rake front to back than last truck did. I don't even want to think about raising the trailer. Just check if anyone has this truck towing a KZ similar to mine. Depending on your truck, you =may= have spacer blocks that can be removed to lower it. This is one if the things that really makes me pause in getting another truck as my '02 has my KZ riding level, yet I have 8" of bed clearance, which I need for boondocking. I'd love to just restore my '02 D'max and swap the engine and tranny for an early '07 LBZ and 6-speed Allie. :-) Lyle |
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Post by juzplanekrazy on May 13, 2021 10:32:46 GMT -5
![]() After finally getting it hooked up, I sure over thought it. it's fine, a tad nose high but pulls real good. Got a little under 7" of room from bed.   |
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Post by Soleman on May 14, 2021 5:22:43 GMT -5
Looks Great!
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Post by Edd505 on May 14, 2021 20:09:19 GMT -5
Thanks a lot jetzen. That helps a bunch, give's me a good baseline for the hitch head. I assume these trailers all come standard height and pin box settings, (could be wrong). 5" is close, I'd prefer more but it is what it is. I had about 7" with F350. But truck and trailer were both a tad (1") nose high and it rode it real good. I've always been a little paranoid about bed rail clearance after hitting back in 2006 causing some damage. How did you get 7"? I have a 2015 F350 and have 5" with the B&W at it's lowest setting and if I move the pin box down I'll be nose high.
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Post by jfspry58 on May 16, 2021 0:10:20 GMT -5
That looks great! I wouldn’t change a thing. Safe travels!
Jay
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Post by juzplanekrazy on May 25, 2021 14:05:06 GMT -5
Edd505, I guess it could be a number of things why I see a little more room. Different truck, dually, tire size, a little more squat. I am carrying 90 gals a fuel in the transfer tank, a crap load of stuff in storage bin, washer / dryer.
As I recall I'm about 18.5" from bed to flat 5th wheel head.
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Post by Edd505 on May 26, 2021 22:55:15 GMT -5
Edd505, I guess it could be a number of things why I see a little more room. Different truck, dually, tire size, a little more squat. I am carrying 90 gals a fuel in the transfer tank, a crap load of stuff in storage bin, washer / dryer. As I recall I'm about 18.5" from bed to flat 5th wheel head. 80 gallon transfer, washer dryer, Tempur Pedic mattress, 20" stock rims, SRW, I'll measure tomorrow. |
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Post by juzplanekrazy on Jun 3, 2021 16:09:02 GMT -5
I did measure at the center of the tailgate top at the back of the truck is 59-1/2"
At center of axle looking across the bed is 56 1/2".
I'll check those when its hooked up next time.
I do know this truck is like 2-3" higher at the gate than my last 2017 F350 4x4 Dually.
That truck would squat to a negative height. This one looks dead level.
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