Best OE Puck Hitches for Short Bed Ram Trucks

Your short bed Ram only has about 36 inches between the cab and rear axle—that’s all the space you get to make a turn without hitting the cab!  We have the solution for you...

We’ve got three hitch options that will work with your truck, but OE SuperGlide is the best choice for any short bed truck. It’s built specifically for short bed Rams to give you the tightest turning and the most cab clearance. Anything else on this page is a compromise in how confidently you can turn without the potential of hitting your cab.

If you decide the SuperGlide isn't for you, keep scrolling—below you’ll find lighter, less expensive OEX series of fifth wheel hitches that are still solid options, but come with some compromises.
 

1st Choice – OE SuperGlide

Best overall for short bed Ram owners. Maximum turning protection and automatic sliding so you can make tight turns without thinking about it.

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OE SuperGlide #2315 24K Tow Rating (lbs.)

This model features:

Designed specifically for short bed Ram 2013-25 models

Direct mount fifth wheel hitch for trucks with OE puck mounting points

Fully automatic, 90 degree turning

14" of automatic slide

Best option for 6-1/2 ft. short bed trucks

Easiest installation of it's type on the market with our patented, removable OE Mounting Posts

Lifting weight reduced with head removed (no tools needed)

Features our dual-articulating, automatically locking & latching hitch head

Extended handle keeps you out of the bed

No secondary locking devices to engage

Requires use of a Capture Plate, sold separately

#4424 Horse trailer adapter available

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Your 2nd & 3rd Choices – OEX SuperLite and OEX Super 5^th

If OE SuperGlide feels too heavy or too expensive, these are your next best options for a short bed Ram with OE pucks with limited turning capabilities (less than 90 degree turning in most cases).

SuperLite OEX is the lighter, more compact choice with a ball-and-coupler design and up to 7½" of rearward positioning for extra turning room. Super 5^th OE keeps the traditional hitch-plate feel with 4" of rearward positioning if you don’t want a ball-and-coupler.

OEX SuperLite #4815 25K Tow Rating (lbs.)			OEX Super 5th #4800 25K Tow Rating (lbs.)
Both models feature:
Designed specifically for Ram 2023-25 models
One base, with two coupler options
Hefty 25K tow rating
Easy install and removal
Height adjustable
Horse trailer adapters available
Couplers removable with NO TOOLS required
Best for 8' beds; Compatible with 6-1/2' beds with reduced turning angles
SuperLite #4815			Super 5th #4800
"Aim & Drop" funnel system			Dual articulating, Automatically locking & latching hitch head
Lightweight, as low as 78 lbs.			2/3 the lifting weight of similar brands
Remote latch handle			Extended handle keeps you out of the bed
Most rearward offset (additional 7-1/2" cab clearance)			No secondary locking devices to engage
Also works in 6-1/2' beds when using 7-1/2" offset			Rearward offset (additional 4" cab clearance)
Vertical Height Adjustment 16.75-19.25"			Reduced turning radius with 4" offset
#4443 Gooseneck Adapter available			Vertical Height Adjustment 16.25-18.75"
			#4424 Horse Trailer Adapter available
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Still deciding between the three hitches?

Use this quick comparison to see how OE SuperGlide, OEX SuperLite, and OEX Super 5^th stack up for your short bed Ram—things like cost, weight, ease of hookup, turning radius, and rearward offset.

Just scan down the left for what matters most to you, then follow the row across to see which hitch checks the box.

Still need help deciding? Ask your local dealership or call our Customer Service Department 800-443-2307

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