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Ram, Short Bed, OE Puck

Ram truck pulling fifth wheel trailerYou made your vehicle and towing selection above; now, let's match you with the right fifth-wheel hitch!

Since you have a Ram, short bed truck, you probably already know that you have less cab-to-trailer clearance (only 36") during tight turns than Ford (40") or GM (43") trucks. A shorter bed means you have less of a turning angle than most—especially in campgrounds, fuel stations, and tight spaces.

With those limiting factors in mind, we have three excellent hitch options that willl work your specific vehicle. We’ll start with the option that best solves short-bed turning limitations, then we’ll show two strong alternatives if you prefer a different style, weight, or price point.

 

1st Choice – OE Puck SuperGlide

Best for short bed turning with confidence, the #2315 OE Puck SuperGlide is hands-down, the best hitch on the market for short-bed Ram trucks. It automatically moves the trailer rearward as you turn, helping protect your cab when turning gets tight. The #2315 makes you feel like you're driving an 8ft. bed truck with full 90 degree turns!  

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#2315 OE SuperGlide also has some amazing features that make trailering so much easier...

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Easy Installation & Removal

Specialized Mounting Post Handles are completely removable and they require no tools to install and remove them. Fine adjustments to the castle nuts for a tight fit, a turn in and you can lock them into place. Remove them, and you've also reduced the overall lifting weight you need to manage.

PullRite hitch being moved in the bed of the truck


OE Puck Hitches are Modular

Most other oe puck-style hitches on the market have fixed mounting feet. This not only prevents you from moving it around without the hitch sitting flat while moving it into place, but to install it, you have to lift a heavy hitch straight over the holes and aim really well over all four points. (binding?)

PullRite's totally removable Mounting Posts have eliminated that difficulty. When the posts are removed, you have a flat bottom to set your hitch down without damaging hitch or truck bed and you're able to easily slide your hitch into place over the holes for a quick install.
 

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Dual Articulating Head

Our unique hitch plate moves side-to-side and front-to-back during towing for a smooth ride and makes hooking up on uneven ground easier.

Precision, laser cut jaw components rotate around the rearward portion of the trailer’s king pin 140º, for a tight-fitting 320º of connection. We made it easy for you to know you are connected properly when our specialized handle's locking wedge shows you it's locked in place! No secondary locking devices or latches to engage...it's all automatic! The extended handle length helps to keep you out clean and out of the bed!

 

If you're not familiar with SuperGlide at all and would like to see how truly amazing this hitch works, watch this  Video (00:23).

We also have some great social media influencers and friends out there who love their SuperGlides! Here is a video for you from our friends at IronIreneTravels. They put together a great video of their real-life experience towing with a SuperGlide in their new Ram short bed truck. Here's some exerpts from that video:

IronIreneTravels (07:34).

 

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#2315 OE Puck Series SuperGlideOE SuperGlide #2315
24K Tow Rating (lbs.)
 
Designed specifically for short bed Ram truck models
Direct mount to OE puck mounting points
Fully automatic, 90 degree turning
18" of automatic slide
Best option for 6-1/2 ft. short bed trucks
Totally removable, modular OE Mounting Posts for ease of installation
Lifting weight reduced w/ hitch plate & Mounting Posts removed
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


For more on OE Puck SuperGlide hitches, visit our "How It Works" page here.

 

2nd Choice – OEX SuperLite

If you want the lightest 25K hitch on the market with the most rearward offset, the OEX SuperLite is for you.

 

setup or a different coupling style, the OEX Series gives you two excellent OE-puck options.

  • OEX SuperLite uses a ball-and-coupler design and offers the most rearward offset (up to 7½") of the two—helpful when you want the most turning room.  

major selling point is, you can't drop the trailer.  if you are connected properly.  givces a beginner a wider approach, can be off center, etc...

 

 

& 3rd Choices – OEX SuperLite and OEX Super 5th (excellent alternatives)

If you want the lightest 25K hitch on the market with the most rearward offset, the OEX SuperLite is for you.

 

setup or a different coupling style, the OEX Series gives you two excellent OE-puck options.

  • OEX SuperLite uses a ball-and-coupler design and offers the most rearward offset (up to 7½") of the two—helpful when you want the most turning room.  

major selling point is, you can't drop the trailer.  if you are connected properly.  givces a beginner a wider approach, can be off center, etc...

 

  • OEX Super 5th keeps a more traditional fifth-wheel feel with a hitch-plate style connection and a 4" rearward offset as well.

What to expect on a short bed: both are strong choices, but they won’t match SuperGlide’s short-bed turning confidence in the tightest situations. With a short-bed truck, that simply means you’ll be a little more mindful of extreme turns and backing angles.  Note the decreased turning angles you get with a OEX for Ram in the rearward most positions, making SuperGlide still the best option for better cab-to-trailer clearance.

Super 5th turning radius with an OEX hitchSuperLite turning radius with an OEX hitch



 

 

Before you decide on OEX for short-bed towing, take a few minutes to watch the video below.

Our friends and popular RV YouTubers, Iron Irene Travels, stopped by our facility to put OEX and SuperGlide head-to-head in a short-bed Ram OE puck truck and share their honest, real-world experience. OEX is a solid hitch, but this comparison highlights some important limitations short-bed owners should know about, especially when it comes to tight turns and cab clearance.

Watching this video will give you a clearer picture before making your final call. For short-bed towing, SuperGlide still offers advantages that OEX just can’t.

IRON IRENE TRAVELS VIDEO (30:41)

OEX slid into position on OE Puck bed  
   
   

Below are the specs on PullRite's OEX hitches compatible with OE Ram trucks:

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#4815 OEX SuperLite

OEX SuperLite #4815
25K Tow Rating (lbs.)

    #4800 OEX Series Super 5th

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 the quick comparison below to see how OE Puck SuperGlide, OEX SuperLite, and OEX Super 5th line up on the things that usually matter most—turning confidence, coupling style, weight, rearward offset, and overall value.

Start with the left column, pick what matters most to you, and follow the row across.

 

      #2315 OE SuperGlide #4815 OEX SuperLite #4800 OEX Super 5th
Direct Mount   X X X
Truck Specific Design   X X X
Most Economical       X
Most Lightweight
Lifting Weight
    X  
Easiest Hookup     X  
Best Turning Radius   X    
center of axle offset  

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3-1/2" forward
-1/2 rearward
7-1/2" rearward

0-4"
Easiest Install & Removal     X X
Heavy Weight Rating Available   X X X
Best for Short Bed (6-1/2 ft.)   X    

 

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

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