skidsareforkids Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 We just bought our Ram 3500 and are going to start trailer shopping soon. My truck has the factory 5th wheel prep. I want to go ahead and buy some kind of storage solution for the bed but I don't want to have to rip it out when I finally buy a trailer and hitch. Any recommendations how far back a truck box can be before it becomes a problem with a 5th wheel attached. How about how high over the bed can I go if any at all? Truck: 2016 Ram 3500 CCLB DRW 5th Wheel: 2017 Salem Hemisphere Lite 356QB Two parents, three kids, two dumb dogs. Full-time since 01 April 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulsen Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Full size box should work..........that is what I have with my 5ver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidsareforkids Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Full size box should work..........that is what I have with my 5ver. How high above the bed rails can I go before I need to worry about the bottom of the 5er? Truck: 2016 Ram 3500 CCLB DRW 5th Wheel: 2017 Salem Hemisphere Lite 356QB Two parents, three kids, two dumb dogs. Full-time since 01 April 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneElliot Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I have this box on my truck and just about clear the fifth wheel...although if I ever get that close I've already done something wrong. 2007 Keystone Springdale 245 FWRLL-S (modified) 2000 F-250 7.3L SRW Cody and Kye, border collie extraordinaires Latest departure date: 10/1/2017 Find us at www.nomadicpawprints.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I have this box on my truck and just about clear the fifth wheel...although if I ever get that close I've already done something wrong. If you have the desired 6" to 9" clearance between the truck bed and the trailer, if you're leaving a service station through a recessed gutter, and if you turn at a sharp angle to enter the roadway, you could possibly strike the tool box with your trailer. Not much chance of happening, but possible. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 This is also an option from storage https://www.pickupspecialties.com/toolboxes/Unique/5th_wheel_fifth_wheel_tool_boxes_unique.html Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Unless you want to buy a brand new box, check Craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Check pin setback on any trailer you buy. Measure pin to furthest front corner point and add a safety margin. Setback and width of each trailer may differ. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 https://www.highwayproducts.com/5th-wheel-truck-package This company makes very good quality products. I have used them in the past, buying new is expensive but sometimes you can find them used as well. Dont consider side boxes that will go OVER the top of the bed with a 5th wheel. If you go the travel trailer route, then it doesnt matter. Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VagabondKen Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Your truck box should be at the front of the truck bed, hence in front of your hitch. Therefore, height isn't particularly important. What does matter is weight. Check the tongue weight of your trailer first. You can easily overload the GAWR for your rear axle. Personally, I'd like to have a combination tool box and fuel tank but it would be too heavy for my 3500. - Ken RVing since 1983. Now Full-timing. 5er: 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction 340RL PV: 2014 Dodge 3500 Diesel 4x4 SRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57becky Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Got one about four years ago from Lowe's, and it mounts to the bed and sits below the rails. It was available then in a black finish which I got. This is the box, only in an aluminum natural finish. It has been perfect, doesn't weigh much and does not interfere with the hitch. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Better-Built-60-in-x-24-in-x-18-in-Aluminum-Aluminum-Universal-Truck-Tool-Box/3101653 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidsareforkids Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks guys, haven't made my decision yet but I'm definitely more informed. Truck: 2016 Ram 3500 CCLB DRW 5th Wheel: 2017 Salem Hemisphere Lite 356QB Two parents, three kids, two dumb dogs. Full-time since 01 April 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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