The adapter might be a thought. The suspension also prohibits you from using a slide-in camper (at least on the CC Ram 1500). The way Dodge has it set up is that if you plan on towing/hauling, then you should really step up to the 2500/3500. The other half-tons sacrifice ride quality for towing capability and then sell less 3/4 tons.

 

I think the drilling in the frame would be a stanard answer for liablity reasons, factory probadly wouldn't recommend it on a 3/4 ton either, factory had quiet abit to say about the coil springs being the same rating as the 08 rams leaf springs when they first came out, as was mentioned I have seen many 1/2 s pulling 5th wheels and while some were overloaded a small one would be no problem I would think other than short bed on the crewcabs, I also seen an airbag helper setup for 09 dodges for under 100, I am sure this will be addressed by Dodge (nowere on frame to mount) if it is true

 

If your going to get a 5th wheel you dont get a small one, in that case you might as well just use a regular tung trailer or at most a gooseneck

 

I'd love to get an airbag helper system for the 2 times a year I have to tow my trailer. Only other thing I've seen is the Stinger hitch setup, here's the link: http://stingerhitch.com/
It may be more expensive than the airbag setup, but I have no idea how much those are.

 

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-air-bags.html

airbags, I intend to get some!

 

I see very few 1/2 tons pulling goosenecks or 5th wheels that have any business pulling what they're pulling. The original poster may well be one of those not trying to pull too much with a 1/2 ton, I dunno. In the meantime, I bet it won't be long before someone comes out with a hitch designed to work around whatever obstacles the '09 chassis presents.

 

That is why we own a 3500 Cab Chassic and she has the 1500. work the 3500 & play with the 1500.

 

never seen a gooseneck on a 1500......interested to see what you figure it

 

there is a kit, on etrailer.com that will allow you to put a fifth wheel hitch in the 09 rams...going to cost extra 200 to get it in....I pick mine up next week just intime for the long weekend...i pray that it works of the dodge is **** to me and i'll send it back

 

I have a great opportunity to buy a fith wheel trailer. It's an estate sale, perfect condition and cheap. It was towed all over with a 2nd generation 1500 4x4. It easily fits the weight recommendations and is the exact floor plan that we like. I would like to know, without being flamed, if anyone has installed a hitch in their 09-10 Ram 1500 4x4. I have towed trailers for a long time and have had a couple of fifth wheels. I understand the need to comply with recommended weights and sizes. I also know that I may have to change the trailer's pin box. I just want info on the hitch. Feel free to pm me if you think you might get lectured on here. Thanks.