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When used with Curt's custom brackets, these rails will cut in half the time it takes to install your fifth wheel trailer hitch. They also function as replacement rails for your existing towing system.
Features:
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the CURT Universal Carbide Black Finish Fifth Wheel Base Rails. Now, these base rails will install in your truck bed. And they provide the necessary attachment points for your fifth wheel hitch installation. Now, when these rails are used with the CURT's Custom Mounting Brackets, which we sell separate on a website, these rails will cut in half the time it takes to install your fifth wheel trailer hitch.
We mentioned the finish on this. I'm gonna zoom in and sort of show it. It's a carbide black finish, sort of like a matte black finish, so it matches the finish if you use it on the CURT Q5 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch. Now, these rails are universal, so they will work with the following fifth wheel hitches. They work with the CURT brand, the Draw-Tite, the Hidden Hitch, the Reese, and even the Husky.
This part here will include the two base rails. Now, we mentioned the mounting brackets, the custom mounting brackets, the hardware, and an installation kit is all sold separately. The length on these rails, if we put a tape measure on them from one end to the other, right at 43 inches long. But that should do it for the review on the CURT Universal Carbide Black Finish Fifth Wheel Base Rails.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
The delivery was not good half the hitch showed up with just the bed rails I called customer service they sent another package a week later with a second set of bed rails when I needed the frame plates then finally the following week the frame plates came with no instructions and I had to go out of my way to return the duplicate set of bed rails I have another hitch on the way I really hope this is a better experience not really impressed with this transaction
We bought a Curt slider hitch 16516 and base rails with bracket kit. Everything was very well constructed. We were very impressed with the product. We installed everything ourselves after watching the video. We highly recommend watching the video. Everything went together without any problems. Very solid hitch.
Thank you for fast shipping
[customer service] is worthless salesperson who keeps sending automated
emails and won’t response to my feedback about
the crappy delivery service; i.e. products arrived
falling 1/2 way out of damaged shipping boxes!!!
I ordered C16418-204 which is rails hardware and brackets to truck frame. Within 3 business days I received the brackets but no hardware or rails and my tracking info showed delivered. So I started a case that I was missing the rails and hardware. I then ended up receiving the rails about 5 business days later but still no hardware so I emailed etrailer again and was in contact with Daylon from e trailer where I was told that kit doesn't come with hardware and that I would have to purchase it separately even though in the item description and pictures hardware is included I had to send multiple emails with screen shots of my order and confirmation email stating what I ordered and what I received Daylon final found the confusion and sent me the hardware although this whole process took about 3 weeks and ended up missing a camping trip that was already planned. Overall the rails and brackets are good quality just had poor customer service with etrailer and don't know if I will do business with them again
The galvanic isolators could be a tad thicker. When you tighten the nuts under the bed, they twist.
Everything was perfect. I will make sure if I have any other hitch trailer purchases. I am definitely ordering through you guys again thank you.
These were exactly what I needed to install the hitch in my new truck. Paula was a lot of help. Shipping was very fast.
I ordered the rails and brackets kit with included hardware for a Curt slider hitch. The order arrived 3 days later in perfect shape and the quality of the parts is 1st rate...heavy. Price was better than other stores. I'm happy.
Fast shipping, good price
The product work well. Instructions for installation could be a bit better.
Fit and finish is very good. The rails have worked as described with out Anderson Ultimate hitch pulling around our 14,000 lb. 5th wheel.
Retailer lied about shipping, said it was in stock it wasn't told me it was shipped and would be there the day it left thier shipping center a after 4pm, even called them and they said it would be a my house between 3:45 and 5:45 as off 6:10 pm still not a thing. So if you need something from them, just figure a week after they tell you it will be there.
Product quality was excellent. System took much longer to install than stated in the manual. Took about 3 hours to install. Directions gave 80 minutes. All the Dimensions were spot on in the instructions.
Everything went well
Wesley
1/8/2026
Excellent
The 1st set i ordered for an f350 showed up as as Chevrolet brackets i call and was told i could get the correct parts delivered to me on a Wednesday, i was supposed to leave for a camping vacation on Thursday so i thought ok, i will work till i get the brackets installed. The parts didn't show up until Thursday evening so i had to delay my vacation. The new parts were also incorrect so i ended up borrowing a truck to pull my camper. I modified the parts to make them work but i am very disappointed in my experience and will not be purchasing anything from this company again.
Instructions could be put on better paper and larger letters.
Showed up o
Product fit and quality is there. Very pleased!
solid strong finished pinbox rails - installed great and great customer service ordering and follow-up from eTrailer!
Better directions would be nice.
One idea for product change for the brackets (16400) would be change hardware to tighten rail bolts from the top with threads on bracket and torx bolt on top. It is difficult to tighten from the bottom because of obstructions. Tightning from the top would also allow rails to be removed temporarily if needed.
Shipping was very fast! William was a lot of help! Their customer service is top notch! I will shop here for all my trailer needs.
Good experience dealing with etrailer. Parts rep took order and dhippefd to my local Leonard Truck Outfitter location. Part arrived on schedule for install. Installed parts look good a work great.
This is not my first order from etrailer. Always dependable on shipping orders!
Heavy duty rails. They will work perfect. My hitch fit right in perfectly.
I was actually surprised at the weight. Heavy. Thanks.
Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: Item has minor comsetic scrapes/scratches. Otherwise new and unused.
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Don S.
6/18/2018
The hitch and mounting brackets work great except the slide is really hard to move with the 5er hooked up. Its very hard to pull the handle for the slide.