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Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Ford and Chevy/GMC Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16K
Part Number: C86ZJ
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$1,749.85
2004 Dodge Durango
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C86ZJ
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Strength You Can Rely On: Rated for 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs vertical load for heavy 5th wheels.
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking 2-jaw system wraps the king pin for less rattle and more stability.
- Know You’re Hooked Up: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows when it’s ready to couple, tow, or uncouple.
- Tight Turns Made Easy: Non-binding S20 slider gives 12" travel to prevent cab contact on slow turns.
- Easy Handling and Maintenance: 1-pin head removal and built-in zerk fittings simplify use and upkeep.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Heavy 5th Wheels with Confidence: 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is made for serious towing, with a 16,000-lb gross towing weight and a 4,000-lb vertical load limit. The sturdy steel frame and carbide powder coat finish give it lasting strength and protection against wear. You can count on the interlocking 2-jaw system to grab the king pin tight for solid, rattle-free towing on long hauls. It’s a strong, steady foundation that makes heavy trailers feel secure and predictable on the road.
Smooth Turns in Tight Spots: Non-Binding S20 Slider with 12" Travel
When you need extra clearance for sharp, slow-speed turns, the S20 slider gives you 12" of fore-and-aft travel to keep the trailer clear of the cab. It slides easily in both directions and latches automatically, so you can stay focused on maneuvering instead of hopping in and out of the truck. The design helps prevent contact during tight turns while keeping movement quiet and controlled.
Quiet, Stable Ride Every Mile: Fully Articulating Torsion Head and Cushioned 360-Degree Contact
The fully articulating torsion head self-aligns for easy hookup and smooth towing. It suppresses road shock and cuts down on noise so both truck and trailer ride more comfortably. The cushioned head combines with 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact to reduce chucking and vibration on uneven highways or rough campground approaches.
Easy to Hitch Up and Check: Color-Coded 3-Point Indicator System
With the built-in color indicators, you always know what position the jaws are in: red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, and green when locked for towing. The indicator is visible from the cab, so you can see at a glance that everything’s secure before rolling out. The handle locks with a padlock (sold separately) for added peace of mind when hitched.
Quick Setup and Simple Removal: One-Pin Head Design with OEM Adapter Rails
Installation is straightforward—drop the base into your factory prep package receivers and pin it down using the included adapter rails. Built-in zerk fittings make lubrication easy, and when it’s time to clear your bed, pull one pin to remove the head fast. The hitch height adjusts from 17-1/2" to 21-1/2", giving you the flexibility to level your setup just right.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Slider travel: 12" front to back
- Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
16052 Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
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Video of Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Ford and Chevy/GMC Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16K
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter Rails Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at eTrailer and today, we're taking a look at the Curt Adaptor Rails for 5th Wheels. Now, this is gonna work for the OEM prep package that we have here on our 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500. The puck system or OEM prep package, as they call it that a lot of newer trucks are seeing are really nice because you can simply drop in a 5th Wheel, but, if you already have a 5th Wheel and it's not compatible, it's normally in a rail system. Well, you can pick up this adapter to make that fifth wheel head work. Now, these are standard rails as far as the industry goes so it's gonna work with most 5th Wheel heads. The only one that really has compatibility issues, is gonna be the BMW Sliding Companion and that's just because of the clearance as it slides.
But that really opens it up to whatever 5th Wheel you may have or be looking at and still be able to hook this up. Now, something to keep in mind, this is gonna add height to the overall height of your 5th Wheel while in the bed, about two and a half inches. So, just something to keep in mind when adjusting your 5th Wheel and checking your trailer to make sure that it lines up perfectly. Now, while we have this on a Silverado it's also gonna work with GMC trucks. So, your Sierras are gonna work perfect as well, but also it has the adjustability to be able to work with the Ford ones, which you sit a little bit wider.
So, if you ever plan on getting a different truck and you still want to keep your same 5th Wheel you can adapt this and drop it into those OEM prep packages. (metal scraping) The handles just lock this into the puck system pretty easily. So, these will just unlock by sliding these out. (metal clanking) (boot thumping) And the great part too is there is some adjustability. So, not all prep packages fit exactly the same little bit of tolerance differences, but with our castle nut and cotter pin system here, we're able to actually adjust it to where you have that perfect tolerance.
Now, the black powder coat finish is gonna be nice, especially if you plan on leaving this in the bed especially uncovered, because that will hold up long term. Keep this from corroding or rusting at least give it a fighting chance for that. Now, this is a pretty heavy-duty kit rated at 25,000 pounds. So, while this is pretty heavy-duty, you also wanna make sure that you're checking the vehicle to make sure that it can handle the weight, and also you're only as good as your 5th Wheel. So, between all of those three components take the lowest of those numbers so you stay safe.
Now, this is pretty easy to assemble. It's pretty straightforward and can be done about 15 minutes with minimal hand tools. So, let's take a look at that so you can get yours installed. Gone ahead and laid out my parts and that way we can start assembling this. And it looks like, as far as tools go, it's gonna be pretty simple. A 3/4 inch socket, a 15/16 socket, a torque wrench, and a plier for our cotter pins. So we're gonna start here on the left side and I've just laid these out. So you'll see that one edge goes all the length of it. That's gonna be the inside of our rail. So, the way I have it laid out is the way that it's going to sit once we have it mounted up. We're going to slide over our spacer and you'll see that one side is gonna be thicker than the top side here, as I have it laid out. So, we'll slide, (metal clanking) we'll have the larger portion down here by the head of our bolt. This is going to fit right here. (metal clanking) We're gonna grab our side-specific handle, and you're gonna know that it's the proper one. You want the handle kind of to where this top portion faces or is at the same height here of our rail. And, there's this little notch that's our stop. So you should be able to move this, and this will kind of go in this center portion, that whole line up. Now, if it's not able to move, then you're gonna wanna swap that handle to the other one, and then we'll finish this up with a flat washer and our castle nut. I'm gonna go ahead and get this threaded down. And you don't wanna go too crazy here. I just hand did that. And so you still want to have some mobility here so you can kind of, loosen it up a little if you need to. (metal scraping) You wanna be able to slide this pretty easily and if you crank it down, you're gonna lose that. So, we do need to align it with the hole in the bolt. So find that sweet, happy medium of being able to move the handle, but still get your cotter pin through. So, I'm gonna go back one here And I'm happy with that. So, we'll go ahead and grab our cotter pin. (metal scraping) I may have to turn this here, but we'll feed this in and then pry out our ends, and that way it's gonna hold that in place. So, normally just a set of needle nose here will work well. Slide this down (hands tumbling) (metal clinking) and then as we bend both ends back, that should lock it in place. So with this one in place, we'll just go ahead and repeat for the other remainder ones again. Just making sure that our handles are able to actuate. Now, if you have your puck covers, you're gonna want to go ahead, take those out, and we're gonna drop this in. So with my handles kind of at a 90 here from our rail (metal clunking) we'll go ahead and get these tightened down (metal scraping) and then we'll align this hole here. And then we can put our linchpin in place, (metal clanking) and we'll just snap this in place. And then we'll go ahead and get our other side in as well. So now grab one of your rails, and you'll see the slots here for the 5th Wheel. You want that facing towards you. And then we'll line this up. (metal clunking) And on the GM trucks they're gonna be using the third and fifth hole. It should line up pretty well centered so you should know you have it in the right spot. We'll then take our carriage bolts and pass it through. (metal scraping) (metal chinking) Now in getting these in, if the tolerances are pretty tight and it's not wanting to pass through perfectly. What you can do is take that linchpin off. I loosen this side up and you're gonna want to get your outside ones in first. And that should align the middle ones a little bit better because if you do these two first, you might be a little bit off here. (metal clanging and scraping) Now once we have both of our rails in the front and back with all the carriage bolts passed through we'll go ahead and take our serrated flange nuts, and I'm gonna just hand tighten these on for now. (metal screw scraping) So, now we're gonna come back with our 3/4 inch socket and using the torque settings found in the instruction manual, I'm gonna torque all of these down properly. (socket crunching) If you need a torque wrench we have them available here at etrailer. You can generally go to an auto parts store and rent one for free. (socket crunching continues) Now, we'll just go ahead and repeat for the remainder of the hardware. So, you can see I have my Curt E16 5th Wheel that we just dropped into the rails, and I can go and grab a different 5th wheel and do all the same. All that's left to do is pin it in place through the rails and then we're ready to hit the road. And that was a look at the Curt Adapter Rails for OEM prep packages on a 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
801 reviews
by:
Greg
08/26/2026
Adapter rails are heavy duty, easy to install and were a perfect fit for the puck system on my 2026 GMC. My Husky hitch fit perfectly into the rails. Our first trip towing with this setup went great!
by:
Lawrence K.
10/26/2026
I would like to say that I received my 5th wheel adapter with the puck system it feels sturdy after I installed it. Easy application.
Lazer S.
10/27/2026
Glad you are liking it so far, Lawrence! What kind of hitch are you going to using it to adapt?
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Chris J.
10/21/2026
2026
Ford
F-450 Super Duty
First off, the ordering process with etrailer was quick, easy, and the shipping from time of order to out the door was beyond fast.
Second thing was the box arrived quite a bit beat up, HOWEVER, the rails were packed so well there was no damage to anything. They use metal angles in the corners, super thick cardboard angles on the rails, heavy duty foam, and thin wood (YES, WOOD) panels. I was worried until I opened the box.
Third, Curt had a really nice, color, easily read instruction sheet WITH clear images and pictures for those of us who get confused reading two lines of verbiage.
Fourth, this thing is stout and well built. Went together extremely easily and does not budge once locked in place. I came from a truck with the Pullrite Clean Bed Rails and they were great, but sloppy as in slightly loose compared to these.
Hands down, a really nice product packaged very well and shipped insanely fast.
Second thing was the box arrived quite a bit beat up, HOWEVER, the rails were packed so well there was no damage to anything. They use metal angles in the corners, super thick cardboard angles on the rails, heavy duty foam, and thin wood (YES, WOOD) panels. I was worried until I opened the box.
Third, Curt had a really nice, color, easily read instruction sheet WITH clear images and pictures for those of us who get confused reading two lines of verbiage.
Fourth, this thing is stout and well built. Went together extremely easily and does not budge once locked in place. I came from a truck with the Pullrite Clean Bed Rails and they were great, but sloppy as in slightly loose compared to these.
Hands down, a really nice product packaged very well and shipped insanely fast.
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Richard
03/11/2026
Install was easy but you need a 2lb hammer help with the Install, I really liked that it raised my 5th wheel higher in my truck bed
Lazer S.
3/17/2026
Glad you like it, Richard! These are definitely a nicer option than having to buy a whole new hitch! And what did you need to use the hammer for? I'm usually a fan of any percussive maintenance and am definitely curious here.
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Gary
08/22/2024
2024
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
Purchased a 2024 Silverado 3500 set up for 5th wheel with the PUCK connections. My previous truck had ISR rails and the PullRite SuperGlide 5th wheel hitch. The Curt adaptor is the perfect solution to avoid buying a whole new hitch.
The package arrived in good condition and on time. Upon opening the box I was extremely surprised how well it was packed, each corner had a metal bracket, there was a piece of plywood on the bottom and top and foam separating the parts.
The install was fairly easy, read the instructions, Chevy is one way, Ford another. The PUCK locking mechanism make a nice tight connection with very little adjustment needed. The rails fit in nicely and the bolts went in well, torqued as required.
I have not yet attached the PullRite hitch but if it fit the Curt ISR rails on the previous truck it should fit this one. With the Chevy 2500 I had, between the squat and ISR rail setup the 5th wheel was slightly lower in the front. With this Chevy 3500 suspension and the adaptor being about 2" higher I expect the camper to be level or slightly higher in front which works.
Very nice adaptor if you have the need, better than changing out a perfectly good hitch.
The package arrived in good condition and on time. Upon opening the box I was extremely surprised how well it was packed, each corner had a metal bracket, there was a piece of plywood on the bottom and top and foam separating the parts.
The install was fairly easy, read the instructions, Chevy is one way, Ford another. The PUCK locking mechanism make a nice tight connection with very little adjustment needed. The rails fit in nicely and the bolts went in well, torqued as required.
I have not yet attached the PullRite hitch but if it fit the Curt ISR rails on the previous truck it should fit this one. With the Chevy 2500 I had, between the squat and ISR rail setup the 5th wheel was slightly lower in the front. With this Chevy 3500 suspension and the adaptor being about 2" higher I expect the camper to be level or slightly higher in front which works.
Very nice adaptor if you have the need, better than changing out a perfectly good hitch.
Gary
8/23/2025
While I used this with the PullRite hitch it worked very well. I have since sold the hitch as the adaptor to buy a a different hitch no longer needing this adaptor. Worked great.
by:
Richard
09/24/2026
2024
ford
F-250 Super Duty
Easy to install. Less than an hour. Curt Q20 slipped right in and it is still below the bed top. Others talk about a height problem. I had airbags on my f250 that i would inflate to bring UP my back end. I dont think this is an issue.
by:
drag
10/07/2026
Product is a perfect fit for my 2023 2500HD PUCK system! Easy install. Packaging was superb. I had an old Reese hitch that plugged right into the new Curt rails. Very happy with this purchase and support from Etrailer
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Robert
08/29/2026
The OE Puck Adapter 25K was easy to install. I put a little grease on the parts (6 and 5 on the instructions) - thought it would make it easier to rotate the locking handles into place. I have a "long handle" torque wrench so torquing the carriage bolt nuts to 125 ft lbs was no problem. I installed a Husky 16K S fifth wheel hitch installation onto the adapter. I still need to check the fifth wheel and truck bed clearance and adjust the height of the hitch as needed.
by:
Tim
10/12/2026
Excellent packaging, easy to follow instructions, speedy delivery. Excellent experience with Etrailer
Heather A.
10/15/2026
Hey Tim! looks like the adapter worked out well for you. How do you like your B&W hitch?
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Paul
04/16/2025
Had to replace my vehicle while on vacation. 2020 puck system was different than the 2025 puck system so I had to order a new base. Ordered the new base on a Friday and it was delivered the following Monday. Jacob was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Package while extremely heavy arrived intact. Bolted rails together. Specs very tight on the 4 pins that hold the base to the hitch. Needed a little coaxing to get it pinned. Definitely a two person job. Would use e-trailers again in the future. Thank you for your speedy service.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/27/2025
Hey Paul. I'm glad that Jacob got you all hitched up. What kind of 5th wheel are you towing?
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Rick
05/18/2025
I needed to move my in-laws 5th wheel trailer and didn’t have a 5th wheel hitch for my 2022 puck system. I wasn’t sure the new adapter would work on a 23 year old DrawTite hitch, It worked perfectly !!
Brooke M.
5/19/2025
Wow, I don't think I have ever seen a 23 year old hitch, before! That's awesome the rails worked for you. I'm impressed! You really had no issue and didn't have to finagle it at all?
by:
Debra
06/15/2026
Very good price, shipped fast, well made, and a perfect fit, and easy to install in our 2026 F350. We are very happy with our purchase.
by:
Keith
08/13/2024
This rail adapter work like i wanted it to. Saved us from having to purchase a New 5th hitch
Keith
9/28/2025
This setup for my hitch works great!
by:
John
08/17/2026
The Tech (Mike) that helped me identify the product I needed was very good to work with and communicated well. The person (Amy) who took my also was very good to work with and communicated well. The product arrived timely on the day it was committed for. The product was packaged well and did not have a damage, the installation directions were clear so installation was very smooth. The product is well made, heavy duty and fit as it should. I highly recommend etrailer and Curt products for any trailer needs.
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Jeremiah
09/22/2026
2023
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
Fits good works good fast shipping. Weight rated for much more than my hitch or truck needs to be latched onto
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Brian
03/12/2024
2020
GMC
Sierra 3500
Assembly and setup was super easy and quick. Seems super stout. I was worried the added 2 1/2 inches of height added by this would require some adjustments to the pin box. However once hooking up my trailer, no adjustments were necessary. Trailer is almost spot on level, and I am still maintaining 6.5-7 inches of bed side clearance to the trailer.
Brian
3/12/2025
After a year of use, I have no complaints. It does its job just fine. I will also add for others in the market, my father and law has a 2025 Sierra 3500 that he upgraded to, and upgraded his standard 5th wheel hitch to a Andersen Ultimate for the factory puck system. I was able to compare side by side the puck style Andersen to the rail Andersenadapter I have. The height of the hitches are the exact same.
Jesse M.
3/12/2025
@Brian Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do that comparison, and thanks for coming back here to share. I am sure this will be helpful for others with the same hitch and vehicle. Feel free to come back anytime you need anything!
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Robert
08/08/2026
2026
GMC
Sierra 2500
This product is great. It was well packaged and very easy to install. I have a Pull Rite super glide hitch that fit perfectly.
by:
Mark
05/15/2025
Easy to order, etrailer rep answered all of me questions, prompt delivery, very easy to assemble and install in truck. A great purchase.
Mark
5/16/2026
The CURT 5th wheel rail assembly works great. It is easy to installremove as required. I have towed over 8k miles without issue.
James D.
5/16/2026
@Mark Thank you for your response,
8k miles of towing without an issue is a win my friend.
We appreciate you choosing etrailer and enjoy your towing adventures!
by:
Don
12/30/2024
2015
Ram
3500
This adapter worked perfectly for my 2025 Sierra 3500 puck system. It went together in about 15 minutes and was a perfect fit with my Reese hitch. Also, Paul at Etrailer was great to work with and he made sure I ordered the right part.
Don
12/31/2025
After a year of use, this adapter is still working great and I have had no issues with it all.
Kate F.
12/31/2025
@Don Glad to hear things are holding up as they should Don! What was your favorite trip of 2025?
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Larrys
03/31/2023
Like some other posts, followed instructions to the letter and hitch would not drop into rails. Loosened all the rails bolts, mounted hitch, and re-torqued everything. Puck mounting brackets were just off square a bit and twisted the rails when first installed. Either square ‘em up or alter instructions so it goes in first time. Installed in a 2022 Silverado 2500 6’10” bed. Loved the plan, set the rails first time in a few minutes (instead of waiting in a shop for four hours while someone else did the boring and cutting and such). Hitch has been in two other trucks with conventional rails and always fit. Coulda been a five star, but I am familiar with Curt and feel sure they will get it right.
Larrys
4/1/2024
Still satisfied, still recommend. Easy to move hitch in truck as one unit when I need more of the bed available, no further adjustments needed.
by:
Jon
04/01/2025
2015
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Easy assembly, easy installation , fit perfect, works perfectly. I have only used the hitch once. I don't see any issues going forward with this hitch adapter. Highly recommend it and e-trailer .
Victoria H.
4/1/2025
It's great to hear everything is working flawlessly for you Jon, and we appreciate your recommendation! Any fun upcoming adventures planned?
by:
Roy
03/17/2026
With new trucks prepped for fifth wheel and goose neck hitch mounts, this made it easy for me to use my old hitch in my new truck. It did add about 1 1/2” to the height of the hitch so I had to move my trailer hitch so the trailer runs level.
by:
James
07/21/2026
It is great thanks to etrailer for the help and I want to send a special thank you to Melissa for her help in selecting the right item for my truck
by:
Mark
04/11/2026
It was a good price, fast delivery, easy to assemble & install in my truck. It matches with my Reese 16K 5th wheel hitch. I have not towed my camper with it yet but I do not foresee any problems with it.
by:
Todd
03/09/2025
2024
GMC
Sierra 2500
The adapter came packaged very well. The box looked ruff and I was concerned but when opened everything was good. Very easy installation.
Todd
4/6/2026
Continues to work well. No issues at all.
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view full answer... - Will the Reese 16K Hitch work With the Curt Adapter Rails on a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500Yes, the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR will work with your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 and your Reese 16K hitch.
view full answer... - Rail System Adapter For A 2024 Chevy With The OEM Puck SystemHello Brad, we have exactly what you are looking for! You can use the Curt Adapter Rails # C88KR. This will attach directly to the OEM puck system (the 5 pockets) in the bed of your 2024 Chevy, and it will give you the industry standard rails you can use to attach your fifth wheel hitch. Keep in mind that this adapter will work with virtually any rail mounted fifth wheel hitch, save for the B&W Patriot Slider hitch or Husky slider hitches. We made a video reviewing and installing the Curt...
view full answer... - Which 5th Wheel Hitch Will Work With My OEM Pucks and a Rotating Pin BoxHey Steve, so between the Curt # C16265 and the PullRite # PUL36ZR I'd go wit the Curt but not the Q25. I'd go with the A25 # C24FR, which is basically the same thing as the Q25 but does not require the # C88KR adapter. Only the Curt is going to work out of the box with rotating pin boxes so the PullRite would need a wedge like # RP99FR or # MR74ZR to work with a rotating pin box, but you'd have to let me know what rotating pin box you have to get you the correct wedge. The PullRite...
view full answer... - Which Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch is Better? Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Rail Connection?Hey Randy. Comfort and stability wise the Curt CrossWing item # C86JR that attaches to 5th wheel rails isn't going to be better than the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The gooseneck version does provide a 9" offset compared to the 5th wheel rail option being only 5". That extra 4" is really going to help your turning clearance. Unless you have 5th wheel rails in your 2024 Ford F-250, I recommend the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The support...
view full answer... - Adapter to Use Pullrite Superglide 2700 in OEM Pucks of 2024 GMC Sierra 3500Hey Jay, the Pullrite Superglide 2700 was designed to fit the industry standard above bed fifth wheel rails so to adapt it to fit the OEM pucks of your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 you would want the part # C88KR that you referenced and you'd be set! How do you like the Superglide?
view full answer... - Does Curt C88KR Fit 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HDHi Keith, great question. Yes, the rail adapter part # C88KR will fit your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD so as long as your truck came with that underbed prep package with the holes in the bed. This adapter is specifically designed to fit 2020–2026 Silverado 2500/3500 trucks that have the factory puck system (OEM towing prep package), as long as you have that, you are good to go! One quick thing to be aware of is that this adapter adds about 3-1/2 inches of height to your hitch setup,...
view full answer... - Will The B&W Patriot Fit on the Curt Adapter Rails # C88KRHey Mike! Happy to help. Yes, the Curt Adapter Rails # C88KR will work with your B&W Patriot 18K hitch. Your Patriot is designed to mount to standard above-bed rails, and this adapter provides those same industry-standard rails that you are currently using in your truck. That means you’ll be able to reuse your current hitch without needing to replace it the whole thing. Major win for you! What truck are you looking at upgrading to?
view full answer... - Using a PullRite SuperGlide Hitch with a GM OEM Puck System Using Adapter # C88KRHi Buck, thanks for the question. Yes, the Curt CrossWing Adapter # C88KR will work with your PullRite SuperGlide # PUL65RR and is a great way to move your hitch from your 2024 Ram 2500 with industry-standard rails into your new 2025 Silverado 3500 with the factory puck system. I completely understand wanting to make sure before ordering. Changing trucks is expensive enough without finding out you need a completely different hitch. The nice thing about the # C88KR is that it allows you...
view full answer... - Will B&W Patriot Slider Work In A 2026 GMC 2500 With The Factory Puck System? Hey Maurice, thanks for reaching out. No, the B&W Patriot Slider cannot be used in a truck with a factory puck system. The patriot hitch is designed for industry standard 5th wheel rails, and while there are rail adapters for the GMC puck system like part # C88KR, these rail adapters are not compatible with the Patriot hitch. For a GMC truck with the puck system, you'll need to use a hitch specifically designed for that puck system. For that I recommend the following: - B&W Companion...
view full answer... - Will Curt Adapter Rails Work With Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch on 2025 Sierra 2500Hi Luke! The Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR will work with your Reese slider as long as it is designed to fit industry standard rails. The only sliders that aren't compatible are the B&W Patriot and Husky since they don't have proper clearance. This will fit the OEM prep package on your 2025 Sierra 2500. What kind of 5th wheel are you towing?
view full answer... - What Legs Fit a Curt Q25 5TH Wheel To Factory Pucks on 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed? For a Sliding Curt Q25 # C16566 to keep the sliding capability you would need to use the Adapter Rails # C88KR as there are not a set of specific legs to fit the slider on your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 6'10" box. If you have a Fixed Q25 # C16265 and want to used the Fixed Legs # CU53FR just know you will need to watch your clearances when making tight turns since the short bed you have will not give you enough clearance for jack knife turns. We do have the Curt R24 Round Tube...
view full answer... - What Adapter Fits the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Factory Puck System and Works with a Valley 7054 Hitch?Hey Kerry, Since your Valley 7054 fifth wheel hitch works with industry standard rails (ISR) you can use the Curt Adapter Rails for Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part # C88KR. This adapter is designed to fit perfectly into the factory puck system of your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with 6 3/4' bed and will provide the rails needed to fit your Valley 7054. The C88KR is rated for 25,000lbs towing capacity and will add 3 1/2" of height to your hitch. I've linked an installation video as...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Toyota TundraThe Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16468-204, will fit your 2012 Toyota Tundra with the 6-1/2ft bed. This kit uses the industry standard above bed base rails that are compatible with most hitches from Curt, Reese, Husky, Valley and Draw-Tite. This is also a custom kit that will significantly reduce install time. I have linked you to the installation instructions. Since you have a short bed truck, I strongly recommend using a sliding fifth wheel hitch. Typically, short bed...
view full answer... - Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2019 Nissan Titan w/ Factory Prep Package Hey Kevin! Curt doesn't make a sliding hitch with a base that attaches directly to your Nissan's gooseneck puck system so you'll need to start with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Nissan Titan XD OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package item # DM6200. This drops down into your gooseneck puck and gives a standard base rail set up. Then you can add any 5th wheel hitch that is compatible with industry standard rails. I looked up your truck's towing capacity and I think the best Curt hitch for...
view full answer... - Is Height of Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Ram 2500 From Top of Base RailsHi Gary, Good question, and the height of the sliding 5th wheel hitches for your 2023 Ram 2500 short bed are taken from the top of the bed rails. So for example, the outstanding Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C23DR has a height of 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 inches, and that height is taken from the top of the base rails to the top of the 5th wheel hitch.
view full answer... - Can Curt 5th Wheel Hitch be Used with Demco Rail Adapter and 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 OEM Rail KitYes the Demco adapter part # DM6333 does fit your 2020 Chevy Silverado with an OEM rail kit and would work great with either the Curt hitch # C23DR or # C55DR that you referenced.
view full answer... - Comparing The Weight Of The Curt A16 With R20 Slider And B&W Companion Slider OEM 5th Wheel HitchesThe Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C23DR weighs approximately 201lbs and the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C29BR weighs approximately 95lbs so you'd be at 296lbs total. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670 weighs approximately 300lbs.
view full answer... - Hitch & 5th Wheel Capacity for 2016 Silverado 2500 Short Bed, 6.0L Engine, & Prep PackageI searched online for the owner's manual to find the capacities, and found the exact towing capacity for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a short bed and 6.0L engine will depend on the cab size, and if you have 2WD or 4WD. From what I found, with the 6.0L engine your truck has a 5th wheel towing capacity range between 14,000 and 14,500 lbs. If you take a look at your owner's manual you can find the exact capacity for your truck. For a 5th wheel hitch then you can go with a lighter capacity...
view full answer... - Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rails & Installation Kit That Fits 2020 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot BedWe do have Curt custom 5th wheel base rails and installation kits that fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, but they are a bit different than the part number you mentioned. The two kits that fit have the same brackets, but you can choose from the gloss finish like the part number you asked about, or a carbide finish: - Gloss Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-104 - Carbide Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 Both...
view full answer... - Correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2023 Ford F-150I checked with Curt, the correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2023 Ford F-150 is part # C93WR. This is an excellent kit that has everything you need to install a fifth wheel hitch like the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with S20 Slider part # C23DR which is what I recommend. If you are just looking for something to get you by however, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with S20 Slider part # C95DR is a good option. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit is...
view full answer... - Correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2023 Ford F-150I checked with Curt, the correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2023 Ford F-150 is part # C93WR. This is an excellent kit that has everything you need to install a fifth wheel hitch like the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with S20 Slider part # C23DR which is what I recommend. If you are just looking for something to get you by however, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with S20 Slider part # C95DR is a good option. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit is a...
view full answer... - Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 Congrats on the new truck! Since you have the shorter 6-3/4' bed in your new 2025 Silverado 2500 it is recommended to go with a slider hitch like the Curt A16 item # C16521 you referenced. This will give you the proper turning clearance so you don't have to worry about hitting your truck when you're making tight turns. There's two different configurations of this hitch depending on whether or not your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 came with the factory puck system or not. I have listed them...
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I am glad we had the right rails for you Greg! More importantly, where did you go for the first trip?