Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish

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Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch with this universal-fit kit. Includes base rails, hardware and universal, L-shaped brackets. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT 5th wheel hitch rails part number C16100 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.

CURT 5th Wheel Hitch Rails

Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch with this universal-fit kit. Includes base rails, hardware and universal, L-shaped brackets.

Features:

Base rails provide necessary attachment points for 5th wheel installation
Universal brackets fit nearly any application
- Semi-custom brackets can be used to ease installation on certain vehicles
Complete kit includes rails, brackets and hardware
Glossy black finish
Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
Assembled in the USA

16100 Curt Universal, Gloss Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Universal Brackets and Hardware

Item # C16100

Installation Details C16100 Installation instructions

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All You Need to Know About the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit Video review towing camping and hauling with your fifth wheel e49PR

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Speaker 1: Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Gloss Finish Base Rails with the Installation Kit. Now, these base rails will provide the necessary attachment points for fifth wheel installation. The universal brackets will fit nearly any application. We do also offer semi-custom brackets that can be used to ease installation on certain vehicles. We do sell those separately. I would just recommend using our fit guide to see if they have them available for your application.

This is a complete kit. It includes both rails, the universal brackets, the hardware, and a set of directions on how to install everything. The finish on the rail is a nice glossy black finish. These rails are compatible with fifth wheel hitches like Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky. But that should do it for the review on the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Gloss Finish Base Rails with the Installation Kit..

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75 reviews

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by: Kenyon 06/13/2026

Although the hitch showed up missing a bracket it was handled swiftly. I would definitely purchase from then again. Brieann C followed up quickly and had a replacement part at my door within a couple day. Some if the best customer service that i have had with an online order

by: Jeff 03/18/2026

The boy's were great to work with. We figured out universal mounts cannot be used on 2013 and newer ram pickups.

Lazer S.

3/24/2026

Glad we could help, Jeff! Can't say I was aware of the universal brackets not working either. You would think universal means universal, but I guess not. Have you had a chance to install the custom fit ones yet? And what are you going to be towing?

by: Ralph 05/17/2026

I need to have it installed still , but it seems to be a good kit/ product .

by: Cam 09/24/2019

Was an easy install considering the age of our truck, 94 f250 diesel. Pulls very nice. Our 1st 5th wheel and where we will begin our retirement journey.

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by: Jason 04/13/2020

The rails fit my existing 5th wheel hitch perfectly! The install was VERY difficult. It was very hard installing the bolts above the frame. I could barely get my fingers in between the frame and the bed to get the required two washers and nut on. Then tightening the bolt was super hard also. After a series of choice words I finally got them on. It was suggested that there be 110 lbs of torque on each bolt. The only problem was with the above mentioned bolts, there was no room for a torque wrench. So I tightened just as much as I could muster hoping that it will be good enough. Other than that the instructions were good and self explanatory. I really don't know how else you could attach the bolts where they had to go.

Jason W. One Year Later

4/14/2021

Follow up, the rails have held well! I have had not problems keeping them in place. They have been able to hold the weight of my 5th Wheel trailer. They have not budged one bit.

by: Ernest J. 09/06/2019 One Year Later

Have owned this Curt Rail Kit for a year. These rails are very good quality product. I installed them myself, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I use a Curt Q25 hitch and pull a 40 ft fifth wheel from Florida to Ohio and back, and this combination works very well. etrailer info,price and shipping was excellent.

Ernest J. One Year Later

9/6/2020

Still in excellent condition, and working well

by: Brian 08/07/2022

When I received my package from ups, the box was trashed and had been taped all over to hold it together. When I opened the box it was missing numerous pieces. I immediately emailed and called etrailer and spoke with someone who took note of every part that was missing and took care of express shipping them to me. Was obviously the mail service that destroyed the package but etrailer took care of it.

by: Steve 07/09/2019

Molly walked me right through it install went great

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by: Timothy 05/17/2017

The product has not installed but as for delivery it was acceptable. Of course watching the updates on the progress of my package was disheartening as UPS drove by me twice and I could have had my kit 3 days sooner the 5 days to deliver is not bad.

Timothy One Year Later

5/17/2018

The product is performing excellently. Installation was easy and I have had no trouble towing my 25ft. travel trailer.

by: Bob 06/12/2023

I think you need better boxes to hold steel. You could save money by not having to ship out replacement parts

Bob One Year Later

6/12/2024

I had to totally re fabricate the two end pieces but I made them work. Instead of going on inside of I beams I had to make them go on outside of I beams.

by: Jimmie 06/21/2018

We ordered 5th wheel rails and hardware took a few days. Once we received them from UPS the box was tore open and we were missing the hardware. Called etrailers and without hesitation they sent us the equipment that was missing. Thank you so much!

by: Andy A 01/26/2020 One Year Later

Easy installation, great product, and it's used often. The price was better than anywhere else too. I will buy from etrailer again. I have 7 trailers, so I'll always need parts lol.

by: Larry 11/20/2019

I received my order on 11-19-2019 and was very pleased with the product, price and packaging. It arrived undamaged and ready for installation. I can't wait to get it installed and the 5th wheel mounted so I can begin pulling trailers again.

by: Walter 01/23/2020

Very solid . the box came in damaged and missing the hardware . I made 1 call and they instantly sent the missing pieces . very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy from etrailer.com again !

by: John 01/15/2019

I purchased some new rails for my 5th wheel hitch and they told me it would be delivered today when I ordered and it was spot on. The price was 60 to 100 dollars cheaper then any other place I checked.

by: Bittan 04/29/2020

Very please with this company. They really take care of their customers. My shipment came to me missing a couple pieces, and when I emailed them they promptly got back with me and sent me the pieces I was missing at no extra cost. Good job etrailer, the world cpuld use a few more good companies like you!

by: Scott 03/08/2019 One Year Later

Work as they should. No problems. Would order again if we need to.
The original set was left in the truck that was sold. Still had the 5th
wheel.

by: Mike 06/28/2017

Looks like good quality. All parts received in good condition. Very quick shipping. Good people to buy from.

by: Tim F 03/18/2020 One Year Later

Few modifications to fit my custom flatbed but was easy to install and works great

by: Gary 12/20/2018

We have always received the best service and lowest price from etrailer and we always buy everything we need from them. We always receive the products fast. We have no complaints about the service or the products we have received from them.

by: Steve 12/21/2019

This completes my setup for my 5th wheel attachment in my truck. Not installed yet. Thank you for your prompt service and delivery.

by: Shovelhead Dave 02/07/2015

Exactly what I needed. Great service. Extremely fast shipping. I will continue to do business with these guys for a long time.

by: Todd 09/25/2023

Ordered the kit and was missing a steel bracket and had to keep the customer in a rv park for for a week at 750 dollars and was told they would overnight the missing piece and a week later it arrived,last order from them

by: Ken 01/04/2022

I have an old Chevy 1 ton pickup that I ordered Curt rails for a 5th wheel hitch I wanted to install. One call to etrailer and Madeline hooked me up with the correct rails to fit my truck. They are heavy duty and complete with everything needed to make the install. Good pricing and quality service. Also got free shipping with the order.

Ken T. One Year Later

1/5/2023

Working like a champ after one year. I would recommend this product

by: Dale 01/12/2019

My purchase from eTrailer was a simple process and most of all, when delivered, it was exactly as I had ordered.

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