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Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish
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Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish

Part Number: C16200
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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 C16200 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 - Carbide Black Finish. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch Rails - C16200

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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
  • Carbide black finish matches Curt Q5 20K fifth wheel hitch
  • Compatible hitches: Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky


16200 Curt Universal, Carbide Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Universal Brackets and Hardware

Installation Details C16200 Installation instructions



Video of Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish

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Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails with the installation kit in a carbide black finish. These base rails will provide a solid mounting point for your 5th wheel hitch. The universal L-shape brackets here will fit nearly any application. They are semi-custom brackets that can be used to ease installation on certain vehicles. All the parts are protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish. They are inaudible 00:00:24 in a rust resistant liquid bonderite coating. Now, this part is compatible with most 5th wheel hitches, rollers and goose neck adapters by Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky.

Complete kit includes everything shown here, the two base rails themselves, the 4 L-shaped universal brackets, all the mounting hardware, and a nice set of detailed instructions on how to install everything. That should do it for the review on the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails with the installation kit in a carbide black finish.

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Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish - C16200

Average Customer Rating:  4.3 out of 5 stars   (174 Customer Reviews)

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

by: 07/19/2023

1998 Dodge 1500 4X4 with 6.5ft bed

Set
the rails where I needed them and drilled trough the PU bed. Then bolted the frame mounts under the bed to hold in position for marking the holes that needed to be drilled through the frame rails.

Worked very well once I was able to get access to the frame rails by removing the fender flares and the inside plastic fenders. Used step drill to to drill through the frame rails after marking center by means of a large drill bit that fit the hole size needed.

Worked alone and I'm 72 so any younger whippersnapper should be able to accomplish the task.

Richard S.

7/20/2024

The rails were removed because I ordered a new kit for my F550 Ford Flatbed instead. That kits works really well for my 45ft wedge car hauler but the rails are too far forward to be able to use it for a regular sized 5th wheel trailer. So Im going to install one of the rails from the Dodge PU behind the rails on the flatbed so I have the option of 2 positions, forward for gooseneck and aft for 5th wheel hitches. That will work great for dual purpose towing.



by: 04/15/2024

Very easy install in my situation. I have a flat bed so measure, mark, drill, install bolts and nuts and torque. Only recommendation I would give is the brackets should have all been long not two long and two short. I wasn’t able too put 2 bolts in the short brackets.

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Brooke M.

4/29/2024

I reached out to Curt about this just to see what is going on here. They said you actually need part # C99BR, which is a custom bracket kit for your truck.



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Package was destroyed rails were thrown on top of box( I have pics) parts missing. The product doesn’t even fit my truck guess I need a special bracket now. Want it returned please

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Katrina D.

8/13/2024

I am sorry about that. Let me get the return process started.



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Used this kit to mount a fifth wheel hitch in a 2023 Tacoma. Composite bed made this install challenging since the bed carries almost none of the load. It took a couple of weeks to lay out, then had to saw/grind away access points for the mounting hardware. I bolted instead of welding due to the proximity of cabling to where the mounts would need to be placed. But, it has performed as advertised; looking forward to many years of use.



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Average. Excellent service at order, even better at problem resolution. Gross failure of common sense in shipping. Numerous reports of box failure/parts missing in prior reviews. Upon ordering I was assured this was fixed. Not! Anyone with half sense and one eye would know a thin, heavy, blade shaped object would tear out of the end of an unreinforced single ply cardboard box. This issue has been referenced repeatedly in "comments" and ignored. As stated, great interaction with order and problem fix people but an unnecessary delay.



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I could not use the mounting kit



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Poorly packed only revived 1 tail and 1 bracket and the instructions the othe tail 3 brackets and install kit missing.
Wait he’d a week to get it planed to pu a trailer in 3 days now thanks to poor package I will not be able to pick up the trailer and will lose the $500 deposit I put down.

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Brooke M.

10/19/2021

Thank you for letting us know. Our customer service team should be reaching out to you in the near future.



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I did not receive my base rails and installation kit

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Jenny N.

8/5/2022

We recently sent you a replacement bracket with rails kit and were wondering if you had any feedback about the product for other shoppers? We look forward to hearing from you.



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Worked as planned. Got exactly what I ordered. Quality of product id great.



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Would of been 5 stars but had to do some custom modification to it on my 07.5 2500 dodge ram. As there is a set bolt on the frame so a small chunk of bracket had to be cut out for me to install it.

Peter

8/16/2023

Still holding up and working



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I Think you all for the quick Delivery Top of The line Poduct And Workman Ship Go Team VERY GOOD THANK YOU. MARK



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Product and instructions were great. The packaging wasn’t excellent but everything made it. The finish on the rails was good and so was the hardware. Added this hitch to an 02 Silverado 1500 HD. Hope I didn’t void the warranty by welding on the frame



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Thank y’all for getting the pieces to me that were lost in shipping so quickly!!



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It's worked great fit good would buy it again when needed



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Perfect fit



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This product worked well for what I needed and the price I wanted, it is universal so afew extra parts came with it. But I am very satisfied. I installed afew extra bolts just for added Security, it got the job done.



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Works great



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Awesome product, heavy duty, fit perfect, only complaint is the fish wire broke on my 3 bolt of 8 !!



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This product fit well. It is well constructed in heavy duty. My contact at E trailer. Rob was fantastic. The package was damaged by UPS in transit and one of the brackets was lost. He helped me identify which bracket I needed and correctly sent me the bracket that I needed in a prompt manner. His professionalism and courtesy was top notch



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Fit like a glove, good quality.



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Fast service



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Received the heavy box delivered in a speedy manner. Put in truck as illustrated. Smooth installation of rails. Put the hitch mount on the rails but no pins to lock it to the rails. Buying the rail and hardware kit, I expected the kit to have included the 4 pins. Somewhat disappointed. I wanted to install and get on the road.

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Victoria B.

11/15/2019

It is common for manufacturers to include 5th wheel rail pin and clips with the 5th wheel trailer hitch. If your hitch doesnt have the pin and clips anymore, they are available separately with part # C16902.



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Wouldn’t know if it works due to not receiving them. The bolts and brackets were not in the base rail kit. So can’t use it or the pins I ordered due to not being able to mount my hitch. Contact has disappeared. Will not be shopping with eTrailer again.

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Jenny N.

12/1/2021

I will have our customer service team reach out to you.



by:

Bailey was very helpful with my questions during the ordering process. The process was easy and delivery was right on time. Follow up customer service is a nice touch. Thank you, etrailer!



by:

I love the Curt products.
Problem with
my order was.
The package came delivered in pieces.
And I am missing one of the small brackets that bolt to the frame.
Having to put off picking up our camper


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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2022 Ram 2500
    No, they will not but I have a custom fit set that does. They are the Curt item # C16427-204. This set of rails is industry standard so they will work great with your Curt Q20 Slider. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in your Ram's frame. This not only saves you on installation time but it also means you don't have to drill holes in your truck's frame. I have linked an installation video below to show you how to get these rails installed. To make towing with...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2002 Ram 2500
    No, they do not but I have a set that does. They are the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP30035. These are confirmed to fit the 2002 Ram 2500 with the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths. I have linked an installation video below to help you get them set up. The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails item # C16200 you were looking at fit the 2003 - 2012 Ram 2500s.
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  • Curt 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit Options for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 Pickup
    For your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 4x4 pickup you can use Curt Universal Base Rail Kit # C16200 as long as the truck does not have overload brackets. Universal kits cost a little less but they require more drilling and a longer overall installation time. The fastest and easiest 5th wheel base rail installation comes from using a custom-fit kit # C16420-204 that includes custom frame brackets that use existing holes in the frame. This means a lot less drilling. Semi-Custom kit # C16301-200...
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  • Will Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit Fit a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500
    I don't recommend using the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit part # C16200 on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 - 6-1/2 Foot Bed because it requires drilling into the frame although it will still fit. Instead, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC part # C16411-204 which does not require drilling into the frame. These will both work great with a hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516. If you don't already have...
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  • Does Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Curt Universal Base Rails
    They are! The Curt hitch and base rail kit you asked about are 100 percent compatible: - Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 - Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200 This will give you industry-standard base rails, which the E16 hitch will mount right into so you can tow your 5th wheel trailer.
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  • Fit of Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails for 1997 Dodge Dakota
    Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit, # C16200 will fit the 1997 Dodge Dakota.
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  • Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2019 Ram 2500 8 Foot Bed
    I do have a great rail kit available from Curt that will work perfectly on your 2019 Ram 2500, however the Curt Universal Base Rail and Installation Kit # C16200 will not fit. Because of the frame rail design on your Ram none of the universal brackets will fit, so a custom kit is required. For this I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16427-104, which includes the industry-standard base rails to which your hitch will mount along with custom brackets that will use...
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  • Does Curt Universal Base Rail Kit Fit 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500
    The Curt Base Rail Kit # C16200 is a universal option so technically it will fit your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 but you will likely have to drill through your frame to get it to fit. To avoid drilling into your frame I recommend using the Custom Install Kit # C65KR instead. Installation instructions have been linked for you to check out.
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  • Curt Universal 5th Wheel Install Kit for 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
    According to Curt, their # C16200 universal 5th wheel hitch install kit is compatible with your truck. The kit provides industry standard rails that will work with your Reese hitch. Because drilling through the frame will be required, you might seriously consider a custom install kit that uses existing holes in the frame like # C16411-204. The custom kit will shave an hour and a half to 2 hours off the install time.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2008 Ford F-150
    Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit item # C16200 will fit your 2004 F-150 Crew Cab. This is a universal kit so it will fit most trucks you just have to drill holes in the frame. A way better option would be to use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # BWRVK2404. This kit is custom fit and mounts in pre existing holes in your F-150's frame. This kit fits all of the bed lengths of the 2008 F-150. It will provide you with a set of industry...
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  • Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 2021 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
    I checked with Curt and they do have a custom fit fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 2023 Ram 1500 quad cab with the part # C16307-204 but they do not list the universal kit as a fit that you mentioned. Whenever available the custom fit kits are the way to go as the install is a lot simpler (no frame drilling) and the time it takes is cut in about half.
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  • What Is The Spacing Required Between Two Base Rails
    You should have 22" from center to center of the rails (pictured below) in your kit # C16200. I typically get the first rail installed and then drop the hitch I plan on using into the first rail and use it to help set the second rail in place and keep it from moving around while I'm drilling the initial holes in the bed.
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  • Rail Kit to Match Curt Spyder Adapter on 2013 Ford F-350 with OEM Puck System
    Hey John, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16085 will fit your 2013 Ford F-350, and while it will work with the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200 you referenced, that rail kit isn't designed for your truck - especially with the puck system installed. For your application you'll need to use the Curt Adapter Rails # C88KR which fit into the factory puck system and give you the universal base rail connection you're needing. Attached...
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  • Will Universal 5th Wheel Brackets and Installation Kit Fit 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200 will fit your 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500. In fact, the kit even has instructions specific to your generation of Chevy truck, as you can see by the cut out I added. I also linked the instructions for you to check out of the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200.
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  • Do Curt Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails Require Drilling Into Frame on 2000 Ford F-250
    You will indeed have to drill into your 2000 Ford F-250's frame rails to install the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200. However, that's actually true for all the base rail kits for your F-250, even with the custom fit kits.
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  • Recommended Base Rail Kit for a Short Bed 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
    We have what is needed for your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado but it is not the Curt, # C16200. I suggest the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2503. These are confirmed to fit the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 5-1/2, 6-1/2 and 8 foot bed models. These custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch, the brackets, 10-bolt base rails, and necessary hardware are included. These are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco,...
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  • Could Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit # C16200 Fit Putnam Hawkeye Fifth Wheel Hitch
    The info on your Putnam Hawkeye is actually pretty hard to come by since they've been out of business for so long but there's one measurement you can take to determine if it will fit into the Curt Rail Kit part # C16200 that you referenced. Measure from the front mounting tab center to the rear mounting tab center and if that's right at 22 inches then your hitch was designed to fit the style of rails that the # C16200 provides. See attached picture.
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  • Compatibility of Curt 5TH Wheel Rails With RBW Hitch On a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500
    Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails # C16200 are the correct rails for your 2002 Dodge Ram 3500. These rails are the industry standard rails that will fit your RBW 5th wheel hitch that is designed to fit the industry standard rails. I do recommend installing a Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # HM42137 to attach to your factory trailer wiring so that you can plug in your trailer wiring inside the bed of your Ram. This protects your tailgate from...
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  • Installation of Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails on 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup
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  • Is There a Curt Custom 5TH Wheel Rail Kit For a 5-1/2' Bed 2001 Ford F-150?
    Great question Troy. It would appear no one makes a custom rail kit for your 2001 Ford F-150 so you would need to use the Universal Kit # C16200 for installation on your truck. This means you will have to drill into your frame so you may want to have this professionally installed depending on your comfort level. With you having the 5-1/2' bed be sure to check out the Demco Autoslide # DM8550040 which is specifically designed for short bed trucks. This will slide the hitch head back 22-1/2"...
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  • Will The Curt Universal Base Rail Kit Fit A 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed With Overload Springs
    The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish # C16200 is a compatible fit for your 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed with overload springs. The overload springs will not be in the way at all while installing your base rail kit.
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