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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Gloss Finish
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Gloss Finish

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Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT 5th wheel hitch rails part number C16420-104 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Gloss Finish. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch Rails - C16420-104

  • Above the Bed
  • Custom
  • CURT

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.


Features:

  • Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
  • Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • No drilling is required
    • Installation time is cut in half when compared with universal bracket systems
  • Kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
  • Visible rails have glossy black finish
  • Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
  • Assembled in USA


Fits:

  • 2006-2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 - 6-1/2 ' Bed - Mega Cab
  • 2003-2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 6-1/2 ' Bed
  • 2003-2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 8 ' Bed
  • 2003-2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 - 6-1/2 ' Bed
  • 2003-2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 - 8 ' Bed
  • 2010-2012 Ram 2500 6-1/2 ' Bed
  • 2010-2012 Ram 2500 8 ' Bed
  • 2010-2012 Ram 3500 6-1/2 ' Bed
  • 2010-2012 Ram 3500 8 ' Bed


16420 and 16104 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Gloss Black Finish

Installation Details C16420-104 Installation instructions



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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Gloss Finish - C16420-104

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (16 Customer Reviews)

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.

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I wish they had a rating lower than poor. Product installation instructions are extremely poor. Kit is so universal it doesn't fit anything. The 90 minute installation time is just what it takes to read and try to figure out the poor instructions. Curt needs to have they documentation department actually do an installation based on their own instructions to find out just how bad they really are. I now know why the installation performed on my other truck looks so bad. I thought it was they installers, but it is actually the fault of the kit and the included materials. An engineer and toolmaker for 42 years proved to be my only saving grace. It is lucky for me I have a machine shop in my garage to make the parts that were needed to complete the installation. I would not recommend this kit to anyone, pro or novice. The only part of the instruction that was correct was when they tell you to drop the spare tire for better access. A major pain to install and to make safe. This issue is more with Curt and not with E-trailer.

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Flynn

6/16/2013

I had to shim my installation on the front bracketsIt did not make sense the shimmingIf you installed it the way the installation showed it would have crusted the bed down8 BLIPPING hr. install up down up down up down up down on and onrear bracket are good though SUCKED

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Patrick B.

6/18/2013

Thank you for the additional info. I will be sure to pass it along to the manufacturer to see if they need to evaluate their instructions.


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Instructions were good all the parts and pieces were there. Installation time was a little off but when working in your driveway it still works out in a timely manor.



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Made to fit and easy to install.

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James

9/6/2023

No problems at all. The equipment works great.

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Mike L.

10/27/2023

@James We're happy to hear that your Curt # C16420-104 5th wheel bracket/rail kit is working well for you!


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Great product second one first was a ford 250 worked great got the custom set up .The next was for a dodge 3500 crew duelly 2011 ordered it on a Wednesday got it Friday afternoon that was fast shipping have not installed it yet but the kit is a custom for my truck came as stated all parts accounted for will use this company every time oh a shout out to my sales girl Renee she was A great help kit No. was C16420-104 for Curt K16



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The video is priceless, without it the install would be more difficult. The quality of the kit is high. I'd recommend it for any Dodge owner.



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Installation went smooth and rails work as they should.



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Excellent product. I had to enlarge a frame hole in order to get the necessary pieces in. A long screwdriver and a strong punch helped get the tube spacers in place. It took me longer than 90 minutes to install, but it was not a problem. I would buy the exact same thing again. Ordered late Wed. night and I had it on Monday. Great product, great service.



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Sales rep was courteous and friendly, new what i needed and got it to me fast. UPS delivered the package with the top of the box completely open, I’m hoping all the parts are still there.



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Fit perfectly!



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The product arrived in good condition, on time and all parts were in the package. I haven't installed it yet but see no problems.



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Thank you for the speedy shipment. I ordered it late Saturday evening and received it Monday am . When I need more for my camper you will surely get another order.



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A+++



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Got exactly what I needed fast. I’ll be using them again



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no problems and fast shipping thanks r>



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Just as ordered



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    Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # C16420-104 would be compatible with the Reese 30046 5th wheel hitch. The Reese 30046 5th wheel hitch will use industry standard mounting points for installation and that is what the # C16420-104 will provide you.
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  • Dimensions for Placing Bed Rails of Curt Fifth Wheel Install Kit # C16420-104 on 2011 Dodge Ram
    The Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit you referenced, part # C16420-104 is designed for 2500 and 3500 series trucks with 6 or 8 foot beds. When properly installed, the back of the rear-most bed rail will be 26-3/4 inches forward of the rear edge of the bed (not the rear edge of the tailgate) for a 6 foot bed. For an 8 foot bed, the measurement would be 28-3/8 inches. When installed, the king pin of the fifth-wheel will be directly over the center line of the rear truck axle. These dimensions...
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  • Will the Curt Fifth Wheel Kit Part # C16420-104 Fit a 2012 Ram 3500
    Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16420-104 is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Ram 3500 with the 6-1/2' bed. I checked this Curt as well. The kit is a custom fit so no drilling in the frame rail will be required. I have attached a sample install video for you.
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  • What Does The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-104 Fit
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  • Fifth Wheel Rails For RBW Lil Rocker Fifth Wheel Hitch
    yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16420-104 are industry standard rails which is what the RBW Lil Rocker needs to fit. You will not have any issues using the RBW Lil Rocker on these rails. They are designed for a 2003 to 2012 Dodge Ram and Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks with either the 6' bed or the 8' bed.
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