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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish

Part Number: C16430-204
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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 C16430-204 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 Ram - Carbide Finish. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch Rails - C16430-204

Highlights

  • Quick installation: Custom fit brackets reduce install time by half, no frame drilling.
  • Carbide finish protection: Rails feature a durable rust-resistant powder coat.
  • Wide hitch compatibility: Works with Curt, Reese, Husky and more 5th wheel hitches.
  • Industry standard rails: Provides solid above bed rails compatible with most 5th wheels.
  • Versatile towing options: Supports 5th wheels, rollers, and gooseneck adapters.
  • Comprehensive kit: Includes brackets, rails, and necessary hardware for setup.

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Hassle-Free Installation: Custom-Fit Bracket Kit

Sick of spending hours installing your fifth-wheel hitch? The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram cuts installation time in half with its vehicle-specific brackets. No drilling is required into the frame, providing a seamless fit with pre-existing holes. The installation is so straightforward that it feels like the brackets were tailor-made for your truck.

Above-Bed Convenience for All Hitches: Versatile Rail System

If you're switching between different trailer hitches, the included base rails in this kit make it a breeze. These rails sit effortlessly in your truck bed and are compatible with top brands like Curt, Draw-Tite, and Reese. Whether you're using a fifth wheel, a roller, or even a gooseneck adapter, this rail system supports them all, making towing multiple trailers simple and convenient.

Solid and Reliable: Durable Carbide Powder Coat Finish

Worried about your hitch parts rusting or losing their sheen? The rails and brackets are protected with a robust carbide powder coat finish. Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid Bonderite coating, this finish not only looks great but stands up to harsh elements, ensuring longevity and resilience for the countless miles ahead.

Exceed the Norm: No Listed Weight Capacity Limits

Forget about the limitations. The Curt Installation Kit # C16430-204 is designed to support the weight rating of any compatible 5th wheel hitch you choose. You're only limited by the hitch or the vehicle itself, so if you're eyeing a hefty gooseneck adapter for those heavy-duty tasks, these rails are up to the challenge.

Stay in Control: Compatibility with Industry Standard Rails

Whether you're hauling your RV for a cross-country trip or moving equipment across town, the compatibility of these industry standard above-bed rails ensures a fit with various models of 5th wheels. This mix-and-match capability means you have options, giving you full control over your towing setup.

Rust-Free Brilliance: Rust-Resistant Liquid Bonderite Coating

The visible rails combined with a rust-resistant liquid Bonderite coating keep your installation kit looking and performing like new. This extra layer of protection keeps rust at bay, so you can focus on the journey ahead without worrying about unexpected maintenance or part replacements.

16430 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit

C16204 5th Wheel Rails - Curt Carbide Black

Installation Details C16430-204 Installation instructions

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Video of Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish

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Video Transcript for Breaking Down the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram

Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the Curt carbide black custom fit fifth wheel installation kit for the RAM trucks. Now this is a custom fit part, it is designed to fit the 2013 RAM 2500 trucks and also the 2013 and newer RAM 3500 trucks without the OEM prep package. Now on a custom fit part like this, I do recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle and it'll show you this will work for your application. The custom mounting brackets on the side right here, these will mount beneath your truck bed. And as you can see, they'll provide the attachment points for these fifth wheel base rails.

The base rails is what'll sit in your truck bed and allows the installation of your fifth wheel trailer hitch to your truck. Now the custom mounting brackets on the side here, I'm gonna zoom in. If you notice the way they're configured, they are custom fit brackets. They're designed to mount to existing holes in your vehicles frame. You can see to have the holes in the brackets.

This will help minimize any drilling and the installation time is cut in half compared with the universal mounting brackets that are out there. Now this is a complete kit and includes the mounting brackets we mentioned, the base rails, and the mounting hardware. Comes with a nice set of instructions that'll describe how it all goes together. Now the rails, as we mentioned, these will be visible rails in your truck bed. These have the carbide black finish which is like a matte black finish, and it's to match the carbide black finish of your fifth wheel hitch.

Now these rails are industry standard rails. They are compatible with B and W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, and Reese above bed fifth wheel trailer hitches. But that should do it for the review on the Curt carbide black custom rit fifth wheel installation kit for the RAM trucks.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.3

15 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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Maybe need to work on the packaging part of the process. Not real sure if I have all the pieces to the product since the box was completely ripped apart. We order from etrailer all the time and it’s the same issue every time. The packaging process



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Good quality and well made construction...easy to assemble...Thank you



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I bought a 2019 Ram truck and contacted Reese needing a tiedown kit for the 20,000 pound hitch I already owned as the tiedowns from my old Dodge truck was different. They told me I would have to buy a new hitch (around $2,000) as there was not a tiedown kit for the new style frame on my Ram truck.
I shopped around and got the same answer, finally talking to a etrailer associate, as I had found online a 20,000 lb Curt hitch for$850.00, I was ready to order but carried on the conversation informing him of my situation with the Reese hitch, he said let me check on something first. He came back with good news he could sell me a kit that would fit the rails he had and they would fit the Reese hitch I had. $xx.xx I was a little skeptical but he assured me the kit would work. It was a easy installation with the parts they furnished.
Upon installing the kit I found the rails from my Reese hitch would work with the kit, I contracted etrailer and they said they would issue a refund for the rails when I returned them, the refund was issued in a very short time.
etrailer is the first place I talk about when visiting with other trailer owners about parts needed. We owned 3 campgrounds in Minnesota I wish I had know about had known about etrailer at that time.

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Robert

3/13/2022

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Very good hitch, I'm pleased with durability and ease of use. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the base locking pins that are slightly smaller than the holes they fit in and make the trailer "clunk" when taking off or stopping.



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2015 Ram 3500

Always great service at etrailer, thank you.
I have a problem with my stars to rate, I think my phone bugs.
I put you 10/10

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Didier

5/28/2023

Excellent, pas de problème depuis 1 an



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Pkg arrived earily-great.
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and ready for moving fifthwheel.
Thankyou for selecting the right hitch.



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Work's good. Not as easy to install on my truck as they make it sound, but once installed happy.



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  • 5th Wheel Base Rails For 2021 Ram 3500 Short Bed With RamBox
    Hi Darrin, The correct 5th wheel base rail kit for your 2021 Ram 3500 short bed with RamBoxes is the following: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 The # C16430-204 includes both the base rails and mounting brackets so you can get your truck set up for a 5th wheel hitch.
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  • Correct Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500
    The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 is part # C16430-204. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit is a custom bolt-on fit with no cutting or drilling required into the frame. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 is my recommendation because of the interlocking dual jaw system which has a tight grip on the king pin and works to reduce chucking and jarring.
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  • Using the Lippert Turning Point Pin Box with Reese 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2019 Ram 3500 with RamBoxes
    If your Grand Design Reflections 150 comes with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box then there will be no need for a Reese Sidewinder as these both serve the same purpose which is to move the pivot point therefore making for more turning clearance. The only thing you would need is a fixed 5th wheel hitch and for that I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 because of the dual locking jaws which form a tight grip on the kingpin therefore making for a smooth ride. This Reese...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
    I have a couple of different options for your 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab. Your truck has a bed height of just over 20 inches so I will recommend some 5th wheel hitches that are adjustable to under 3 inches of that 20 inch mark that you're looking for. The most economical option for your Ram is the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch # C16115 with the Curt Base Rails # C16430-204. This features the Slide Bar Jaw to secure your king pin and has a Gross Towing Weight of 16,000 lbs. The next step up is...
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  • Options For Installing 5th Wheel Hitch In 2019 Ram 3500 without OEM Puck System
    They do not make an aftermarket puck system kit for your 2019 Ram 3500, so you have a few options to get a 5th wheel hitch installed. The standard way is installing above bed rails # C16430-204 to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch # C55DR if you have a 6-1/2' bed, or a fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed. If having the permanently installed above bed rails is a buzz kill for you, then another option is installing the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1320-5W will allow you to install...
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  • Highest-Rated Sliding Curt 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed w/o Puck System
    Absolutely; the highest-rated Curt sliding 5th wheel hitch has a hefty 25,000 lb capacity is the A25. The part number for that hitch is the following: - Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR You made a really nice choice because the A25 # C35DR gives you a really comfortable ride and is among the easiest 5th wheel hitches to use. It has an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around the king pin, ensuring a vice-like grip. That full contact means that the back-and-forth...
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  • What Is the Weight Capacity of the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2019 Ram 3500
    For starters, the fifth wheel install kit I recommend for a 2019 Ram 3500 is the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16430-204 which does not require any drilling into the frame. The Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kits does save money but is not a good option because it requires drilling into the frame. In regards to weight capacity, there isn't one for the base rails or frame brackets because this will come from the fifth wheel hitch. In other words, the weight...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Base Rails & Brackets For 2024 Ram 3500
    The best 5th wheel base rail and bracket installation kit for your 2024 Ram 3500 is from Curt, with the correct fit for your truck being the following part number: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 The reason for that is because this kit does not require any drilling into your truck's frame rails to install. Not having to drill is not only great for your truck but will benefit you whether you are doing the install yourself (saving hours) or having a professional...
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  • Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Kits for a Dodge Ram 2500
    The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-104 will fit your Dodge Ram 2500 as long as it is a 2003-2012. If you have a 2013 then you need the Kit # C16430-204, but if you have a 2014-2020 then the Kit # C16427-204 is what you need. I have attached some installation instructions and videos for all 3 kits that you can check out. If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then you'll want to use a sliding hitch like the A20 # C16541 to ensure proper cab clearance.
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  • Rails Needed To Install Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch On 2015 Ram 3500
    In order to use the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C22ER on a 2015 Ram 3500 you'll want to use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram part # C16430-204 if you don't have the factory prep package or the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C74BR if you do. Please note, the installation kit does not have a weight capacity, this comes from the fifth wheel hitch which will be the weakest component of the system since the install kit attaches to the frame.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Rail Recommendation and Installation Location for a 2014 Ram 2500
    I am assuming you do not have the underbed rail kit in your 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Megacab since you are looking for advice on where to mount the fifth wheel rails. If your truck is either a short or long bed you will want the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16426-204. In either bed length the king pin will be centered above the rear axle. The distance between the edge of the bed to the rear rail will need to be 28-1/8 inches if you have an 8 foot bed and 26-1/2 inches if you have...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Installation Bracket/Bed Rail Kit for 2018 Ram 3500
    I'd recommend using the Curt # C16430-204 5th wheel install bracket/rail kit. This kit provides the industry standard 5th wheel mounting rails which are compatible with industry standard rail compatible 5th wheel hitches from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, Husky and some B&W and Demco hitches, among others. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can do so using part # C56000. I'll link video showing how to complete the installation.
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  • Custom-Fit 5th Wheel Rail Kit for 2016 Ram 3500 Long Bed with Factory Air Suspension
    The best 5th wheel rail kit option for your 2016 Ram 3500 long bed with factory air suspension is the Curt custom kit # C16430-204. This kit requires no drilling into the frame and so will take less time to install, about 4 hours. An install video is linked for you. For a wiring harness you can use # C56000 from Curt, which plugs right in at your existing bumper-mounted 7-way.
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a Husky Hitch and 2013 Dodge Ram
    Yes, you can use the same 5th wheel hitch but you will need a different installation kit for the new truck. For your new 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed you can use Curt installation kit # C16430-204. This installation kit will accept the Husky 5th wheel trailer hitch as long as it fits in above the bed rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you do not have a Husky hitch (you mentioned hushly but I was not sure if that was Husky or Hensley) then you will...
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for 2015 Ram 3500 Dually and Reese Hitch
    As far as fits go the situation was that on Curt kit # C16430-204 they had excluded dually models. But we have installed this kit on a dually model and have been told by Curt recently that it will fit. So if your 2015 Ram 3500 does not have the factory prep package for a 5th wheel hitch, you should be able to use this Curt kit. And your Reese hitch will fit it. But I can tell you that Reese installation kit, # RP50085-58, will fit dually models for sure and your hitch will fit this installation...
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  • Does the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch C16049 Come with Everything Needed for a 2017 Ram 3500
    The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16049 comes with everything that you need to install on a 2017 Ram 3500 assuming you have the factory in-bed puck system (see photo). The hitch will drop into the pucks and you will then turn and lock the handles in place to secure it but there is no other hardware required for this. The puck system is a set of five holes in the truck bed, four on the perimeter and one in the center which would be pretty apparent if...
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  • Will The Curt Q25 Fit The Same Footprint As The Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch
    The Curt Q20 # C16130 and Curt Q25 # C16265 both fit in the same footprint so you won't have any issues just keeping your Curt Custom base rails # C16430-204 in the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Base Rails For 2024 Ram 3500
    We do have a full 5th wheel base rail and install kit for your 2024 Ram 3500, from Curt, and are the following part number: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 I verified directly with Curt that these fit your '24 Ram 3500, and besides just fitting your truck, are great because they don't require any drilling into your frame. These rails will go great with any 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 # C16140 or Curt PowerRide # C22ER. The only other thing you'll...
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  • Are Carriage Bolts used In Center Of Rails For Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
    I have attached a drawing from the installation instructions for the rail kit part # C16430-204 you can check out. As you can see in the attached drawing I noted the carriage bolts and where they are located on the rails when installing. Please note the front rail uses 2 longer carriage bolts and the 8 shorter bolts are used in the other rail mounting locations.
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  • Compatible Base Rail Kit For A 2018 Ram 3500 Dually
    The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish # C16100 is a universal base rail kit that could be installed in your 2018 Ram 3500 Dually but requires a lot of drilling into the frame to install so I recommend going with a custom fit base rail kit like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 instead. This kit has custom fit brackets that require no drilling and make installation simple and quick.
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  • Parts Needed To Install Curt 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2015 Ram 3500
    In order to install a Curt fifth wheel hitch on a 2015 Ram 3500 you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16430-204. I don't recommend using any sort of universal kits as they require drilling into the frame. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram only required drilling into the bed, the frame holes are pre-drilled.
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  • Weight Rating of Curt Base Rail Installation Kit # C16430-204
    Fifth-wheel base rails and their corresponding mounting brackets like the Curt Installation Kit # C16430-204 for your 2019 Ram 3500 don't actually have a listed weight capacity, as they are made to match the capacity of any 5th wheel hitch that would be mounted. This just means the limiting factor on your setup is going to be the 30K gooseneck adapter you plan on using, or the capacity of the truck itself if it is less than this. The rails can absolutely be used with your 30K gooseneck...
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  • Recommended Rear End Ratio, 5th Wheel Hitch, and Rear Suspension for a 2016 Ram 3500 Dually Cummins
    Since you will be traveling with your toy hauler more often than not I think you will be happier with the higher gear ratio especially while towing. Since you didn't provide the model you are looking at I can't be exact but if you wanted to let me know which one you were looking at then just reply to this. The best 5th wheel hitch for your Ram will be dependent on your bed size as well as if you decide to get the factory prep package or not. This will determine what style connection...
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  • Fit & Compatibility of Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitches with Industry-Standard Base Rails
    There are different versions of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch that are made for different applications. For instance 13K hitch model # DM8550040 does fit into industry-standard above-bed base rails (ISRs) like # C16430-204 from Curt or your Reese rails. The 21K Demco hitch # DM8550038 fits into the Ford Super Duty factory 5th wheel prep kit. The 18K hitch # DM8550034 that you referenced also fits into ISRs. The linked page will display for you all Demco 5th wheel hitch...
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