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• Will Curt Fixed Fifth Wheel Hitch Work with Demco Rail Kit Adapter and Reese Revolution Pin Box
  Hey Carl, yes the Curt E16 hitch part # C16115 does work with the Demco rail kit adapter and a Reese Revolution pin box but due to it's loose jaw design it would not be my first choice. Instead I would recommend the Curt A16 part # C16120 which also fits both the rail adapter and pin box, has the same height range as the E16 but has a much nicer jaw design so it will be a lot quieter.
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• Is There a Sidewinder Wedge that Fits Curt Q Series Fifth Wheel Hitches
  The Q Series of Curt fifth wheel hitches can't be used with Sidewinders as the jaws and heads end up getting damaged. Instead, I recommend using the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 with Wedge # RP64FR. The wedge keeps the king pin from rotating inside the hitch and will work great with your sidewinder.
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• Which Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fits 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 foot Bed
  Curt does offer a set of custom install fifth wheel rails that fit your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 foot bed with the part # C65KR but the part # C16400-104 you referenced does not fit your truck. Since you have a short bed truck you would need a slider hitch to give you the needed turning clearance like the A16 part # C16521.
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  The correct Demco hitch you will want to use on your 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with the 5-1/2' bed is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550040. This is because the 22-1/2" of travel will be more than any other hitch we offer. Since you have a short bed, the added travel will be needed to ensure you have turning clearance between the nose of your trailer and cab of your truck. If the 5th wheel base rails you have installed in your truck now use the industry...
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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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• Recommended 5th-Wheel Hitch that is Easily Removed on 2014 Ram 1500
  Choosing the right 5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch for your 2014 Ram 1500 will depend first on the weight of the trailer you plan on towing. You will want to make sure the truck and hitch have weight capacities that exceed the trailer's loaded weight. Since your Ram 1500 has a short 5-1/2 foot bed, the safest way to tow a trailer is to use a stationary 5th-wheel hitch and replace the pin box on the trailer with a Sidewinder, if it does not have one already. The Sidewinder will be required to add...
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• Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for Use with Sidewinder on 2010 Dodge Ram
  Sidewinders, like # RP61412, are designed to be used with stationary hitches but can be used with a slider hitch as long as the slider remains locked in the towing position while towing or connected to a trailer. I have included a link to our FAQ article on Sidewinders for reference. To determine the best 5th wheel trailer hitch and installation kit for your truck, I will need to know a little more about it. Is your Big Horn a 1500, 2500, or 3500. Does it have overload springs. Is it a...
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• Does Curt A16 Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Have Enough Turning Clearance for Ford F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed
  For a truck bed that is shorter than 6 feet in length you'd need a hitch solution that can provide more turning clearance than the Curt A16 slider hitch you mentioned as it only can provide 12 inches of additional clearance. Normally for a 5-1/2 foot bed you'd need around 22 inches of clearance. Since there aren't currently any slider hitches that will provide that much clearance the solution is Sidewinder pin box with a fixed hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar...
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• Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit Recommended for Use with Air Spring Suspension on 2019 Ford F-150
  I appreciate the time you've spent researching all the different products; I'm happy to offer you my expert recommendation to facilitate your purchasing decision. The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 and the Reese 16K # RP30047 are very similar but I'm going to give the advantage to the Curt because of its autolocking jaw and excellent price point. The Reese Custom Installation Kit # RP50087-58 will pair up nicely with this hitch. To prevent your...
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• Is the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Head Compatible With A16 Legs?
  The Replacement Base Legs for Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16920 are NOT compatible the E16 head # C16515. Although they may bolt up Curt says are not compatible. You will need to either upgrade the head to the A16 # C16520 and use the A16 legs or use the Replacement Base Legs for Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16903 with the E16 head # C16515. The A16 is a much better option but at a greater expense. The E16 legs with the E16 head are much more cost efficient but is the...
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• Distance Between Bed Rails for Installation of Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch
  Do you know who manufactured your existing bed rails? The Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch you referenced, part # C16115 are compatible with universal rails manufactured by Reese, Curt and Valley. A universal rail will have three mounting slots on each side of the rail, as shown in the photo with dimensions I have linked to. Your front and rear rail should be 22 inches apart, measured from the center of the front rail to the center of the rear.
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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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• Will Curt Universal 5th Wheel Install Kit Fit a 2002 Ford F-150
  Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16116 comes with a universal installation kit and that kit does fit your 2002 Ford F-150. If you would rather go with a custom installation kit you can use # C16437-204 with hitch # C16115. Custom installation kits are easier to install and require less drilling for installation.
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• Best Sidewinder Wedge Kit Fit for the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  I reached out to my contact at Curt and they advised me that once you actually bolt the Sidewinder Wedge # C16991 on the Sidewinder there should not be any wiggle room. The Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt E-16K Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP64FR will provide the same fit as the # C16991. I recommend using the # C16991 or the # RP64FR instead of the Universal Wedge because they are specifically made for the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch.
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• Will Curt E16 Hitch Fit in Place of Curt CrossWing Hitch
  Hey Flavio, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR and the Curt E16 # C16115 mount to the same rails so they are interchangeable. With that being said, the E16 is the most basic 5th wheel hitch on the market and does not provide a smooth ride - so while hookup will be easier, the jaw that secures the king pin is just a bar so the trailer won't have a smooth operation during takeoff or braking. At the very least I recommend going with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer...
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• Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch and Base Rail Compatibility with 2017 Ford F150 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 will fit the industry standard base rails compatible with your 2017 Ford F-150. If you don't have the base rails yet, then I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50087-58 confirmed to fit your truck. These brackets won't require drilling into your truck frame. If you want to use the kit # C16116, it will work with your truck, but you will need to drill into your frame for...
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• 5TH Wheel Rail And Install Kit To Use Curt E16 5TH Wheel On 2004 Ford F-150
  The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16441-204 contains the rails and installation brackets which fit the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths on your 2004 Ford F-150. Then you will be able to install the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fixed # C16115 or Slider # 16516
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails & Hitch For 2014 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  For your 2014 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50081-58. This kit is confirmed to fit your 5-1/2 foot bed and will give you industry standard base rails that will allow you to install and use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115. For towing a 5th wheel with this bed size, it us required to use a Reese Sidewinder Pin Box for adequate clearance....
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• Solution for Front Axle of 2018 Ram 2500 Transferring Weight to Rear Axle
  Since you have a Sidewinder pin box on your 5th wheel trailer, you will need a new 5th wheel hitch since the current models of the Curt A-series and Q-series are not compatible with sidewinders. Instead, you can go with the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 and custom wedge # RP64FR. This should help put the front end of your Ram lower since the legs are almost 100 lbs lighter than the slider but I can't guarantee that your pickup will be at factory...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch That Works With The Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 This 5th wheel stands out the most from the others because of its fast, 1-pin head removal, which will allow for one person to remove the hitch. Finally, since you're going to use this hitch with your Turning Point pin box, you're also going to need the...
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• Can Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch be Used With Sidewinder Pin Box
  That's a good question because it can be confusing, but the Curt Q16 fifth wheel hitch technically no longer exists, as it was discontinued and replaced by the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120. The A16 hitch used to be compatible with a Sidewinder so long as you use the Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16992, but the old, discontinued Q16 was not (nor are the current Q-series of hitches) due to its head unit having an axial bearing system that created...
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• Which Hitch is Better for Use with a Sidewinder a Reese Select Series 16K or Curt E16
  It is not really a fair comparison between Reese hitch # RP30047 and Curt hitch # C16115. The Reese hitch is absolutely better. That hitch in particular has been around a long time. If chucking is a concern you definitely want to avoid hitches that have a slide bar jaw like the Curt E16. They allow for too much play between the king pin and the jaw. The Reese hitch has the more secure dual jaw design so you would experience less chucking with it. I have linked a video review of this hitch...
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• Sliding 5TH Wheel Trailer Hitch For a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 Short Bed
  The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 you found is a fixed hitch and should primarily only be used in long bed trucks. For your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 short bed you are going to want to start with the Rail Kit # BWRVR3200 and if you have the 5-1/2' bed you will want to use the Demco Autoslide # DM8550040 which can slide back up to 22-1/2". If you have a 6-1/2' bed then the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 would be the way to go. Do remember to use a Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck...
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• Will Curt Q20 Work With Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  There is a great option for a Curt 5th wheel hitch you can use with your Lippert Turning Point pin box, but the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16130 is not compatible. The reason is the head of the Q20 has what is called a "spherical axial bearing" which is really a fancy way of saying it pivots 360 degrees. This means it is not stable enough to work with a rotating pin box such as the Turning Point or a Sidewinder. A very similar hitch that will work with your Turning Point pin box is...
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