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• Can Andersen Ultimate be Used With Rotating Pin Box in 2017 Ram 2500 With Factory Pucks
  A fixed fifth wheel hitch is what you are going to need in order to tow your Grand Design with a rotating pin box, the Lippert Turning Point. Rotating pin boxes should not be used with any type of adapter to ensure stability and a solid connection, and not only is the Andersen Ultimate # AM3200 an adapter, but it attaches to standard base rails so you would need to use the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # RP30154 to mount it. Additionally, the use...
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• Slider Hitch Or Sidewinder Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 2500 with Hitch Prep and Short Bed
  Yes, either a slider hitch or a Sidewinder would be required for your 2014 Ram 2500 with a short bed to make tight turns and clear the cab of your truck. Between the two options I would recommend a Sidewinder. You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have know in order to pick out the correct one. There should be a sticker or a stamping on the OEM pin box...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2021 Ram 3500 Towing Prep Package & Turning Point King Pin
  I prefer the B&W made hitches. The Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs. # BWRVK3600 is a confirmed fit to your 2021 Ram 3500 with 8 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg. This is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory 5th-wheel towing prep package, the Companion OEM features a dual jaw for excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact and a cam-action handle for simple release. It easily removes for full bed access. From information available...
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• Differences Between Curt Q, A and E Series 5th Wheel Hitch Offerings
  The differences between the Curt Q, A and E series hitches come down to the quality of the jaw system and damping offered by the hitch head. • The Q24 that you'd looked at, part # C16545-16021 features a standard 2 piece jaw that does a good job of holding the king pin tightly for minimal movement of the king pin in the hitch jaws. The spherical axial bearing provides some cushioning and allows the hitch head to tilt in a 360º diameter. This hitch isn't compatible with rotating...
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• Which is Better Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ram 2500 Rail Kit A16 or E16
  For the OEM rail kit of your 2020 Ram 2500 long bed you are going to have a much nicer towing experience with the Curt A16 fifth wheel hitch part # C16520-16021 over the E16 # C16515-16021 because of the much nicer jaw design of the A-Series hitch. It provides 360 degrees of contact with the king pin of the trailer whereas the E16 only uses a slide bar to hold it in place which allows quite a bit more movement which translates into noise and "chucking" when towing. The weight between the...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitches Available to Fit the Factory Hitch Prep of a 2015 Ram 3500 8 ft Bed
  We have a few fifth wheel hitches that were specifically designed to fit the hitch prep package of your 2015 Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed such as the following: Curt 20k Hitch part # C16530-16021 Curt 24K Hitch part # C16545-16021 Curt 16k Hitch part # C16520-16021 Since you said 16k this might be your best option. Curt E16k Hitch part # C16515-16021 This one uses an economical head design that would cost less than the others but wouldn't be nearly as nice. B and W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3600 Reese...
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• All 5th Wheel Hitch Options for Factory RAM Towing Prep Package
  There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit the factory RAM towing prep package hole pattern. I'll list out the options we offer below along with a few recommendations. The article you found was likely an old article. RAM sort of botched the release of their OEM 5th wheel package back in 2012/2013 and they started selling trucks with the factory mounting kit before a hitch was actually designed and released. The trucks were sold for about 6 months before a hitch was actually released....
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• Which Hitch for 2021 Ram Factory Puck Mount is Compatible with a Sidewinder Pin Box
  I have a solution for you on this, but the Mopar hitch for the Ram OEM pucks is not compatible with a Sidewinder style pin box; it's really just a re-branded Curt Q20 head # C16530 so the spherical axial bearing that it has won't work with a rotating pin box. For this reason you'll need a hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021. This is compatible with Sidewinders when used with Sidewinder Wedge # C16991.
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• Why Is The Curt Q20 5TH Wheel Hitch Not Compatible With a Rotating Pin Box?
  The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16530-16021 uses rubber stoppers which have proven to wear out prematurely and fail when used with a Reese Revolution or Sidewinder style rotating pin box. For this reason I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021. This is a similar hitch but is compatible with sidewinders when used with a Sidewinder Wedge, like # C16991. This is a great setup for your 2022 Ram 2500 with...
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• Better 5th Wheel Hitch Curt A16 or Curt E16
  I would by far recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Item # C16520-16021 over the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Item # C16515-16021. While they both have identical towing capacities the A16 is the superior 5th wheel hitch because of the dual locking jaw. The jaw design of the A16 allows for 360 degree contact with the kingpin. This results in a much smoother ride without the jarring and chucking that comes with the E16's single slide bar locking mechanism. Both 5th Wheel Hitches...
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• Will Reese Goose Box Offer Additional Clearance for Short Bed 2016 Ram 2500?
  A Reese Goose Box is not going to offer you more clearance than your standard pin box. For that I highly recommend using a Sidewinder and fixed fifth wheel that is compatible with a Sidewinder such as the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021 with Wedge # C16991. To find a Sidewinder that will replace the pin box on your KZ Durango 2500 fifth wheel, what you will need to know is the manufacturer and model number of the...
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• Does Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Need to Use Wedge When Connecting to 5th Airborne
  If the pin box is a 5th AirBorne/Sidewinder which has a pivoting arm on it yes you do need a wedge with a fixed hitch. That said, the current version of the Curt A-Series hitches are not compatible with sidewinders. Instead, you'll want something like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021 along with the necessary Sidewinder Wedge # C16991 to keep the kingpin from rotating inside the hitch head.
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• Will 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 Prep Package 8 foot Bed Work with 6-1/2 foot Bed
  The footprint for the factory prep package on the 2017 Ram with a 6-1/2 foot or 8 foot bed is the same. The reason why we have the sliding 5th wheel hitches listed for the short bed version is because with a standard pin box (which most people have) you will want to use a sliding version to avoid hitting your cab with your trailer. The 8 foot bed doesn't have the same clearance issues hence the stationary 5th wheel hitch options. I believe that the pin box you are talking about is the...
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• For 2022 Ram 2500 with OEM Rail Kit Which Curt Hitch is Better E16 or A16
  For your 2022 Ram 2500 that has the OEM rail kit the better Curt hitch is the A16 part # C16520-16021 for sure over the E16 part # C16515-16021. While they both share the same hitch base the A16 has a much nicer jaw design that holds the king pin of the trailer very tightly which translates into a much smoother and quieter ride quality.
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Ram 3500 with Factory Installed 5th Wheel Prep Package
  There are actually several hitches available now that fit directly into the 2016 Ram factory OEM prep package. There is also an option to use a special adapter if you already have a hitch or if you plan on getting a slider hitch (for short bed trucks). The hitches that fit directly are: # BWRVK3600, rated for 25K # C16545-16021, rated for 24K # C16530-16021, rated for 20K # C16520-16021, rated for 16K, dual jaw # C16515-16021, rated for 16K, slide-bar jaw You can also use adapter # DM6099...
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• Best Reese Adapter and 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman w/OEM Prep Package
  Yes, the Reese adapter # RP30154 is designed to fit Rams that have the OEM 5th wheel prep package just like your 2014 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman. Since your truck has an 8 foot bed I recommend going with a fixed 5th wheel hitch. The adapter has a maximum capacity of 25,000 pounds, which likely exceeds the trucks capacity so you will want to check the truck owners manual for its capacities prior to towing. We have many hitch options that will fit the adapter depending on the capacity you will...
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• Is B&W BWGNXA2062 Gooseneck Ball Compatible With Demco DM8550045 Recon 5th Wheel Hitch
  The B&W # BWGNXA2062 Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Anchors for Ram Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch would indeed be compatible with the Demco # DM8550045-5W Recon 5th wheel hitch, but it might not be the correct setup for you. With a short bed truck like yours you'll need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch to prevent the front of your 5th wheel from contacting the back of the truck cab during turns, unless the front corners of the 5th wheel are dished in. Also, the Recon isn't compatible with...
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• Why Cant Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used with Pivoting Pin Box
  The Curt Q-Series hitches like the Q20 # C16530-16021 for your Ram feature a spherical axial bearing in the head that helps to create smoother movement when hooked up to the trailer. This allows for a quiet ride but it's the exact component that makes them incompatible with pivoting pin boxes like the Lippert Turning Point or Reese Sidewinder. It essentially creates too much movement at the connection point when combined with the pivot mechanism at the trailer and could indeed be a safety...
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• Is a Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Compatible with Lippert Turning Point Pin Box and Universal Wedge
  I would not recommend using Curt E16 hitch # C16515-16021 with a Lippert Turning Point pin box. The slide-bar jaw design of the hitch is not really ideal for the forces involved with this type of pin box. Instead I recommend the A16 # C16520-16021. It will provide a more safe and secure jaw and cushioned head so it is a fantastic upgrade. In either case the universal wedge included with the Turning Point pin box won't provide the best fit. I recommend using custom wedge # RP31016 with...
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• Best Way to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer With 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 With Factory Tow Prep Package
  In my opinion, the best way to tow a fifth wheel trailer with your 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 with the OEM fifth wheel prep package is to use a fifth wheel hitch that fits the in-bed pucks in your truck bed. You have several hitch options that will work, but my favorite is the B&W Companion 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch, # BWRVK3600. This hitch will drop right into the pucks in the truck bed and once it is removed, you will have full access to your bed. Curt also makes fifth wheel hitches for the OEM...
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• Weights of 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Designed to Fit Factory Pucks on 2017 Ram 2500 Long Bed
  We have a large selection of fifth-wheel hitches that will work well on your 2017 Ram 2500 with the 8 foot bed. Based on the hitches you were looking at, it appears that your Ram features the factory puck system. Please just let me know if this is not the case. I have listed below the weights of the hitches available that will attach directly to the factory pucks without the need for a separate adapter. Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch - 20K # RP30918: 186 pounds Curt Q24 - 24K # C16545-16021:...
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• Are Curt A20 And Curt Q20 Heads Interchangeable
  The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16044 and Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16530-16021 both use the same 16201 legs so you could definitely swap them out. You are correct that the Q20 is not compatible with rotating pin boxes like the Lippert Turning Point on your new trailer. However, the current A-Series hitches are also not compatible with rotating pin boxes. Instead, you'll want something like the Curt E16 5th Wheel...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Long Bed with Factory Prep Package
  If the Ram 3500 has the factory prep package with the 4 pucks then there are 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly into the pucks. Below are the hitches that will fit directly in to the pucks: Reese 20K # RP30918 Curt 16K with slide-bar jaw # C16515-16021 Curt 16K with dual jaw # C16520-16021 Curt 20K # C16530-16021 Curt 24K # C16545-16021 B&W 25K # BWRVK3600 Out of these options I recommend the B&W hitch since it has the highest capacity and the most adjustability front to...
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• Will Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch Fit 2020 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Factory Puck System
  For your 2020 Ram 2500 with the short bed and oem prep package, you'll want a fixed hitch and rotating pin box for superior turning clearance. I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021 along with Sidewinder Wedge # C16991 to keep the king pin from rotating inside the hitch head.
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