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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Part Number: C34WV
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$609.44
1994 Dodge Stealth
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C34WV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Strength You Can Rely On: Rated for 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs vertical load for dependable towing of heavy fifth wheels.
- Secure King Pin Hold: Auto-locking slide-bar jaw and rear tension bar clamp tight to reduce rattle and movement.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: Dual-pivot head with Permalube bushings and anti-rattle skid plate help limit noise and chucking.
- Easy One-Person Removal: 2-pin head release lets you separate the hitch for simpler handling or storage.
- Set the Right Level: Adjustable height from 13" to 17" fits different trailer setups for level towing.
Features to know about
Built to Tow with Confidence: 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is built from sturdy steel and rated for 16,000 lbs gross towing weight with a 4,000 lbs vertical load limit. That kind of capacity gives you the confidence to haul big fifth-wheel campers or toy haulers without second-guessing your setup. The carbide black finish helps it stand up to wear while providing a solid, durable look that matches its performance.
Smooth, Quiet Towing on Every Trip: Dual-Pivot Head with Permalube Bushings
You can feel the difference in ride quality with the dual-pivot head and Permalube bushings working together. The head offers 10 degrees of lateral movement, which helps when hitching on uneven ground and keeps the connection steady once you’re rolling. The Permalube bushings reduce friction and maintenance needs while the anti-rattle skid plate keeps noise and vibration to a minimum so the ride feels smooth and quiet mile after mile.
Simple, Secure Hookup Every Time: Auto-Locking Slide-Bar Jaw and Rear Tension Bar
Hooking up your trailer should feel solid and predictable, and that’s exactly what this design does. Once the king pin slides into place, the auto-locking slide-bar jaw closes around it automatically. A rear steel tension bar engages at the same time to clamp down on the king pin, tightening the grip to cut down on movement and rattle. It’s an easy way to know your connection is locked in for towing.
Set It Up for Your Rig Fast: 4-Position Height Adjustment and 2-Pin Head Removal
Adjusting for a level tow setup is straightforward thanks to the four height positions ranging from 13" to 17". You can fine-tune it to match different trailer heights without extra parts or tools. When you’re done towing, the two-pin head removal makes it easier for one person to lift off the head and break the hitch down for storage or bed space without needing a hoist or second set of hands.
Ready for Straightforward Installation: Base Rails and Hardware Included
Everything needed for mounting comes in the box—rails and installation kit are included so you can bolt it in without chasing down extra pieces. The above-bed rail design keeps things simple while providing a strong base for secure towing performance from day one.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Hitch height: 13" - 17"
Warranty
- Warranty: 5-Year limited warranty
Note
- Compatibility: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
16115 Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch - 16,000 lbs
16204 Curt Universal, Carbide Fifth Wheel Base Rails
16306 Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit
Replaces C16305
Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Feature Review Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Hey guys, Kevin at etrailer and today we're gonna be taking a look at the CURT E16 5th Wheel Hitch. Operating this hitch is super simple. While your handle is down, it's not gonna be able to come out so it's locked in place so you know that your hitch isn't gonna be able to uncouple from your king pin. If you lift your handle up, you can kind of feel as you're lifting it up, it kind of pops up out of here so that you can actually uncouple. You can pull that slide jaw out, lock it in place and then you can also recouple up. So as you're pulling up to your trailer it is gonna tilt down.
You can come back up, it'll pop right in and automatically lock into place and then you can turn that handle back down to keep your jaw from being able to unlock. Now I do wanna say this is the basic starter run of the mill kind of model. It is a slide bar jaw, and typically when you have that you will experience quite a bit of noise quite a bit of movement, some chucking. You're not gonna have all of the added comfort that you will with some of the upgraded fifth wheel hitches. So if you look a little bit closer you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
So this one bar just goes straight across. It does not conform to the round king pin that's sitting in here, so you can kind of see it can kind of move just a little bit. Whereas with your single jaw or your two piece jaws it kind of wraps around it. Prevents it from being able to move. Prevents any of that noise and just gives you overall a better ride quality.
This hitch head can pivot front to back, which is gonna help with coupling and uncoupling your trailer but there is no rubber dampeners in this. There's no air ride anything. There's nothing to really kind of help with any ride quality. So if you are looking for a more comfortable ride or maybe you have some issues with the ride you already currently have this probably wouldn't be the best option for you. I'd recommend going with something that has a little bit more of a built up head on it that has some of those rubber dampeners in it.
So what this hitch lacks in its ride quality it does make up for in its ability to easily come apart. It's not as large as some of those upgraded hitches. If you pull these two pins, you can easily remove the head which greatly reduces the weight of this hitch overall so that you can easily get it in and out of your truck without having to have a second set of hands with you. As you can see, it does sit within our base rails. It really does not come past the center of the base rails at all. So if you need to store extra stuff, maybe you have a bunch of firewood some coolers, maybe you have a shorter bed and you just need to have some extra space in there for all the other stuff. You can kind of plan exactly how much space you're gonna have because you know this sits right within the base rails. Now this does come with two prongs right here that have a hole in it that's gonna fit about a three ace inch size pin through it. And now what you can do with that is easily lock your bar into place so that nobody else can come up and uncouple your trailer from your hitch. As far as installation goes, this hitch is super simple to put together. It is only for bolts, four nuts and then six pins. And honestly, you could easily put this hitch together within 10 minutes all by yourself. You don't really even need a second set of hands for it like you might with some other hitches. But let's go ahead and show you how we did it. Start off our installation, we're gonna be putting on our handle. Now when we put our handle on we wanna make sure that when we slide that bolt through that we can't undo our jaw here. Now when I get that on just to show you guys, when I pull this out I should not be able to pull it out while it's facing down. So we know that that little inner bar right there is not in the correct position. So we're gonna wanna pull this off. Actually, we'll flip it up first, we'll drop our bolt out and then we'll pull it off and put our handle back down. Now when I put my bolt through I shouldn't be able to pull this out at all. As you can see the jaw is locked in place, not until I go up, can I open it up. I'm gonna go ahead and tighten that bolt now that we have it in the correct position. You're gonna want to use two 10 millimeter sockets or wrenches. Sockets just easier in my opinion, but from there we can go ahead and start adding on our legs to our cross member. And on our cross member I personally prefer to have the coupling instructions on the same side as our handle. So that's what we're gonna use as our left side if we we're looking at it from the tailgate. When we're looking at our legs, we wanna make sure that that orange line is facing out. You also notice that you'll have your manufacturer sticker that has a serial number and the item code for that specific hitch facing out. Now the next important decision is exactly how we're gonna place these legs. There are four different height positions with our cross member here. Now this is really gonna depend on the truck and your fifth wheel. What you're gonna need to do is while your truck is level you're gonna measure from the bed of your truck down to the ground, and then you're gonna measure from the skid plate that's on your fifth wheel. And that skid plate is the part above your king pin. So that flat surface, because that kingpin is gonna come and sit and lock in the jaws. So we want to get where that height is while your trailer's level and the difference between the two is gonna be where you need to set your hitch. Now, if you have base trails already installed in your truck I recommend going ahead and getting your legs set up in it. It's gonna kind of help keep it more stable. That way you don't have wobbling all over the place, you just have 'em sitting there. Then you can go ahead and drop on your cross member and we can take our bolts. Now, typically when you're putting it on bolts, you'd think that you'd slide that through, slide the washer on and then your nut. But in this case, CURT only has you slip your bolt through and then use that washer on the inside cause there's a little bit of a gap between the leg and then the weldment right here. And that basically just kind of eats up some of that space. So I'm gonna slip my washer in place and push my bolt through, and we'll put our nylon lock nut on the outside. And then we'll just repeat this for the rest of the three spots. There we go. Now that I have all those in place we're gonna go ahead and put on our lock nuts. Now there is not a torque setting on the instructions for this at all. It just says to get until it's tight. But you can also just look up the torque setting for that size bolt along with its thread size and torque it down to that just to be extra careful. There is a nylon lock nut on this, so it shouldn't come off but in my personal opinion, I always prefer to just go the extra mile for the safety of it. But we can go ahead and kind of run these down a bit with our wrenches. On the bullhead side we're gonna wanna use a 21 millimeter socket or wrench. And then on the nut itself you're gonna use a 22 millimeter. Now with our legs in place we can go ahead and drop on our hitch head. Simply it'll sit it in just like that and then we're gonna have two pin and clips that we're gonna stick right through, that's gonna secure it in place. Last thing to do is just slip your pin and clips into the feet to lock into place in your base rails and then you'll be all good to go. Well, now that we've gone over all of the specifics of this hitch, I think that about does it for our look today at the CURT E16 5th Wheel Hitch. My name's Kevin, thanks for watching..
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
1282 reviews
by:
Julio
11/09/2017
Pontiac
Trans Sport Van
Well packed, free 5 days shipping, easy to assemble and nice looking hitch. Im extra amazed because i can remove the king pin base/head from the bridge leg assembly to easily transport them. Still not tested with the coach. Practically no lateral movement and have the suspicion bushings. Very firm and easy mechanisms. Do not leave the gate open for long term because could damage the main spring. I plan to pull a 11k 334FWFLS. Nothing compared to this hitch in this price range. I will add some extra feedback after couple travels.
by:
Darrell
01/21/2026
Bought this to be easier to take out or put in truck. It wasn’t long until the little catch that holds it open was worn down and no longer held it open to connect or disconnect trailer. Next it came to where I was having to hit the handle with a ball peen hammer to disconnect from trailer or to open to connect and have my wife hold it open while I back under camper. I took this one to scrap yard and bought a different brand.
by:
T Purdy
05/30/2019
Haven't had a chance to use the hitch yet but I got it installed without too much trouble. It took about 4 hours to install, the frame mounting brackets and rails, at a leisurely pace. The unit seems to be very sturdy and it is certainly built heavy. I'm looking forward to testing it out soon.
by:
Roger
05/25/2023
After ordering rails for a fifth wheel that I had in an older truck, I was told the rails I ordered would work with my fifth wheel, however after installing the front rail, the fifth wheel would not work with the rails ordered. I ended up ordering a new fifth wheel plate. That was easier than removing the frame brackets I had already installed. It appears that there was a mis communication between the person I talked to with etrailer. Instead of a 1/2 day install it took a day and a half plus wait time for the fifth wheel to get to my address. However once installed it appears to be good.
by:
Kyle
12/10/2023
2013
Nissan
Titan
Great price and works really well with the camper im pulling with no issues what so ever even sits low enough to have my bed cover on without removing any parts of the hitch
by:
Charles
03/27/2020
2008
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
The hitch arrived very fast, and was boxed well. It doesn't come assembled in order to reduce the shipping size, but it's super easy to assemble. Just four 1/2" bolts attach the legs to the main crossmember, and one small 3/16" bolt attaches the lever release arm. In all, it only took about 15 minutes to assemble and set in the truck. It even comes with the hitch pins needed to install on your rails. The only thing you'll need that's not included is about 4 to 8, 1/2" washers. Very happy with the hitch, and always look to etrailer.com for my replacement hauling/trailer parts!
by:
Park
05/17/2023
The hitch worked great. Reason for the 2 stars is the package got delayed twice in transit and I had to reschedule the pickup of my fifth wheel. When I also received the package the main crossmember bar was bent at the mounting point. Luckily I was able to bend it back but UPS needs to get there act together.
by:
Brian T
07/15/2016
I bought the curt fifth wheel and base to convert my B&W turnover ball and this thing fits perfectly it went together smoothly and in under an hour easily highly reccomend
by:
Dennis
03/19/2026
Works fantastic,nice product
by:
Tony
02/07/2019
2017
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Its a great product and with the rail kit it makes an awesome beast for towing. It has provided great service and satisfaction so far.
by:
Logan
04/30/2025
It’s a decent hitch but after using it for a year I would much rather have a different locking mechanism the single bar across the kingpin causes the trailer to slide forward and backwards upon accelerating and breaking, and can feel it clunk against the hitch, would much rather have a locking jaw and side to side tilt
by:
Dan
08/28/2015
1992
Ford
F-250 and F-350
Very quality unit. Only had trouble with handle mounting as the tube was turned 180 degrees and I put handle on as instructions said and it was not lined up with grooves to pull hitch lock out. Took top back off and seen this so removed handle and put on in up position instead of down and was able to pull to line up grooves with slots and release hitch lock and lock it in down as it should be. Works real good and sets secure in rails and in hitch top. Real good fit with no rattles going down road when nothing is hitched.
Dan
8/28/2016
Real good, handles any camper and works smooth.
by:
Al
09/20/2020
2018
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
E-trailer made the order process very easy, and the shipping was much faster than I expected. The boxes arrived in fairly good condition, but the hitch arms were scratched up due to poor internal packaging. Since the hitch was packed in an E-Trailer box, I assume they repackaged this product.
Otherwise, the Curt hitch and custom rails seem to be very good products for the money!
Otherwise, the Curt hitch and custom rails seem to be very good products for the money!
Alvin S.
9/21/2021
The E16 hitch is adequate. I get a lot of clunking when starting and stopping due to the straight locking bar style hitch. I wish now that I would have spent more money and got a hitch that had locking jaws that clamped around the pin.
by:
Pat R.
04/21/2017
1993
Ford
F-150
I am very pleased with my purchase from etrailer. I bought a fifth wheel hitch to haul my fifth wheel trailer and have had no problems with the installation or using it and have had it one year. I would recommend this purchase to anyone who needs a quality fifth wheel at an economy price.
Pat R. Madera, California
Pat R. Madera, California
Pat R.
4/24/2018
YES, THE HITCH IS STILL 100 GREAT, THANK YOU
by:
Jim
07/11/2018
Product made it with no missing parts. etrailer "pallet wrapped" the 93 lb. 5th wheel hitch. Outer box still sustained damage, but maintained the inner box. etrailer succeeded where two other venders failed to deliver intact packages.
etrailer has a new, repeating customer.
etrailer has a new, repeating customer.
James M.
7/11/2019
The hitch release handle is quite sticky. I have used silicone spray and last week applied some grease. Doesnt want to close all the way and needs to be coaxed into total closure.
by:
Don D.
03/23/2017
Ford
Transit Connect
Nice looking hitch and well made, I just installed it but haven't towed with it yet. etrailer shipped fast but UPS damaged the carton and the bolt kit was lost in transit. Customer service at etrailer was very helpful in getting a replacement kit shipped now all is good. I would not hesitate to do business with them again.
Don D.
3/23/2018
I pull a 36 5th wheel with the hitch and no problems at all.
by:
Chris
05/16/2020
It is just what I wanted, coming from the world of big trucks, I wanted a hitch that auto snaps closed, it does just that, it mounted right in my old Reese plate system on 22” center, so far I am very happy not only with the hitch, but also the price and the customer service from
E trailer, thanks for the support . Chris S.
E trailer, thanks for the support . Chris S.
Chris
5/17/2021
I still love it less work for me, you back in it locks your done, and unlock is easy pull the handle never sticks love it!!!
by:
William B
01/31/2020
This hitch was very easy to put on. We use it to pull our camper several times last summer. We have not had any problems hooking or unhooking from the hitch. Looking forward to another season camping. Thanks etrailer
William B.
2/1/2021
Still working great. We used it alot last summer and plan on putting it to good use this summer.
by:
Kevin
02/04/2026
It works out good
by:
Sean O.
03/02/2017
Wonderful Product. Installed easily in only 2.5 hours! Love it! The product is Great, however the service at etrailer.com is AMAZING! Terrific experience, incredibly fast shipping and a really competitive price! If I need it, and etrailer.com sells it, I'll buy it from them!!!!
Sean O.
3/5/2018
I am so pleased with the Hitch and the kit, they have been trouble-free and the price and quality cant be beat. We just returned from a 2800 mile trip, and the Curt Hitch worked like a champ! Thanks for following up with me, and for offering such a Great Product! The Customer Service from etrailer is Wonderful!
by:
John
04/16/2025
Right on time I like that
Like how you notes time and team membe
Been to 45 stateside my 5th wheeler
Twice to Alaska 5,600 miles on the Alaska I ts self
Like how you notes time and team membe
Been to 45 stateside my 5th wheeler
Twice to Alaska 5,600 miles on the Alaska I ts self
Brooke M.
4/17/2025
We like being on time, too - it's what makes the world go round some even argue. Alaska is beautiful! I'd love to see a photo from your adventure if you feel up to sharing one :)
by:
Joshua
11/15/2021
2017
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Installed on a 2017 Ram 1500 Sport Quad cab for pulling my small fifth wheel camper. Installation instructions were straightforward for a first time installer. Everything came in the package that was required. Installation was somewhat challenging. Removal of the fuel tank was required to gain enough access on one of the attachment points. Not a huge deal, but working on the ground it was not ideal. The biggest thing to note is that you WILL have to cut out parts of the bed sill to install three of the forward bolts and hardware. Unfortunately there is no way around this due to dimensional requirements for placement of the rails. A small grinder or cutting torch is required to complete the job. Again, completing the install on a lift is highly preferred, but I did mine by jacking up the rear of the truck and working underneath. Once installed, it is very secure and I've had absolutely no problems with it. It's a nice clean look and should last for the rest of the use of the truck. If you are a decent backyard mechanic and can follow instructions (both on paper and YouTube/videos) you should be able to accomplish this.
by:
Joe T
10/29/2019
First the bolts were a little short. But they quickly sent longer ones. Slightly tight fitting in bed rails. Used it once got more tight. After the second time had to use two by four to pop it out.. After a couple more tines of use it won’t budge at all. I think the hitch is spreading out. Wouldn’t have taken much to beef it up with some kid of support going across near the bottom. Not as much side to side tip of the 5th wheel plate as advertised. Get much more than 1 1/2” you have to put block under the truck wheels to get unhooked. A little forward and backward movement of 5th wheel pin but not bad. Other wise it works good.
by:
Curtis H
07/01/2016
2014
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Due to the low price of this hitch I was wary of its quality, but now after 1 year of use with a 30' Jayco fifth wheel and sometimes double towing with a 3000 lb trailer behind the 5th wheel I have complete confidence in this hitch. I installed it in a 2014 Ram 2500 with Ram Boxes using a Reese Sidewinder. The only modification I had to make was shortening the release handle due to the narrow bed with the Ram Boxes. Other than that this hitch combined with the sidewinder I can turn the camper and truck just over 90 degrees with absolutely no clearance problems and without the need for a slider hitch. The only problem at first was the hitch was somewhat tight but as it wears that tightness is getting better. Overall a well made hitch for a good price.
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view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch and Bracket/Rail Install Kit for Rambox Equipped 2015 Ram 1500Setting up a Rambox equipped truck for 5th wheel towing presents a unique challenge. The challenge is that the Ramboxes make the inside of the truck be significantly more narrow, which means the pin box will strike the sides of the bed during turns. Plus, because the bed is so much more narrow, with most hitches you won't be able to pull out the latch handle out far enough to open the hitch jaws because the handle ends up hitting the bed side. The good news is that we do offer a solution...
view full answer... - Economical Fifth Wheel Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 1500The most economical solution we offer for towing a fifth wheel trailer with your 2014 Ram 1500 6 foot bed is going to be the Curt Slider hitch part # 16516 which will give you enough clearance to make tight turns and then the rail kit part # C16306-204.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Install Rail/Bracket Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram 1500If you have a Curt sliding fifth wheel hitch like the # C16541, I'd recommend the Curt # C16306-204 which is a semi-custom kit that would require drilling into the truck frame. To shave approximately 1 hour off that install process, Reese offers the # RP50142-58 which doesn't require drilling into the truck frame. Either kit provides industry standard bed rails, which are compatible with your Curt hitch. If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in your truck bed, you...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit and Sliding Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 1500 Short BedThere is a rail kit available that will work on your 2014 Ram 1500 without air suspension. Check out the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation kit part # C16306-204. This rail kit is compatible with Curt fifth wheel hitches. For a 16k slider hitch I like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C95DR. The jaws of this hitch provide 360 degree contact with the king pin to minimize jarring and chucking.
view full answer... - Can Curt E16 Slider Hitch Install in 2020 Ram 1500 Classic Short BedWe can help you use the Curt E16k slider hitch # 16516 in the bed of your 2020 Ram 1500 Classic but this truck needs a custom install kit as the universal rail kits won't fit like what comes with the # C16616. So you'd need the custom rail kit part # C16306-204 as well.
view full answer... - Which Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram Long BedIf your Ram is a 2500 or 3500 series, the # C16420-204 is the correct install kit. For a 1500 series, you would need the # C16306-204. Installation instructions are indeed included with the install kit, and the instructions do feature dimensions for where the bed rails are placed and exactly where holes are drilled through the bed to connect the frame brackets and bed rails. If you do not already have a trailer connector installed in your truck bed, you might be interested in part # PK11893-11...
view full answer... - Why is Curt Fifth Wheel Rail kit C16306-204 for 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Considered a Semi-Custom KitSemi-custom rail kits like the part # C16306-204 that you referenced mean that they will require frame drilling basically like a universal kit. However, since your 2015 Ram 1500 with a short bed isn't compatible with the standard L-bracket fifth wheel rail universal brackets custom brackets needed to be made. So it's semi-custom because the brackets are designed specifically to fit your truck, but they would require you to drill into the frame to install so it's actually going to install...
view full answer... - 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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- Will Curt Fixed Fifth Wheel Hitch Work with Demco Rail Kit Adapter and Reese Revolution Pin BoxHey 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.
view full answer... - Does Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Curt Universal Base RailsThey 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.
view full answer... - Will the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Curt A20 5th Wheel HitchYes, the Curt E-Series like part # C16115 fit the same base rails as the Curt A-Series like part # C16140 so you can switch between the two without issue. The old base rails will stay attached to the truck bed and you'd simply just swap out the hitch for one another.
view full answer... - Is There a Sidewinder Wedge that Fits Curt Q Series Fifth Wheel HitchesThe 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.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th-Wheel Hitch that is Easily Removed on 2014 Ram 1500Choosing 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...
view full answer... - Which Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fits 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 foot BedCurt 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.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Brackets for a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500Hey Michael. To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # BWRVK2504. The rails are compatible with Curt E16 5th wheel hitches like item # C16115 and item # C95DR. The 5th wheel rails that come with the B&W item # BWRVK2504 are going to mount horizontally across your Silverado's bed between the wheel wells. The included custom fit brackets install in pre-existing holes along the outsides of the frame....
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with 5-1/2 Foot BedThe 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...
view full answer... - Best Sidewinder Wedge Kit Fit for the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer HitchI 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.
view full answer... - Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch and Base Rail Compatibility with 2017 Ford F150 5-1/2 Foot BedThe 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...
view full answer... - Will Curt Universal 5th Wheel Install Kit Fit a 2002 Ford F-150Curt 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.
view full answer... - 5TH Wheel Rail And Install Kit To Use Curt E16 5TH Wheel On 2004 Ford F-150The 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
view full answer... - Recommendation for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for Use with Sidewinder on 2010 Dodge RamSidewinders, 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...
view full answer... - Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit Recommended for Use with Air Spring Suspension on 2019 Ford F-150I 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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- Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 3500 Crew CabI 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...
view full answer... - Solution for Front Axle of 2018 Ram 2500 Transferring Weight to Rear AxleSince 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...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails & Hitch For 2014 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2 Foot BedFor 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....
view full answer... - Does Curt A16 Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Have Enough Turning Clearance for Ford F-150 5-1/2 ft BedFor 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...
view full answer... - Distance Between Bed Rails for Installation of Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel HitchDo 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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- Can I Replace a Valley 7054 5th Wheel Hitch w/a Curt E16?You sure can! The Valley 7054 5th wheel hitch attaches to industry standard rails just like the Curt E16 item # C16115. Industry standard 5th wheel rails measure 22" from center to center of the rails. I have linked a diagram below so you can compare yours. Don't worry about the Reese logo in the middle. The Curt E16 item # C16115 will fit yours if they're industry standard and not a Reese model. If you come up with some different measurements feel free to email me directly or comment...
view full answer... - Does a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch have to be Removed to Install a 5th Wheel Trailer HitchBoth 5th wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck hitches require frame brackets mounted under the truck bed. The brackets can't overlap so you can have either a gooseneck or a 5th wheel hitch but not both. The exception is if you had a B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch. Then you could use the Companion hitch # BWRVK3500 or # BWRVK3400. Another option is to keep the gooseneck hitch you have and use an adapter, # AM3100, for when you want to tow a 5th wheel trailer. I have linked videos of the...
view full answer... - What Size 5th Wheel Hitch For 15,000 lb GVWR 5th Wheel Camper TrailerHey Robert, A 5th wheel trailer with a 15,000 GVWR will only need a 5th wheel hitch that has a capacity exceeding that, so you're going to want one rated for 16,000 lbs at least. After that it really depends on your budget and the quality you want. If you're a very occasional camper and don't want to spend a lot you can get with the most economical, which is the E16 from Curt, either the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 fixed hitch for a long bed or Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer...
view full answer... - Will Curt E16 Hitch Fit in Place of Curt CrossWing HitchHey 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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