Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs

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• How Much Does the Curt Q24 with Legs for Ram Factory Prep Package Weigh # C16545-16021
  The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16545-16021 weighs about 195-lbs, but can be separated into 2 pieces to make moving it around easier. The head of the Q24 unit weighs about 105-lbs and the legs weigh about 90-lbs when removed from the head, which at least allows you to get them in to two much more manageable pieces to take out for storage.
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• Determining 5th Wheel Hitch Height for Level Towing
  The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16545-16021 should be set up to the top height initially. This will ensure you don't have issues with the side rails of your truck if you can't measure first. Then you will adjust down as you can to make trailer level when towing. If you can measure, then you will measure from the ground to the bottom of the flat part of the pin box not the pin itself when the trailer is level. Then you will...
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• Weight of Legs and Head of the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch Ram Towing Prep Package C16545-16021
  The head of the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16545-16021 weighs 111 lbs and the leg kit weighs 94 lbs which brings it to a total of 205 lbs together.
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• Recommended Trailer-to-Truck Clearance Dimensions for 5th Wheel Hitch
  The recommended clearance dimensions for 5th wheel towing are indicated on the diagram that I linked for you. Between the bottom of the trailer overhang and the top of the truck bed rails we suggest having no less than 5-inches of clearance to allow for trailer pitch and yaw when you're making a turn while also descending a hilly road. You can measure your truck's bed-to-rail height to determine the correct height setting (and a compatible choice of hitch) for your specific application....
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• Is a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Necessary for Towing 5th Wheel - 2015 Ram 2500 w/ OEM Tow Prep Package
  For a truck with a 6-1/2 foot bed, there are two ways to gain extra clearance between the front of the fifth wheel and the back of the truck cab. You could use a sliding fifth wheel hitch, like the Curt Q24 # C16546 sliding hitch along with the # C16022 adapter. This solution would provide 12 inches of additional clearance, which could be enough for a 90 degree turn if your fifth wheel is no more than 88 inches wide, which is pretty narrow. The better option that would provide a greater...
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• Comparing Curt and B&W 5th Wheel Hitches for 2015 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
  5th wheel hitch jaws vary in thickness. On the Curt hitch # C16545-16021 the jaws are 5/8-inch thick. On others, thickness can be greater, such as 1-inch or even 1-1/8-inch as with some Reese and B&W hitches like the # BWRVK3600. Hitch height range is a matter of design choice. All standard 5th wheels offer a height range of a few inches and this will vary by brand. Certain tow vehicles might benefit from a shorter or taller hitch depending on several factors including the particular...
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• Removing the Head and Legs from Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch C16545-16021
  The legs on Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16545-16021 are bolted onto the center section of the hitch with 2 bolts per leg. While 1 person could remove and reinstall legs on the hitch having an extra set of hands is recommended because of the weight of the hitch components. The head is held to the center section with pins to the left and right and below the hitch head. Remove the pins and clips and then the caps the pins go through. This will allow you to pull the head off of the center...
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• Recommended 5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2017 Ram 3500 w/ Factory Rail Kit
  If your 2017 Ram 3500 has the factory rail kit and an 8 foot bed, I recommend looking at the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16545-16021. This hitch is designed specifically for the factory rail kit on the Ram and will mount directly to the 4 receiver pucks built into the underbed rails. It features a nice 2-jaw locking system and a 4 inch height adjustment. The hitch will provide a gross towing weight capacity of 24,000 pounds. If the Ram 3500 has a 6 foot bed, I instead recommend...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Ram 2500 Long Bed with Factory Prep Package
  We do have hitches that will fit directly into the factory prep package in your 2016 Ram 2500 long bed. I recommend the Curt Q24, # C16545-16021. The base of this hitch fits directly into the 4 pucks in the truck bed so no adapter is needed. This hitch is rated for 24,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 6,000 pounds pin weight. It has a secure double-jaw design for solid jaw-to-king-pin contact. And the head is cushioned for a smoother ride. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
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• How to Adjust Height on Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Factory Prep Package
  To adjust the height of the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16545-16021 you will just remove the legs (if they're already installed) and choose a different set of mounting holes on the head unit to re-attach them. I have attached an image from the instructions manual that details this step. The Curt Q24 has a height adjustment range of 14 to 18 inches. I have included a short video review that you can take a look at as well.
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• 24k Fifth Wheel Hitch that Fits Directly to 2017 Ram 3500 Factory Rail Kit
  We have one 24k fifth wheel hitch that fits the factory rail kit you have installed in the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500, but there isn't a way to adapt a Signature Series fifth wheel hitch fit the wider spaced out pucks of the Ram rail kits. Instead we have the Curt 24k fifth wheel hitch part # C16545-16021 which will attach directly to the truck's rail kit and will work well.
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• 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit Factory-Installed Under-Frame Rails on 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 8-Foot Bed
  5th wheel hitches to fit your 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 8-Foot Bed with factory rail kit can be seen on the linked page. For a 24K-rated hitch you can indeed use Curt # C16545-16021 that you referenced. The linked video will give you additional information on this hitch, whose features include a 2-jaw system for better king pin contact, 360-degree head movement for easier hitching and 4-inches of height adjustment. For a wiring harness you can use Curt # C56000.
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• Where to Install Safety Chains on Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch # C16545-16021
  On the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch # C16545-16021 safety chain attachment points are not included because unlike a gooseneck hitch, 5th wheels do not require safety chains. You will see that on gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1314 from B&W safety chain attachment u-bolts are included. Please see the linked photo I have prepared for you.
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• Weight of the Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Q24 for 2016 Ram 3500 with Factory Pucks
  The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16545-16021 is a fit for your 2016 Ram 3500 has a 198 lb total weight when shipped so you'll lose a few lbs in packing materials from that. This hitch is designed for the Ram factory puck system for 2013-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with 8 foot bed.
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2015 Ram 3500 With Factory Prep Kit
  The Ram 3500 truck you have would easily be able to handle the 24,000 lb fifth wheel system. I recommend the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # C16545-16021. This is a dual-jaw system that secures the king pin with a 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact and it helps reduce jarring and chucking. This has a plastic lube plate included to help the king pin hookup and this system has custom feet that mount in the factory prep kit under your truck bed. I have attached a link to a...
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• When the Curt Q24 for Ram Towing Package part # C16545-16021 is Removed is Truck Bed Empty
  The Curt Q24 for Ram Towing Package part # C16545-16021 that you referenced can be removed from the bed of the truck it is installed in pretty easily and since this hitch would attach to the factory rail kit the bed would be empty basically so that you could use the truck for other things.
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• Does Curt Hitch part # C16545-16021 Fit 2014 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
  Yes, to install a fifth wheel hitch in your 2014 Ram 3500 all you'd need is the Curt hitch part numbers # C16545-16021. There are no other parts needed since you have the factory rail kit. For a 7-way to install in the bed of your truck to make connecting your trailer lights easier you would want the part # 41157. Most 7-ways will be at the rear of the truck near the bumper which doesn't work will with fifth wheel hitches. This kit installs in line with the 7-way at the rear of your...
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• Does Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Factory Rail Kit of 2016 Ram 3500
  The Curt Q24 fifth wheel hitch part # C16545-16021 that you referenced is a fit for the factory rail kit of your 2016 Ram 3500. It is a direct fit confirmed by Curt and would work well on your 2016 Ram 3500.
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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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• Best 5th Wheel Hitches for Factory Pucks System in a 2018 Ram 2500 Long Bed
  For your 2018 Ram 2500 long bed with the factory 5th wheel puck system the B&W Companion # BWRVK3600 is a direct fit. You could also use Curt hitch # C16049, # C16545-16021, or # C16046 rated for 24K, # C16044 or # C16530-16021 rated for 20K, or # C16520-16021 rated for 16K. Reese has hitch # RP30160 rated for 20K. The B&W hitch is the most popular but the Curt hitches have cushioned heads for improved ride quality. I have linked some video reviews for you.
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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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• Curt A25 vs Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitches for Commercial Campers on 2018 Ram 3500
  Between the two, I recommend the Curt A25 # C16046 over the Q24 # C16545-16021. Both are great fifth wheel hitches that are compatible with your truck and would certainly fit your needs for hauling commercial campers. They are both made for trucks with an OEM Prep Package, making installation very simple and can both haul up to 24,000 lbs. However, the A25 is the upgraded version of the Q-Series. It features a sturdier locking jaw mechanism and is about 15 lbs lighter than the Q24. Also,...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ram 2500 6-Foot Bed with Factory Rail Kit and Trailer with Sidewinder
  Curt Q-Series 5th wheel hitches that fit your 2016 Ram 2500 6-foot bed with factory rail kit, like the 20K # C16530-16021 and the 24K # C16545-16021, are not compatible with Sidewinder (or Revolution) pin boxes. The 25K-rated B&W 5th wheel hitch for your truck, part # BWRVK3600, does NOT have this restriction. You can drop this hitch right into your factory rails (as shown in the linked video) and hitch to your Sidewinder pin box. The B&W hitches that install in their gooseneck-type...
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• Recommended Alternative to Ram M20 Factory 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500
  Curt does indeed make the factory 5th wheel hitches for your 2018 Ram 2500, and they are essentially a re-brand of their Q-Series models. The equivalent for the M20 that you mentioned is the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16530-16021, which will drop right into the factory pucks in the truck bed (see attached image). This hitch is also available with a higher 24,000 pound towing capacity with the Curt Q24 # C16545-16021. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as...
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• Ram Truck Factory Puck System for 5th Wheel Hitches
  The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a specialized 5th wheel hitch such as the B&W # BWRVK3600 or the Curt # C16545-16021. Such hitches drop right into those factory pucks, allowing you to completely remove the hitch for a clear bed when necessary for cargo. Without seeing the...
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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...
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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...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Options for 2013 Ram 3500 W/ OEM Factory Heavy Duty Trailering Package
  We have a few different hitches available that would use the puck system installed in your truck bed. Curt offers the # C16520-16021 in a 16K capacity, # C16530-16021 in a 20K capacity or # C16545-16021. Curt makes a nice hitch, which features a 360 degree articulating cushioned head. B&W offers the Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch, part # BWRVK3600 with a whopping 25K capacity, and Reese offers the # RP30160 hitch with a 20K capacity. This hitch features a single, wrap around jaw, which...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Long Bed w/ Factory Tow Prep Package
  The Reese # RP30054 hitch you mentioned is intended to be bolted directly to the frame of a cab and chassis truck, so it wouldn't be a good choice for your Ram 3500 with the OEM tow prep kit. Curt and B&W both offer hitches that will drop right into the existing factory pucks in your truck bed. The Curt # C16545-16021 has a 24,000 lb capacity, while the B&W # BWRVK3600 offers a 25,000 lb capacity. Either hitch would be an excellent choice for you, but I'd give the B&W product a slight...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches that Fit 2014 Ram 2500 with Factory 5th Wheel Prep Package
  Whether your 2014 Ram 2500 has the factory 5th wheel prep package or if you have to add an aftermarket installation kit to install a hitch, there are going to be holes in the truck bed. The factory prep package will have pucks that are already there and no additional drilling is needed. To install a Husky 5th wheel hitch in a Ram that has the factory prep package you will have to use the adapter, # RP30154. The Husky hitch will fit this adapter. And the hitch can be either fixed or a...
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