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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 - Carbide Finish

Part Numbers: C16115,C16301-200

Our Price: $586.87
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: C16115

Sturdy, secure fifth-wheel hitch features an adjustable height to fit your towing needs. Dual-pivot head includes Permalube bushings, a slide-bar jaw and an anti-rattle skid plate for a smooth, quiet ride. Rails and installation kit sold separately.

Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Auto-locking, slide-bar jaw mechanism provides superior security
    • Rear tension bar works with slide bar to clamp around king pin, minimizing rattle and movement
  • 4-Position height adjustment for multiple towing applications
  • 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for 1 person to remove hitch
  • Dual-pivoting head with 10-degree lateral movement for simple hookup
    • Permalube pivot bushings increase hitch life and reduce maintenance
  • Anti-rattle skid plate provides smooth, quiet ride
    • Nylon lube plate (sold separately) will help to prevent scratches on skid plate and to let king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
  • Simple installation with base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
    • Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
  • Sturdy, steel construction with carbide black finish


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
  • Hitch height: 13" - 17"
  • 5-Year limited warranty


Note: 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).


E16 5th Wheel Jaw

Simple, Secure Hookup

With a dual-pivoting head that offers 10 degrees of lateral movement, the E16 fifth-wheel hitch makes hookup a snap, even on unlevel ground. Once the king pin slides into the hitch, the auto-locking, slide-bar jaw secures it in place. A unique feature of the E16 is the rear steel tension bar within the jaw that activates upon hookup to clamp down on the king pin, providing a tighter grip that maximizes security and minimizes rattle.




16115 Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch - 16,000 lbs



Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 - Carbide Finish
part number: C16301-200

Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch quickly and easily with this complete installation kit. Includes base rails, semi-custom and universal brackets and necessary hardware.

Features:

  • Semi-custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in the truck bed and allow installation of your 5th wheel trailer hitch
  • Complete kit includes base rails, semi-custom and universal brackets and mounting hardware
  • Visible rails have carbide finish to match your Curt Q5 fifth wheel hitch
  • Some drilling is required
  • Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky


16301 & 16200 Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish




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Customer Reviews

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs - C16115

Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 - Carbide Finish - C16301-200

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (486 Customer Reviews)

Sturdy, secure fifth-wheel hitch features an adjustable height to fit your towing needs. Dual-pivot head includes Permalube bushings, a slide-bar jaw and an anti-rattle skid plate for a smooth, quiet ride. Rails and installation kit sold separately. Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch quickly and easily with this complete installation kit. Includes base rails, semi-custom and universal brackets and necessary hardware.

by: Roger05/25/2023

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: Park05/17/2023

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: Kyle12/10/2023

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: Julio11/09/2017

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: Terry03/27/2022

The hitch looks great as shipped from etrailer. The problem was UPS destroyed the package and hitch. I have just started the claims process through UPS. I have always had great success with everything coming from etrailer until now. It was obvious the box had been dropped numerous times. It had been retapped a few times trying to hold it together. The steel crossmember was bent in two directions. It cannot be used which makes this hitch worthless. I see no fault with etrailer (except I recommend putting the cardboard package inside a heavier box to help UPS prevent damage). This package is around ninety pounds shipping in a thin cardboard box. I will be ordering a new hitch from etrailer and hoping for a better shipping experience. I have to postpone my vacation due to not having a working hitch.



by: Eljay02/24/2023

Great hitch, very impressed with shipping and communication with etrailer.



by: Jack02/20/2024

Used this 3 times and didn’t like the clunking. Should have expected the clunking with a slide bar type hitch. Purchased a Demco Recon which I like very much



by: Charles03/27/2020

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: T Purdy05/30/2019

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: Brian T07/15/2016

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: Tony02/07/2019

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: 01/26/2024

A little disappointing. The fit was good, and installation easy. But it was missing one of the critical long carriage bolts and spacer.
I didn't have time to send it back, so I had to fabricated a solution since I pick my new camper up in a few days.
Missing hardware definitely added to installation time.



by: David01/23/2024

Easy installation. Fast shipping



by: John 05/24/2024

Now that's a hitch!! Great set up for the money!!



by: Al09/20/2020

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!



by: Jim07/11/2018

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.



by: Pat R.04/21/2017

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



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.



by: Kurtis09/08/2022

The customer service with etrailer was awful. Thier system showed an incorrect part for my vehicle and they admitted that but between the shipping mess back and forth. I would of liked a discount or a faster shipment on the correct parts that were already opened and missing hardware. Never again. Good thing its only a fifth wheel assembly and doesnt require quality hardware.



by: William B01/31/2020

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



by: Hank 12/02/2022

excellent customer service!!!! will deal with Alex again if more trailer/hitch parts are needed. Happy Hoildays to all



by: Joe T10/29/2019

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: Catherine 08/15/2022

We had our other truck stolen with the 5 th wheel hitch and many other possessions in it. This company shipped us another hitch quickly for our new truck and other needed equipment we needed to get back on the road. Thank you



by: Charles 02/15/2024

Excellent value



by: john02/02/2021

Here ya go


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  • Where To Install Base Rails In A 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • The first base rail (closest to the tailgate) from your custom-fit kit will need to be installed 26-3/8" from the end of the bed. This means you'll measure from the end of the bed floor to the edge of the first base rail. I typically get it in place and then use a paint marker to mark out my bolt hole locations to begin drilling. Once the first rail is in place you can either measure from the center of the base back towards the cab 22" for the center of the rear base rail or you can
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  • Slider Recommendation for a Curt E-16 Hitch
  • For a slider that you could attach the head of your Curt E-16 Hitch # C16115 onto you would want the part # C16560. You will also need the part # C16505. I attached a review video for this roller for you to check out as well.
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  • Greasing the E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • Curt recommends that hitches, such as your E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16115 be maintained once or twice a year by applying a light coat of wheel bearing grease to the surface of the slide bar that holds the kingpin in place. For best results, apply the grease with the slide bar in the closed position. Then pull the slide bar open and apply a light coating of grease to the slide bar shaft that the handle is attached to.
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  • Towing Capacity of a 2017 Toyota Tundra for 5th Wheel Trailer
  • There are several different towing capacities listed for your 2017 Toyota Tundra which will vary depending on engine size, cab style, drive type, bed length, etc. In order to determine the max towing capacity of your specific vehicle you are going to want to find both the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and the gross vehicle weight (GVW). If you subtract the GVWR from the GCWR that will give you the maximum gross trailer weight (GTW) you can safely tow. These figures can be found on
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  • Can a Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Head Be Put on a Reese Slider Base
  • The Curt head and Reese slider base are not compatible. Also it would void the warranty on both parts and make the capacity unknown since they are not tested together. You would need the Curt slider base # C16560. The Curt slider offers more travel, 12 inches, than the Reese sliders and on a short bed truck every inch counts!
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  • Can Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used in Pucks of 2018 Chevy Silverado
  • You can use the Curt E16 fifth wheel hitch part # C16115 in the bed of your 2018 Chevy Silverado with the OEM pucks but you would need to use the adapter part # C47BR which converts the pucks to the rail kit style this hitch needs.
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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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  • Inexpensive Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab Short Bed
  • On a short bed truck you would want to use a slider hitch to be able to make tighter turns without the trailer hitting the truck cab. Curt hitch # C16115 is not a slider so I would not recommend it. The slider version is # 16516. The least expensive slider hitch is # RP30051 which is rated for 16,000 pounds. I have linked videos of both slider hitches for you. They do work with adapter # RP30156.
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  • Can Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used with 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  • It sounds like you'd like to install the Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16115 into your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. This will be no problem at all if your truck already industry standard rails installed. If not you can add them. I suggest the Reese Custom Base Rails Kit # RP50064-58. The custom kit will be much easier and faster to install than a universal kit. It will also work with your Sidewinder pin box. You'll need the wedge, part # C16991 if you don't
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Long Bed
  • Slider hitches can slide back towards the tailgate of the truck which allows for more clearance between the trailer and the truck cab when making turns. Short bed trucks pretty much require a slider for most 5th wheel towing applications because the distance between the centerline of the hitch and the back of the truck cab is so short. If you have a long bed truck then you don't have to worry about clearance and you can use a fixed 5th wheel hitch. For your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 long bed
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  • Compatibility Husky Above Bed Base Rails and the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16115 is a slide type hitch that will mount to the bed of your 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty using above bed Industry Standard Rails (ISR). It is listed as being compatible with Husky above-bed base rails and those from B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, and Valley. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they have pattern they follow for the connection points that allows other manufacturers hitches to
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  • Fifth Wheel Installation Kit For A 2002 Chevrolet Silverado That Works With Curt E16 # C16115
  • After doing some research The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 is confirmed to fit your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado and will work well with the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115. Using the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 will minimize drilling and the brackets will mount to the existing holes on your Chevrolet Silverado's frame. The rails are compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches. Because
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer With a 1999 Ford F-250
  • In order to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a 1999 Ford F-250 you will need a few things in order to get the vehicle setup properly. For starters, you will need a fifth wheel hitch and install kit and for this I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16115 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16443-204 which is a great cost effective option that will work well. It also has custom fit brackets so no drilling into the frame is required. In order to complete
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  • Will a Curt Q16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Fit in Place of an E16 Head on a Curt Slider Base
  • The Curt E16 and Q16 use the same slider base. The Q16 head is # C16520 so it will fit the same slider base that is on your E16 now.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of 2018 Nissan Titan XD
  • To use a Curt e16 fifth wheel hitch part # C16115 in the bed of a 2018 Nissan Titan XD SV short bed the first thing you'd need is the B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1217-5W and then to convert it to a standard set of fifth wheel rails you'd need the # 16310 which is what the E16 requires. Since this is only rail system we have that fits your truck there isn't a way to go without using the adapter. So instead you might consider using the Turnoverball rail kit I mentioned and
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  • Will a Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit in Valley Above the Bed Rails on a 1999 Dodge Ram
  • Yes, the Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16115, will fit Valley rails. It will fit in Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese, Husky, or Valley above the bed rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch for you to view. This hitch is rated for 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 4,000 pounds pin weight. Be sure to consult the truck owners manual for the towing capacities of the truck.
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  • Will Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch with Universal Rails Fit a 2008 Ford F-150
  • In order to use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16115 on a 2008 Ford F-150 you'll want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F150 part # C16441-204. The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Rails and Universal Installation Kit part # C16116 will fit, but the universal frame bracket require drilling into the frame which makes installation much harder and the custom bracket bypass all this as they bolt on so that is what I recommend. That said, either will work.
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  • Manual Instructions for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • I attached a link to the instructions for the Curt E16 fifth wheel hitch part # C16115 for you to check out as well.
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  • Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Leg Spacing and Compatibility
  • The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 fits the industry standard rails you mentioned with a foot print of 22 inches by 20.624 inches on center. I've attached the measurements of the industry standard rails like you appear to have to show the fit and the E16 will work. If you just want the hitch head, the Replacement Head Unit for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16515 is available.
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  • Fifth Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kit for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed and Air Bags
  • There are a number of great options for a fifth wheel installation kit and base rails for your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed and most air bags that fit this vehicle such as the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 # AL57295 and Firestone Ride-Rite # F2299 are indeed compatible with a fifth wheel hitch. I strongly recommend using a custom-fit installation kit, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish # C16420-204 because it does not require drilling
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch Base Rails for 2013 Ram 2500
  • The item you linked to does fit your model year, but we do have what you need. I suggest the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2605. These above bed rails will provide necessary mounting points for a 5th-wheel hitch. The custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame so this minimizes drilling and measuring, reducing installation time. This base rails are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch,
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  • Replacement Mounting Brackets for Curt Base Rail Kit on 2011 Ram 2500
  • You can get the brackets from the Curt # C16301-200 kit with the Curt Universal Base Rail Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16101, which is the brackets and the mounting hardware you're looking for.
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  • Availability of Above Bed Rails for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500
  • We do have rails designed to fit your 2003 Ram 2500. I see you already found and ordered the # C16301-200 which are confirmed to fit your truck. Keep in mind, these will require drilling into your frame for installation. If you would prefer a rails with custom-fit brackets that use existing holes in the frame I recommend the # BWRVK2600 instead.
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  • Curt 5th Wheel Bracket and Base Rails That Fit 2012 Ram 2500 Truck
  • While we do have installation brackets and base rails that fit your 2012 Ram 2500, the part you mentioned does not fit your truck. Instead, you have two options, a custom kit that does not require drilling and a semi-custom kit that does require drilling. The no-drill, custom fit option is: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # C16420-204 The option that does require drilling is the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 # C16301-200 I
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  • Will Curt or Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch fit Non Industry-Standard Base Rails in 2003 Dodge Ram
  • The Replacement Rails for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Older Models 6014 will give you base rails that are not industry standard, meaning they would not be compatible with a Reese, Curt, or other model of fifth wheel hitch. These hitches mount 22” front to back and either 20-5/8” or 29” wide and will require industry-standard rails in your 2003 Dodge Ram. For example, if you wanted to use the Curt A16 # C16120 fifth wheel hitch you would need to use Fifth Wheel Installation
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  • Base Rail Kit for Pullrite Hitch with 2022 Ram 2500
  • What I think you are asking for is a hardware kit for Pullrite Base Rails. While that is not an item we carry we do have several base rail options for your 2022 Ram 2500. Providing your current Pullrite hitch mounts using ISR bed rails, I suggest the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2602. This custom-fit bracket kit uses existing holes in your vehicle's frame to minimize the need of drilling new holes and it helps to avoid known obstacles
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