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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish

Part Numbers: C16541,C16430-204

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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
part number: C16541

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.

Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Interlocking 2-jaw system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
  • 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple, or tow
    • Lock indicators visible from cab
  • Fully articulating torsion head for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride
    • Self-aligns for easy hookup
    • Suppresses road shock
    • Reduces bothersome towing noise
  • Non-binding slider provides clearance required for short-bed pickups to turn safely at slow speeds
    • Prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns
    • Slides smoothly on rounded, non-binding rods
    • Designed for use on trucks with beds shorter than 8'
      • Not recommended for use on truck beds shorter than 6'
  • Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
    • Single-throw operation
    • Self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after you uncouple your trailer
  • 2 Built-in zerk fittings for easy lubrication
  • Fast 1-pin head removal makes it easy for 1 person to remove hitch
  • Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
  • 4" Height adjustment
  • Simple installation with base rails and installation kit
    • Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
  • Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
  • Slider travel: 12" front to back
  • Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"
  • Warranty:
    • Limited lifetime for hitch
    • 10-Year limited for roller


Secure, Interlocking Two-Piece Jaw

A20 Two-Piece Interlocking Jaw

Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, interlocking, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.


Three-Point Indicator System

A20 Color Indicator System

Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).


R20 Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' and 6-1/2' beds, this roller helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a roller to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.


Non-Binding Design

The round-tube design of this slider allows for relatively uninhibited movement of your fifth-wheel hitch. Because your hitch can glide smoothly and easily along the rods, there is less chance of binding.


With straight, flat contact points, as found with square-tube sliders, tension can build between the slider and the hitch when your truck and trailer are somewhat out of line or are on uneven ground. As a result, it can be difficult to properly activate the slider when your truck and trailer are not in a straight line.


With a round-tube slider, there is more give between the contacting surfaces, allowing better mobility of the hitch system. Fewer corners means less tension buildup. Activating a round-tube slider is easier, and operation as a whole is smoother.



16540 Curt A20 Fifth-Wheel-Trailer Hitch Head Unit

16550 Curt R20 Fifth-Wheel Roller - 20,000 lbs



Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
part number: C16430-204

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.

Features:

  • Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th wheel trailer hitch
  • Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • Minimizes drilling
    • Installation time is cut in half, compared with universal bracket systems
  • Complete kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
  • Visible rails have carbide finish to match your hitch
  • Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches


16430 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit

C16204 5th Wheel Rails - Curt Carbide Black




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Customer Reviews

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - C16541

Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish - C16430-204

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (416 Customer Reviews)

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately. Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.

by: Randall06/29/2023

Great Hitch, very happy with this unit. Have pulled the 18K lb fifth wheel over 25K miles (Florida to Idaho, back to Florida and now Alaska). We have covered many rough roads and challenging situations, without problems and have never had a bad couple.
The hitch indicator on front of head gives a clear indication of latching condition, and the latch handle has a locking pin for added protection. This pin is the only issue I have had, which can be trapped under the slide plate if your truck is at an angle (beyond about 35 deg) from the rv. I make it a point to pull this pin prior to backing if I am the least bit concerned.

This is a great hitch! Excellent quality and it's made here in America.



by: Patrick06/19/2023

This is very well built and operates great. Once I got the first rail positioned and mounted, everything else was very easy. The R20 slider came in a single box and was very heavy. The packaging is not suitable for the weight. As others have also reported, the package was completely demolished when it arrived. Thankfully , all the part’s made it okay and nothing was damaged. I love the product.



by: Chris07/14/2022

Like everyone writes. Packaging is light for such 5th wheel heavy metal hitches. just some scuffs but everything was there (incl hardware). R20 roller box fell apart. A20 hitch head box was intact and well packed with styrofoam. Installed same day. Can't wait to camp. I've upgraded from Husky 15k slider to Curt A20 w/ R20 slider. I kept my original Reese rails for my Ram3500 puck system. Everything fit together. Ordering was easy over the phone. Delivery was quick. All nice things to say. Thanks you all around.



by: James08/15/2021

The A20 hitch and R20 slider are outstanding products.
One issue I had was the differing instructions on bolting the two together.
The A20 instructions are for bolting to stationary’leg’ base. The R20 slider instructions are what I used and worked very well.



by: Jonathan01/04/2023

2008 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab Laramie DRW.
Fit
the rails already in the truck perfect. Easy to assemble. Did 95% of it before I even looked at the instructions. I believe it will work well when I finally get the chance to use it.



by: Ryan12/30/2023

Maybe need to work on the packaging part of the process. Not real sure if I have all the pieces to the product since the box was completely ripped apart. We order from etrailer all the time and it’s the same issue every time. The packaging process



by: James G.07/06/2017

The R20 Roller and the A20 Slider were both pretty easy to install. Except for the weight (Those Things Are HEAVY) It was a straight forward install. What I like is the Quality of the Curt Products. They are a very high Quality product in my opinion. I plan on the wife and I and our Two Main Coons are planning a cross country trip. So I am very excited to get out on the open Road and see where life takes us. What WAS a bear to install was the Rail Kit. It required lots of trips out from under



by: Patrick 11/22/2023

First time using etrailer. Service was great and I could track my items as they were packaged, shipped,and delivered. I have hauled for 1 season with the new hitch and have zero complaints with the operation of it. I would recommend watching a video on how to put it together as parts of the installation instructions were vague.



by: Radcliffe10/02/2019

The product arrived 1 day earlier than promised. The instructions were decent, they could of been more inclusive of the different setups, the hitch and sliders didn’t reference how to interface with the Ram puck base. The rubber gaskets for the slider base didn’t fit with the Ram base due to their thickness. You need a 100lbs torque wrench(I rented one from Orielys). All the parts were present. The bad may not of been etrailers fault, but the boxes arrived like they were dropped out of an airplane. Amazingly, nothing was damaged.



by: Didier05/27/2022
2015 Ram 3500

Always great service at etrailer, thank you.
I have a problem with my stars to rate, I think my phone bugs.
I put you 10/10

Didier

5/28/2023

Excellent, pas de problème depuis 1 an



by: Michael 12/14/2021

I have only installed the hitch and tried it out in my driveway. Have not had he opportunity to use it on the road and see how much it improves my maneuverability. But Curt hitches are very well built units. I only upgraded from my previous one to go to the slider hitch and this hitch appears to work just as well and also appears that the slider is going to give me the added maneuverability that I was looking for. Heavy and not quite as easy to put in and take out of my truck is my only complaint so far.



by: Randall P. 07/27/2017

Installed Curt A20 hitch w/slider rails in 2016 Chevrolet Z71 2500



by: Kenneth 05/18/2023

Everything was fine and was easy to install....that being said, I much prefer my B&W companion!



by: Andrew B.05/21/2018

Perfect fit, easy installation, fast shipping, good price. Pictures attached in a 2017 2500HD Z71 Midnight Edition.



by: Robert03/12/2021

I bought a 2019 Ram truck and contacted Reese needing a tiedown kit for the 20,000 pound hitch I already owned as the tiedowns from my old Dodge truck was different. They told me I would have to buy a new hitch (around $2,000) as there was not a tiedown kit for the new style frame on my Ram truck.
I shopped around and got the same answer, finally talking to a etrailer associate, as I had found online a 20,000 lb Curt hitch for$850.00, I was ready to order but carried on the conversation informing him of my situation with the Reese hitch, he said let me check on something first. He came back with good news he could sell me a kit that would fit the rails he had and they would fit the Reese hitch I had. $xx.xx I was a little skeptical but he assured me the kit would work. It was a easy installation with the parts they furnished.
Upon installing the kit I found the rails from my Reese hitch would work with the kit, I contracted etrailer and they said they would issue a refund for the rails when I returned them, the refund was issued in a very short time.
etrailer is the first place I talk about when visiting with other trailer owners about parts needed. We owned 3 campgrounds in Minnesota I wish I had know about had known about etrailer at that time.

Robert

3/13/2022

Great



by: Conrad Clark04/19/2017

I recently purchased a fifth wheel hitch for my new truck but wasn't sure I ordered the correct one after hitting the "enter" key! I called etrailer the following morning and found out I had, in fact, ordered the wrong hitch. The young man I spoke with was incredibly helpful - he canceled my initial order, explained what I really needed and why and then placed the order. I went on line the next day and found that the order had somehow been cancelled. I then spoke with LEAH G. She is the bomb. She corrected everything and did her best to expedite shipping including personally making certain that MY shipment was on the last truck of the day. What more can I say. Etrailer.com and Leah G are unbelievably awesome from beginning to end! Thank you for a great experience Conrad



by: Rodney J03/10/2018

Great product ,straight forward install only took 4 hours on the ground, a plus that it separates to make lighter



by: Danny02/04/2017

Very heavy duty hitch. Initially had some concerns so ordered the 20,000 lbs. instead of the 16000. Very good service from the etrailer representatives. Had some concerns on how long the delivery was going to take, however they were able to get it to me in a very short time. Thank you to the individuals who helped with my order. Danny



by: Great Lakes Adventurer05/13/2021

Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Fifth Wheel Hitch 2018 Ram 2500 This was not easy choice to make as I tend to try top save money. But with my truck and the puck system this has been an excellent purchase. The removable pin let's me pull the top of the hitch off while leaving the rest in the truck. This allows me to store it in front of the adapter rails. Then my roll up bed cover clears the top while the rest is still mounted. Dry, secure out of site out of mind while shopping or parked at RV park overnight. The slider allows the extra clearance to give you peace of mind you will not damage your truck while backing into tight spaces on a serious angle. Then of course the top comes off with that pin making the entire thing lighter to remove when taking the entire assembly out of the truck. IT is manageable but still better to use the tractor bucket or hoist as it is heavy duty. No issues and very happy with this purchase and the continued great service from etrailer! I pulled a 34 ft 5th wheel 1800 miles at average of 75mph. Did not even know the trailer was back there when the wind was not blowing. Thanks again for helping me put this package together and having the lowest price while doing it!



by: Benjamin08/01/2023

I give them a 5 star even tho my item was missing parts ! Because I called right away and someone actually answers and I was able to get the parts the next day . She was so nice and went through each part with detail to make sure I got what I needed . Thanks for not having a recording and a million hoop to go through to get a real person on the line



by: Daniel08/13/2019

Now this is what I'm talking about. This hitch is great! Very tough, rugged, dependable for all your 5th wheel towing needs. Easy smooth operation to switch from maneuverable position for those tight and sometimes hard to get into spots. Switching to towing mode is a breeze. This hitch limits that bucking and chugging effect as you tow down the highway. Easy to install and in my case I got the over kill with this 18,000 pound towing capacity. I only have a 13,000 pound RV; however I wanted that peace of mind knowing that I have enough strength and security behind me in the bed of my truck. Thanks etrailer for offering great products.



by: Carl02/21/2018

I am extremely impressed with not only my new Curt 5th wheel hitch which I expected to be perfect but more importantly with the customer service that I received from the etrailer.com staff. They took considerable time to discuss different hitch options with me to help me decide which hitch would be the perfect choice for my specific needs. This was my 1st 5th wheel hitch purchase so I had very limited knowledge and they helped educate & guide me through the process. I saved hundreds of dollars purchasing my hitch through etrailer.com and would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase any type of hitch. Great job etrailer and thank you for all of your help and guidance !!!



by: James06/30/2021

I sold this hitch on Craigslist after the camping and go with a B&W 18,000 Patriot. There was significant amount of linier chucking due to the rubber bushing in the hitch. Also, the rail system for shorter beds, made removing and placing the hitch very uncomfortable. Overall coupling action was very smooth and the green hitch indicator made coupling a cinch.



by: Val09/21/2021

Very good hitch, I'm pleased with durability and ease of use. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the base locking pins that are slightly smaller than the holes they fit in and make the trailer "clunk" when taking off or stopping.



by: Austin 04/15/2021

This hitch did nothing but satisfy my pulling needs! Strong secure connection with no play or noises. Durable and built to last a lifetime. This hitch will satisfy anyone’s towing needs I have no doubt about it. Thank you Kurt hitches for an amazing product.


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  • Will the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Replace the Husky 15K Without Changing the Rails
  • If the rails you have in your truck bed are spaced 22" apart front to back on center then yes, you can use these for the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider part # C16541. The Husky 15K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch should use the same industry standard rails/spacing (ISR) as the Curt A20. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch does not come with the install kit, just the hitch base and head which will then be mounted to the base rails you have in your truck.
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  • What is Needed to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2022 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  • To tow a fifth wheel trailer with your 2022 Ford F-250 you will need a slider hitch to allow for tight turns without cab/trailer clearance interference and a rail kit to mount the hitch in the bed of your truck. For a hitch the Curt A20 part # C16541 is a great option that has a smoother operating slider, a 20k capacity, and a tight jaw design that helps prevent "chucking". For a rail kit the Curt part # C79BR is a great option as it's a custom fit kit which means no frame drilling like
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  • Can I Fit the Curt A20 with R20 Slider Base in the Curt X5 Gooseneck Adapter
  • Yes. You can use the Curt A20 with R20 Slider Base # C16541 with the Curt X5 # C16210 adapter for your Curt Double Lock # C607-604 gooseneck hitch without any issues. The X5 # C16210 provides you with industry standard base rails, so you would be able to mount any 5th wheel hitch that fits in the industry standard rails on this adapter.
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  • How To Use a 5th Wheel Hitch On Both a Short Bed Ford Without Pucks and a Long Bed Ford With Pucks
  • Yes, I do have a 5th wheel hitch you can use in both trucks. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 for sliding or part # C16140 for fixed has my vote as the dual interlocking jaw system grips the king pin tightly therefore you will have very little movement which translates to a smoother ride. The one pin head removal system also allows for one person to remove and install the trailer hitch by themselves. The slider option can be used in either truck no problem but if you were
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch And Wire Harness For 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • For your 2015 Silverado 2500 we do carry automatic sliding fifth wheel hitches like the Demco RV Fifth Wheel, part # DM8550034. This is an 18,000 lb hitch that features 14 inches of front to back travel. I have attached a product review video for this hitch. If you are looking for a standard sliding fifth wheel hitch I recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider, part # C16541. This is a heavy-duty hitch with dual jaws that provide a 360 degree jaw-to-king-pin contact.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ram 2500 6 ft Bed
  • For a set of custom fifth wheel install rails confirmed to fit your 2015 Ram 2500 without the factory hitch prep package you would want the Reese Rails part # RP56009-53. These are a custom rail kit that will minimize drilling and cut install time in half when compared to universal rails. For a hitch you will want one with a slider so that you have clearance to make tight turns. The Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C16541 would be an excellent choice. I has one of the nicest jaw systems on
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  • Curt Under Bed 5th Wheel Brackets Only for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  • The Curt custom 5th wheel install kit you purchased for the 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500, 16412 does not fit the 2016 Silverado 1500. You can reuse the rails you have but you will need new brackets for the new truck. For custom fit Curt brackets and hardware without the rails use # C16400.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  • Yes, for your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed I highly recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16541 along with the Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50054-58. The A20 hitch features a forged, dual-piece jaw that wraps completely around the trailer king pin. This not only creates an extremely secure connection to the trailer but also allows for a really smooth, quiet ride during travel. The round tube slider provides smooth operation and its 12" of travel gives you the needed
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  • Is There a 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter for Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch in 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
  • While we have an option for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer, the Curt X5 adapter won't work with the Curt Quick Goose 2, and there isn't a way to use a sliding hitch with this gooseneck. There is an adapter that will fit a gooseneck ball and act as a 5th wheel hitch that you can use, which is the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045. The base of the Recon will attach directly to the gooseneck ball and will become a 5th wheel hitch with a 21,000 lb capacity.
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  • Using a Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch in a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • When using a manual slide fifth wheel hitch, like the Curt A20 # C16541, you want to keep the hitch locked in the forward, towing position as much as possible. When engaging the slider it moves the hitch back behind the truck's axle which puts more of the htich weight on the truck's suspension instead of on the axle like it should be. The only time you should slide the hitch back is when you when you need it for turning clearance which is normally for extremely sharp turns or when backing
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  • Would Curt A20 Slider Hitch # C16541 Work Well Towing 4,000 lb Trailer
  • A fifth wheel trailer that weighs 4,000 lbs is very lightweight relative to what they normally weigh. All of the hitches we offer would have quite a bit more capacity than you'd need so from that perspective they all would work. The hitch you mentioned part # C16541 is a really great option with more capacity than you'd need but it has a jaw design that will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly.. It's capacity is 5 times more than you'd need as it's rated for up to 20,000 lbs but
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  • How to Install Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch on 2014 Ford F-350 with Factory Rail Kit
  • In order to install your existing Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # C16541 on your 2014 Ford F-350 with the factory rail kit, you will just need the Reese Rail Adapter # RP30156. This adapter will mount to the factory pucks on your truck bed and provide industry-standard rails that will work perfectly with your Curt hitch. I have attached a short video demonstration on this adapter that you can also check out.
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  • Will Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Adapter for 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 With Prep Package
  • Congrats on your new truck and you are on the money with what you need to use your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R20 Slider # C16541 in your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the factory 5th wheel prep package. All that is required is the adapter you mentioned, the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR. This adapter will insert directly into the puck system of your 2020 Chevy 2500 and work as de facto base rails so you can mount your Curt A20 hitch.
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  • Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a 6-1/2' Bed
  • The 5th wheel hitch I recommend for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2' bed is the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541. This hitch uses the R20 slider which is needed for proper turning clearance in your short bed truck. The hitch has an interlocking 2-jaw system that provides a 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact to provide less rattle and more security than slide-bar models. This hitch has a 3-Point indicator system, the color coding tells you if the hitch
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  • Replacement Legs for Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020+ GM Tow/Prep Puck System
  • The proper replacement legs for your Curt Q20 5th wheel hitch for the model year 2020 and newer GM tow/prep package pucks are part # CU53FR, assuming you have a stationary (non-sliding) hitch. These will bolt into place, replacing your existing legs that fit the previous puck spacing. If your current hitch is a sliding hitch, you'd need the # C88KR adapter. I've linked to product description videos for both parts I recommended.
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  • Is Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible With 8 Foot Truck Bed?
  • The Curt A20 sliding 5th Wheel Hitch # C16541 can absolutely be used in your long bed Ram. The sliding base isn't needed for a long bed, so it is a little heavier to install but will have no other issues. If you want new base legs for an easier installation you can use the Replacement Base Legs for Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16904. This swap out will make a 93 lb difference as well as give you a more solid hitch because there won't be as many moving parts. You may also want to
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  • Can You Replace Reese/Pro Series 15K Slider 5th Wheel Hitch with Other 5th Wheel Using Same Rails
  • Yes, pretty much all of the Reese and Pro Series 5th Wheel hitches use what is called indsutry standard above bed base rails which work with probably 95% of hitches on the market. Therefore, we have a ton of great options for you to replace your old hitch with something new. The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 is a great option I recommend. It has a capacity up to 20,000 lbs and a cushioned, pivoting head to absorb road shock. It also has a ton of other great features like
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  • Weight of Curt A20 C16541 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch and C16023 OEM Puck Adapter
  • The Curt A20 sliding hitch # C16541 consists of two components, the Head Unit/Center section, which weighs about 90 lbs and the R20 slider unit, which weighs about 200 lbs. The adapter portion which allows the sliding hitch to attach to the OEM puck system of your 5th wheel hitch with the R20 slider, part # C16023 weighs about 70 lbs. The stationary version of the A20, part # C16140 weighs in at about 125 lbs. I've linked you to some product videos that you might find helpful.
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  • Fifth Wheel Install Rail/Bracket Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
  • If 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,
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  • Will Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate Work With Curt Gooseneck 60680 on 2016 GMC 3500HD
  • I contacted Curt and they confirmed that the Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate # C16220 will work with the Curt Gooseneck 60680 you currently have in your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali. This adapter will allow you to mount a fifth wheel hitch so you don't have to drill holes for rails. For a fifth wheel hitch that is compatible I highly recommend the Curt A20 # C16541 for a sliding hitch if your '16 GMC is a short bed or # C16140 for a fixed fifth wheel hitch if your truck is a
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  • Can Replacement Brackets And Hardware Be Purchased To Reinstall Base Rails
  • Unless you know the actual make and model number of the rails it's honestly best to just replace all of the parts with a new kit to avoid any fitment issues since brands are not cross compatible and some models won't work with others under the same brand. You can still purchase replacement parts if you can determine the model number though. If you do want a complete kit then I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2605. This custom-fit
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch, Rail Kit, and Wedge for 2017 Ram 3500 to Use with Reese Sidewinder
  • For your 2017 Ram 3500 Limited without the factory towing package you could use the custom install rail kit part # C16430-204 so that you could install the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 along with Wedge # RP44FR. The wedge keeps the king pin from rotating inside the hitch.
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  • 5TH Wheel Rail Kit For a 2014 Ram 3500 Diesel Dually With 8' Long Bed
  • For a 5th wheel trailer up to 25K the Curt Kit # C16430-204 will have the custom fit brackets to fit your frame and industry standard rails for most all 5th wheel hitches. If your 2014 Ram 3500 is capable of towing over 25K and you plan to then the Kit # C25BR is rated up to 40,000lbs. This also contains custom mounted frame brackets and the industry standard rails to work with most 5th wheel hitches. Be sure to pick up a 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 41157 so you can
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2023 Ram 3500
  • To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2023 Ram 3500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit item # C16430-204. These custom fit brackets mount to existing holes in your truck's frame. They fit both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking
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  • Correct Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500
  • The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 is part # C16430-204. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit is a custom bolt-on fit with no cutting or drilling required into the frame. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 is my recommendation because of the interlocking dual jaw system which has a tight grip on the king pin and works to reduce chucking and jarring.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Installation Kit For 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 With 8 Bed
  • I would be happy to help! While there is not a custom fit option confirmed to fit your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with an 8' bed, the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035 is confirmed to fit and will give you the above bed industry standard rails (ISR) you are looking for to install a 5th wheel hitch. If you do not already have a 5th wheel hitch, I recommend taking a look at the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # RP30047
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Install Kit For 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Short Bed EcoDiesel
  • My contact at Curt said the correct 5th wheel install kit for your 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Shortbed EcoDiesel is the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16307-104 which is designed to fit all models of the 2019-2021 Ram 1500's. This kit will allow you to use any fifth wheel hitch made for Industry Standard Rails (ISR). Since your truck is a short bed I typically recommend a sliding hitch to give you extra trailer to cab clearance when turning. I recommend taking a look
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  • What Is the Weight Capacity of the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2019 Ram 3500
  • For starters, the fifth wheel install kit I recommend for a 2019 Ram 3500 is the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16430-204 which does not require any drilling into the frame. The Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kits does save money but is not a good option because it requires drilling into the frame. In regards to weight capacity, there isn't one for the base rails or frame brackets because this will come from the fifth wheel hitch. In other words, the weight
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  • Correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2019 Ram 3500
  • Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16430-204 has been confirmed to fit a 2019 Ram 3500. This kit is a custom fit kit so no drilling into the frame is required.
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  • Parts Needed To Install Curt 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2015 Ram 3500
  • In order to install a Curt fifth wheel hitch on a 2015 Ram 3500 you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16430-204. I don't recommend using any sort of universal kits as they require drilling into the frame. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram only required drilling into the bed, the frame holes are pre-drilled.
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2014 Ram 3500 Crew Cab and Husky 16K Slider Hitch
  • Husky does not currently have a 5th wheel installation kit for the 2014 Ram 3500. But you can use Curt installation kit # C16430-204. The Husky slider hitch will fit in the Curt rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. There is no drilling required to install the below the bed frame brackets but with any installation kit you will have to drill through the bed to attach the rails to the brackets.
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  • Recommended Base Rails for 2018 Ram 3500 Using Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch
  • Yes. The Anderson Ultimate Hitch # AM3200 is designed to fit in the industry standard base rails, so you can use the # C16430-204 on your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed and have a complete 5th wheel towing setup.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for Truck with B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch
  • Fifth wheel rail kits like the part # C16430-204 that you referenced can't fit with the B and W Gooseneck Turnoverball setup you mentioned but the really great news is that since you have a Turnoverball hitch installed already there's a Companion hitch that fits it directly with the part # BWRVK3500. Many argue that this is the best fifth wheel hitch out there based on how easy it is to use, how quiet it is, and how reliable it is over time.
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  • Correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500
  • The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 is part # C16430-204 which is composed of the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails part # C16204 and the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit part # CU96FR.
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  • Does Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit For Dodge Ram Fit 2019 Ram 3500 With OEM Prep Pkg
  • Since your 2019 Ram 3500 8' Bed has the OEM Prep Package, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # C16430-204 you were looking at will not work. If you already have a fifth wheel hitch you can simply use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099 which will allow you to use a fifth wheel hitch that uses the standard above bed industry standard rails. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch I recommend the Curt A25
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  • Fifth Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2015 Ram 3500 to Mount Curt 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • The base rail kit you need for your 2015 Ram 3500 is the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204. This will fit either your 6-1/2 foot or 8 foot bed and does not require any drilling into your truck's frame brackets to install, which is not only great for your truck, but also significantly cuts down on the installation time. This kit will allow you to mount your Curt 20k fifth wheel hitch such as the Curt A20 # C16140 (fixed hitch for long beds) or # C16541 (sliding
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  • Options For Installing 5th Wheel Hitch In 2019 Ram 3500 without OEM Puck System
  • They do not make an aftermarket puck system kit for your 2019 Ram 3500, so you have a few options to get a 5th wheel hitch installed. The standard way is installing above bed rails # C16430-204 to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch # C55DR if you have a 6-1/2' bed, or a fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed. If having the permanently installed above bed rails is a buzz kill for you, then another option is installing the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1320-5W will allow you to
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  • Weight Rating of Curt Base Rail Installation Kit # C16430-204
  • Fifth-wheel base rails and their corresponding mounting brackets like the Curt Installation Kit # C16430-204 for your 2019 Ram 3500 don't actually have a listed weight capacity, as they are made to match the capacity of any 5th wheel hitch that would be mounted. This just means the limiting factor on your setup is going to be the 30K gooseneck adapter you plan on using, or the capacity of the truck itself if it is less than this. The rails can absolutely be used with your 30K gooseneck
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  • Correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 without Factory Prep Package
  • The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 without Factory Prep Package is part # C16430-204. This kit offers a mostly bolt-on install with no drilling into the frame required. If you do have the Factory Prep Package however then you will instead need to use the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C29BR. These kits will both provide a set of industry standard above bed rails which allow you to use a standard fifth wheel hitch like the Curt CrossWing
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  • Can a 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Be Used in a 2019 Ram 3500
  • That really depends on the 5th wheel hitch that you have and what set-up is in your Silverado and the Ram. If you have a Silverado with no OEM prep package (puck system) and you are using a hitch with industry standard rails, then you would need industry standard rails like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 in the Ram to use the hitch. If you have the OEM prep package in either the Silverado or Ram, you will either need a replacement base or an adapter
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