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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 Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish

Part Numbers: C16541,C16418-204

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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 Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
part number: C16418-204

Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this custom bracket kit. Requires less drilling than universal kits 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 Curt Q5 fifth wheel hitch
  • Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches
  • Limited lifetime warranty


16418 & 16204 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish




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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 Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish - C16418-204

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (563 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 custom bracket kit. Requires less drilling than universal kits 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: Kenton 06/03/2023

The Help & professionalism of Quinn F @ etrailer.com was outstanding. He confirmed that the product was the best choice for my vehicle & purpose, his personal response & follow through impressed me (including an e-mail letting me know my parts were delivered a couple days early). I will definitely be using Quinn F @ etrailer.com for all my RV related needs.

Kenton

6/4/2024

This was very difficult to install. I feel like it could have easily been designed for an easier install. All the threads were poor, and they all had to be chased with a tap &amp die. After getting it installed I ended up buying a 5th wheel with a gooseneck hitch - so I replaced it with a ball hitch.



by: Marlon05/26/2023

Nice well made with thick material. Time would tell how sturdy it is. Easy to install, clear instructions with everything you need for it. (Nuts and bolts).
This is my second mounting kit that I get for my trucks.



by: Tommy05/05/2023
2005 Chevrolet Silverado

High quality, heavy duty system. Bolted right in and instructions were easy to follow. I feel good about pulling our camper with this set up. Only issue was shipping, the box was damaged and was missing the pins that were ordered. But customer service quickly got thing fixed and resent.



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: Abel05/31/2024
2016 Prime Time Crusader Fifth Wheel

This is a great kit from Curt to install your 5th wheel hitch. Installation was not to hard even while working on the ground. Tightening up the frame and rail nuts was a little difficult. You will need an Extra Long 3/4 inch Ratcheting Wrench to get to the ones near the fuel tank. The customer service from etrailer is Exceptional. I was missing a few spacers and bolts because UPS trashed the box but etrailer replaced all the hardware over night. Definitely will be using this company for all future purchases. Thank you!



by: Jacob06/29/2022

Upon delivery the box was a little banged up. Everything was inside was still in good condition. To my time with install to insure proper alignment, the only thing I can say negative about it is, you need 4 additional 3/4 inch washers for the frame bracket bolts that are not included, at least I did! On both sides. In the end it was a rather easy success.

Etrailer Expert

Sierra K.

6/30/2022

I emailed you a picture of the parts list, which items are you missing?

Jacob

6/30/2022

There were no parts missing! Just 4 extra 34 inch washers were needed



by: David G.11/02/2017
2004 Chevrolet Silverado

2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, installed the Custom 5th Wheel Installation kit along with the Q16 Slider Hitch. Product arrived very quickly after ordering. It was shipped in 3 different boxes. One box was a little beat up during shipping, but all of the parts were there and undamaged. I watched the installation video once, then my brother-in-law and I tackled the job which took us about 2 hours. This was not difficult to install other than trying to get the 1/2" bolt through the hole on the driver side of the frame (the frame is boxed there). The included wire guide helped, but you still have to manipulate the bolt into the right position in a very tight spot. Everything turned out to be a perfect fit, no modifications needed. Also, I removed both rear wheels before starting which gave us plenty of working room. I have purchased from etrailer in the past and will continue to use them in the future.



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: Jason11/09/2023

Installed on my 2005 Chevrolet 2500. Used install videos from your website and had no problems at all installing. Fast shipping also. Thank you for a great website!



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: Keagan09/11/2022

This kit is perfect! Comes with everything you need with easy to install instructions. I’d recommend this and other etrailer products. They match all factory specs. Simple and easy

Keagan K.

11/8/2023

This system worked perfectly, and was very easy to install.



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: 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: Kyle11/09/2022
2005 Chevrolet Silverado

Well built. Some bolts are a bugger to get tightened up but not bad. Didn't remove the heat shield.



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: Austin 02/14/2024

Had an issue with my bank denying my order of two of the same items. Talked to Adam with customer service and he was fantastic. He got everything straightened out and received my order in less than two days



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: Jaroslaw04/24/2024

Great product, fits like a glove



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


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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch For A 2020 Ram 2500 Pulling A Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
  • For your 2020 Ram 2500 pulling a Grand Design Reflection 337RLS I tend to lean more towards a dual jaw. Like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs Item # C16541 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish Item # C16427-204. With doing installs here I have found that the dual jaw has a tighter fit because it has 360 degrees of contact around the pin. This hitch has color indicators so you know when the trailer is ready
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  • Is all the Installation Hardware Included with the Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch C16536
  • The Curt A20 Fifth Wheel with Slider, part # C16541, is just the hitch. Since installation kits are specific to vehicles, they are sold separately. For a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 with 6 foot bed, you use part # RP50064-58 as your install kit. It includes custom fit brackets that bolt through and around the truck frame, as well as the rails that sit in the truck bed for the hitch to attach to. If you order part # 30083 and part # 50064-58 you will have everything you need to install the
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  • Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch W/R20 Slider Specifications
  • The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # C16541 is a manual slider which will require you pull the slider handle out to slide the hitch forward to gain the additional space needed to make it through a tight turn.
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 With 6-3/4 Foot Bed and OEM Prep Package
  • For a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with a 6-3/4' bed and OEM prep package I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3775. This hitch has a gross towing weight of 20,000 lbs and vertical load limit of 5,000 lbs. and will drop into the receiver pucks built into your truck. It features a 1" thick dual jaw for 360 degree king pin contact and a cam-action latching handle. The cam-action handle helps prevent binding and is especially helpful when you're
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  • Why Does my 5th Wheel Trailer Strike the Cab on a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • The 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 came with three different bed options; 5-1/2' bed, 6-1/2' bed, and a 8' bed. In order to have sufficient turning clearance with your 5th wheel trailer you will need to choose a 5th wheel hitch and pin box specific to the bed size. If you have the 5-1/2' bed then you are going to want to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and Sidewinder pin box. To accommodate for the trucks 5-1/2' bed you will also need a sidewinder to allow for proper turning clearance. In order
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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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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch And Brackets For 2015 Ram 2500 Crew With 6.4 Liter Hemi And Short Bed
  • From my research I found the 2015 Ram Crew with a 6.4 liter Hemi has a total trailer towing capacity of 15,850 lbs. I found the Gross Vehicle Weight of the Artic Fox 29-5T is 15,700 lbs and the 32-5M is 16,500 lbs. You will certainly be pushing the limits of your truck with the 29-5T and would exceed the capacity of your truck with the 32-5M. With the short bed on your truck you will either need a sliding fifth wheel hitch or you will need a Sidewinder pin box on your trailer,
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  • Will a Curt A20 Slider Hitch Fit the Same Rails as a Reese 16k Stationary Hitch
  • Stationary fifth wheel hitches and slider hitches are both designed to fit the same industry standard fifth wheel rail kits. If you have a Reese 16k fifth wheel hitch installed in your truck bed now the Curt Slider Hitch part # C16541 would also fit those exact same rails without modification.
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  • Can the 2017 GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Cab Short Box Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer Properly?
  • Your 2017 GMC Canyon 4WD will not tow a 5th wheel trailer properly. Unfortunately the payload and towing capacity of your light duty truck will not allow for a 5th wheel trailer according to the manufacturer, so I can't recommend installing a 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 Slider # C16541 even though the universal rails like # C16100 might fit. We do not have a confirmed fit for the rails because they haven't been tested on your application due to the towing capacity of 7,000 lbs
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  • Recommended Slider Hitch for a 2015 Ram 3500 w/ a Short Bed
  • In order to fit a slider hitch into the hitch prep package of a 2013-2015 Ram 3500 you will first need to get the adapter kit part # RP30154. This will fit in the hitch prep pucks and will let you install a slider hitch designed to fit industry standard rails like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16541.
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  • Which Slider Hitch is Better the B and W Patriot Slider or the Curt A20 Hitch
  • B and W are widely considered to make the best designed fifth wheel hitches out there. They are made in the USA, very reliable, not known to wear out, easy to use, and the quietest option as well. I would go with the Patriot slider # BWRVK3270 over this one though. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Curt 20k Slider Hitch that Fits Ford Reese Elite Rail Kit Adapter part # RP30156
  • Yes, the Curt 20k slider hitch part # C16541 is a fit for the Reese Elite rail kit adapter part # RP30156 that you have installed in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-250 with the factory rail kit.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ram 2500 w/ a Short Bed
  • Due to the fact that the truck has the shorter bed, you'll want to go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch to provide enough clearance between the truck cab and the front of your fifth wheel. I recommend the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch, part # C16541 as well as the # RP50054-58 installation kit. The Q20 features a fully articulating hitch head and a two piece jaw mechanism that holds the king pin very tightly, which provides good ride quality. The slider mechanism will give you 12" of travel. For
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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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  • How to Determine 5th Wheel Hitch Fit on a 2006 Ford F-350 w/ Suspension Lift
  • I recommend going with the Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50082-58 and the Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16536. This has a height range of 15-1/4" - 18" so you need to make sure that it clears your bed rails and still allows you to tow your trailer level. You will need to a sliding 5th wheel hitch so that you have turning clearance for your short bed. Next you need to make sure that it has a height setting that will allow your trailer to tow level. The only way to ensure
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  • How Much Can a 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke Tow
  • The towing capacity of your 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke with the 6-3/4' bed will vary from 14,100-16,600 lbs depending on drive type, axle ratio, and gross combined weight rating. If you can provide me with this information I would be happy to provide you with an exact capacity. The axle ratio should be listed on a tag inside the glove box and the gross combined weight rating should be listed on a tag inside the driver door jamb but if not you can always call the dealer with your
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Replacement for Andersen Ultimate to Reduce Chucking
  • The biggest factor that is related to trailer bucking is the fifth wheel hitch used. If you wanted to reduce the chucking your best option will be to use a standard hitch that has a tight jaw system. Since you have a short bed truck you'll need a slider hitch. For that I'd recommend the Curt A20 # C16541 because it has a dual jaw that holds the king pin tightly and its slider will give you 12" of travel.
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  • Is Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for 2015 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  • On your 2015 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, a sliding fifth-wheel hitch will be needed so that you can make sharp turns and not have to worry about the trailer making contact with the cab. If your Ram does not have the factory rail kit/puck system in the bed, I recommend taking a look at the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # C16541. This is a really nice, sliding hitch that features a dual-latching jaw that will completely wrap around the trailer king pin for an excellent
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  • Recommended Slider 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2014 Ram 3500 w/ Short Bed and Hitch Prep Package
  • We have just what you need. The first thing you will want is the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # RP30154. This will install into the underbed hitch prep pucks to provide you with industry standard rails for a slider hitch to install into. For a slider hitch with 20k capacity I would recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch and Slider part # C16541. This unit has a forged self-latching jaw that wraps all the way around the king pin for maximum security
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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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  • Will Reese 5th Wheel Rails Mount to Other Brackets?
  • Reese above bed rails will work with the custom brackets or the universal brackets that attach to your truck frame. We recommend sticking with the same brand brackets and rails for the sake of compatibility, but we know customers have interchanged them without any known issues. When installing the above bed rails like # RP58058 if you have the rails but not the hardware you will need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Fifth Wheel Base Rails - 10 Bolt # RP58430. If you want custom brackets
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  • Replacement Base Rail Brackets For A Curt E-16 Hitch In A 2013 GMC Sierra
  • Since you're looking at base rail kits I'm assuming you're looking the brackets that mount the rails to the frame of your Sierra. If your have Curt rails ( # C16104 or # C16204) then you'll need part # C16400 for a 1500 or part # C16411 for a 2500/3500. If you have different rails I would need to know the exact model in order to find the appropriate brackets. If you're looking for something else then just take a picture of it and send me it and I'd be happy to look for a replacement.
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  • Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-250
  • Curt has a custom fit fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 2016 Ford F-250 with the part # C16424-204 which is compatible with your Hidden Hitch fifth wheel hitch but the kit you mentioned does not fit your truck.
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  • Will a 5th Wheel Trailer hitch Installation Kit Interfere with a B and W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
  • You will most likely need to remove the B and W hitch in order to install the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16418-204. The issue is that the two kits will use the same mounting locations so they would interfere with one another. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the 5th wheel kit for you to view and compare to your current setup. The other option is to use the Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 9480. This hitch will fit a
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  • Can 2001 GMC Sierra Short Bed Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • I looked up the towing capacity of your 2001 GMC Sierra and it would be capable of towing a fifth wheel trailer that weighs between 8,100 and 9,300 lbs without requiring upgrades beyond adding a fifth wheel rail kit so that you could install a hitch. I have to recommend you confirm this capacity with your owners manual or a GM dealer. For a fifth wheel rail kit a custom install kit like the part # C16418-204 would be the way to go as it would minimize install time and frame drilling.
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  • Does Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit # C16418-204 Work with Pro Series Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Yes, the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16418-204 that you referenced does work with the Pro Series fifth wheel hitch you referenced.
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  • Does The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 Include Rails and Hardware?
  • Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 will include the lower mounting brackets and in bed 5th wheel rails. You do also get all the hardware needed to bolt the mounting brackets to the frame as well as the rails to the mounting brackets. I have linked an installation video below for this installed on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD like yours.
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  • What Fifth Wheel Hitch Is Compatible With My Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit For My Chevy Truck
  • The Curt Customer Fifth Wheel installation Kit # C16418-204 is compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches. I recommend going with The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 pounds # C16566. This slider hitch will connect directly to your Curt rails. It has a 2-jaw locking system which provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact . The Curt slider hitch prevents the trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during
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  • Can the Curt A16 for an OEM Puck Package Be Used on Industry Standard Rails?
  • The Curt 16675 you're referring to is only going to work with select Ford F-250s, F-350s and F-450s with a 6-3/4' bed and the OEM puck system. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204 you're interested in are industry standard rails or ISR for short. While this is the most commonly used style of 5th wheel mounting rails, they are different from the OEM puck system and in turn will not be compatible with the Curt 16675 you mention. Instead, for these
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
  • There would've been a package that whoever was the original owner could've selected that gave them in bed rails to tow a 5th wheel. Seeing as though that's long gone, you're going to have to add them yourself with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. I also recommend adding the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug # 50-97-410 to the bed of your truck. This is going to make hooking and unhooking your 5th wheel so much easier and
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  • Slider Base Recommendation to Convert Curt E16 Hitch to a Slider
  • Sounds like you are looking for a slider base to fit the Curt E16 hitch that you have. For that you'd want the part # C16560 and you'd be set. You'd just need to remove the head off of your current hitch and bolt it to this slider base.
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  • Is Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # C16418-204 Compatible with Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Yes, your Reese fifth wheel hitch like the part # RP30047 will work with the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16418-204 that you referenced. This rail kit provides the industry standard rails which is what the Reese hitch is designed to fit. I attached an install video for this rail kit for you to check out as well.
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  • Is There an Under-Bed Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker for 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  • For your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD you'd just need a standard fifth wheel rail kit to attach your Demco Hijacker # C16418-204. Or if you wanted to have an under-bed setup you'd need the under bed rail kit part # RP30061 and the rail kit adapter part # RP30156.
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  • Does Installing a 5th Wheel Rail Kit on 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 Require Lowering the Gas Tank
  • From what I'm seeing in my research, the installation of the Curt # C16418-204 on a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 will require lowering the gas tank on the models that have the 35 gallon gas tank in order to allow you to tighten the bolts on the front of the bracket; I've seen some people say they've been able to squeeze smaller hands in there to tighten the bolts without lowering it, but it's a case by case basis. In this instance since all above bed rail kit brackets are going to attach
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  • Will Curt Fifth Wheel Kit, # C16418-204, Fit 2005 Chevy 2500 Long Bed With Tool Box And Fuel Tank
  • To know if the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16418-204, will fit your 2005 Chevy 2500 long bed with the toolbox and spare fuel tank installed, you will have to check to see if there will be interference where your toolbox and spare fuel tank is located on your truck bed and where the installation kit rails will be installed in your truck bed to your frame rails. The hitch center line on the Curt installation kit will sits 1-1/2 inches in front of the trucks axle center
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  • Industry Standard Rails for a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
  • I checked with Reese and I was able to find a set of industry standard rails that will fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. You will want the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP56015-53. This kit does not require drilling into the frame of your new truck. The kit comes with the base rails and hardware needed to install everything. The industry standard rails are compatible with your Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16
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  • Recommended Parts for 5th Wheel Towing with a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Short Bed
  • Thanks for reaching out! To tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed you'll need a base rail kit and the 5th wheel hitch itself. I also recommend picking up wiring like the Pollak # PK11893-11932 to install in the bed of your truck for easier access than at the bumper. For base rails I recommend the Curt Custom Install Kit # C16418-204 because the brackets line up with holes in the frame of your truck so you won't have to do any drilling into your frame which
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  • 5th Wheel Install Bracket/Rail Kit Recommended for Curt Q24 Hitch on 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • We sure do! Although there are several different bracket/rail kits that'll work for your truck that would be compatible with the Curt Q24 5th wheel hitch, I'd recommend the Curt custom 5th wheel hitch bracket/rail kit, part # C16411-204, as the hitch was load tested using a Curt bracket/rail kit. If you'd like to install a 7-way connector in the truck bed so you don't have to run the trailer connector harness up over the tailgate, you can install one using part # C56000. The C16418-204
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  • 5th Wheel Rail Kit and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD
  • Yes, the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16418-204 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Silverado. I attached an install video for this rail kit for you to check out as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle
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  • Compatibility of Reese Titan 5th Wheel Hitch with Pro Series Base Rails in 2006 GMC Sierra
  • Industry-standard 5th wheel base rails (ISRs) share compatibility with any brand or type of 5th wheel hitch that is designed for this mounting method. Base rails from your Pro Series set up will work fine with a Reese Titan, or a Curt, B&W or any other brand of 5th wheel hitch intended for installation in industry-standard above-bed base rails. Please refer to the linked photo. In your 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Series with 6-1/2-foot bed a custom-fit rail kit like # RP50064-58 will work
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