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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package

Part Numbers: C16541,C16022

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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



Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package
part number: C16022

This adapter is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your Ram's factory, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package. The base then provides the attachment point for your Curt 5th-wheel slider or roller.

Features:

  • Custom base is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your Ram factory-installed, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package
  • Base works with Curt hitches with sliders (16516, C16521, C16536, C16541, or C16546 - sold separately)
    • Adapter provides an additional 1-1/2" of height compared to industry standard rails
  • Quarter-turn anchoring system for quick installation and removal
  • Durable carbide black powder coat finish


Specs:

  • Application: Ram trucks with factory-installed, underbed towing prep package
  • Capacity: 24,000 lbs
  • 10-Year warranty


16022 Curt OEM Fifth Wheel Roller Adapter for Dodge Ram Trucks with Factory Towing Prep Package




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Customer Reviews

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

Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package - C16022

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (564 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. This adapter is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your Ram's factory, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package. The base then provides the attachment point for your Curt 5th-wheel slider or roller.

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: Mac12/22/2016
2016 Ram 2500

Easiest item I have ever installed on my truck. 4 bolts to set it up then dropped the entire assembly into the Ramming bed puck system. Plan to haul our 5th wheel rv with this. The slider will help if we get into tight area at the rv park. Simly to use. Love it

Mac

12/22/2017

1 year and this hitch is still awesome



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: 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: Michael Klar07/05/2020

I love the way it sits and fits in my truck. The instructions and installation were very clear and easy to follow and assemble. And there is still room to have my tool box’s and a chain between the 5th wheel and my tailgate. My tank cover fits perfectly over the top and my support bars don’t touch the 5th wheel either.
I am very happy with this 5th wheel.It works just like all the descriptions said it would. It will make pulling our camper a breeze.
I would recommend this hitch very highly. And will be recommending all my friends to this company for all future hitches.



by: Keith05/23/2019
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup

I bought a 5th Wheel camper on May 13th. On the 14 I started shopping for a 5th Wheel Hitch. I landed on etrailer’s site. I found what I wanted in no time. When I went to check out it said I should have the unit it 3 days. Which would be Friday. I needed to pick up my Camper on Monday. I called because I wanted to be sure it would deliver on Friday. They assured me I would have it Friday. I placed my order at 11am and by 3 pm I had an email saying the Hitch had shipped. To my surprise it arrived on Thursday. I’m very mechanically inclined and it took me about 2 hours to put the Hitch in my 2017 Ram 2500 with the in bed puck system. I did have to remove my bed liner which I will put back in at a later date. The installation went pretty smooth. I found it helpful to watch the videos on the installation. I picked up my camper on Monday and drove 100 miles home. So far so good. It’s going on 600 mile journey over the Memorial Day Weekend. I was very impressed with the customer service when I called and the very quick free shipping. Great Job etrailer.



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: Carl S03/17/2017
2016 Dodge Ram Pickup

Great products, excellent price, speedy (3 day) delivery and easy step by step installation instructions for my sliding fifth wheel hitch for my 2016 Ram 2500 short bed truck w/ factory tow prep package. I would highly recommend any of these products as well as the excellent customer service at etrailer.com



by: Cliff B10/02/2019

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: 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: Randy L03/18/2018

Purchased and installed adapter rails for my Curt 5th wheel hitch. These adapter rails are rated for 24,000 lbs., and are "beefy". I could not be more pleased with the ease of installation and overall heavy duty construction of these adapter rails.



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: David01/18/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup

The adapter rails fit the RAM factory puck system perfectly. 2020 2500 tradesman crew cab 4x4
With fifth wheel prep package.

David

1/26/2023

Rails have been in use for about 2 years now and still do the job great. Finish has held up very well considering they spend most of the time out in the elements. Thats saying a lot with Michigan weather. To date, have pulled over 6000 miles with this setup. 11000 lb 35 ft Outback fifth wheel and 2020 ram 2500 tradesman 4x4 crew cab with 6.4



by: Joe 03/18/2024

Ease of assembling and worked with our hitch.



by: 2021 Ram 2500 OEM puck system09/01/2023

Easy install, did most myself but I needed my wife’s help with the plate mount. Took about an hour for install. Everything arrived in good condition, and all the hardware was accounted for.



by: Bryan11/30/2021

Exactly what I ordered and works perfect! Here is the A16 Curt attached in the photos. Easy and quick installation into the RAM puck system.



by: Randall P. 07/27/2017

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



by: Steven03/31/2023

I purchased a puck kit and 5th wheel. The puck kit, though not as easy to install as some made it out to be came out perfectly. The 5th wheel is a solid product and works as designed.
Shipping has a field day kicking the boxes down the road, but they could not damage the iron.



by: Mike02/25/2021

Looks great, Easy installation, Good quality.
I
had a problem with ups losing one part and etrailer sent out another one. All the staff that I spoke with was great.



by: Kenneth 05/18/2023

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



by: Richard08/03/2021
2020 Ram 2500

This slider solves all the problems with towing a fifth wheel with short bed pickups.


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  • Recommendation 2020 Ram 5th Wheel with Factory Puck System
  • I recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider option, Item # C16541. The A20 has a height ranging from 17-1/2" - 21-1/2" inches to provide a full 4" height adjustment with an interlocking 2-jaw system that provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. You will also need the adapter rails # C16022. This adapter is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your Ram's factory, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package.
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  • How To Level Your 5tth Wheel Trailer With Your Truck
  • The first thing you must do is make sure you have around 5"-6" of clearance between the bed rails on your truck to the bottom side of the trailer. This can be accomplished by either lowering the pin box or raising the 5th wheel hitch. Based on the provided measurements, this will cause your trailer to sit nose high therefore you will then need to adjust the rear of the trailer to sit level with the truck if possible. If you truck has a lift kit or oversized tires, you may be able to look
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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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  • Is There an Underbed Mounting Kit Available for 5th Wheel Hitch on 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Ft Bed
  • I have a solution for you, but unfortunately for the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the 6-1/2 foot long bed, there is not an underbed mounting kit available. For this reason you would need to use an above bed rail kit and 5th wheel hitch. I recommend using the Reese # C16541 and rail kit # RP84FR, which is a custom fit for your truck. The # C16541 gives you a bit extra fore/aft travel on the slider than some of the other available hitches for your truck with 12" of travel, and the dual hook
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  • Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Adapter for 2016 Ram 3500 with 5k Vertical Load Limit
  • I checked with Curt and the A20 hitch part # C16541 that you referenced does have a 5,000 lb vertical load limit like you said you needed. This would work well with the Rail adapter part # C16022 to install in the bed of your 2016 Ram 3500 short bed. This hitch does have a somewhat taller height adjustment, but without knowing the bed height of your truck and the height from the pin box mounting plate down the ground of your trailer when level it is hard to say if this would be the correct
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  • Fifth Wheel Slider Hitch that Breaks Down for Easier Removal/Install
  • The total weight of the Curt A20 hitch part # C16541 is 219 lbs. This hitch wasn't really designed for easy breaking down like you mentioned. The Patriot Slider part # BWRVK3270 on other had was designed for this type of quick break down. It weighs less at 220 lbs total. The head weighs 51 lbs and the base 169 lbs.
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  • Fifth Wheel Recommendation For 2004 Ford F-150 New Body Style With 6-1/2 Ft Bed
  • We have several fifth-wheel hitches that are designed to work with your 2004 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2 ft bed. I have attached a helpful article that has some information about fifth-wheel hitches you can check out. The fifth-wheel hitches we offer will not work if your f-150 is a Flareside or Stepside. The fifth-wheel hitch you select would depend on the gross towing weight and tongue weight you need. And some of the higher capacity hitches do have some enhanced features that make
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  • Replacing PullRite Fixed Hitch with Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch on 2014 Dodge Ram
  • We do not currently carry PullRite products but based on my research there isn't a sliding base available that can be added to their fixed hitches. For a sliding 5th wheel hitch to give you the needed cab clearance during sharp turns with your short bed Ram you will need to go with a completely new hitch. For a sliding hitch I highly recommend the Curt A20 # C16541 because of its interlocking 2-jaw system that provides a secure connection and a quiet ride, its fully articulating torsion
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  • Adapter Part Needed for Curt A20 Slider to Fit 2022 Ford F-350 with OEM Puck Package
  • Thanks for the photo! For your Ram you currently have the Curt A20 # C16541 with the Adapter Rails # C16022. To fit this on your 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty with the 8' bed and OEM package you can either use the Adapter Rails # C88KR or the Leg Kit # C16017. The adapter rails can be adapted for Ford, Chevy, and Ram OEM pucks but if you go with the OEM leg kit it'll make your 5th wheel hitch much lighter since you don't need the whole slider kit. I recommend going with the OEM leg kit
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  • Outboard Or Inboard 5th Wheel Installation Kit 2014 Ram 2500
  • An outboard 5th wheel installation kit will be much easier to install compared to an inboard 5th wheel installation kit. In most cases, the frame brackets used on an outboard kit will have mounting bolts that attach outside the frame rail. On inboard installation kits, the frame brackets have mounting bolts that will be on the inside of the frame rail. The longer base rails for the outboard kit are required because the mounting holes are outside the frame rail and not inside the frame rail
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  • Will Curt A20 Slider Hitch C16541 Fit Rails of Truck Where Reese Hitch was Installed
  • Yes, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541 will fit the rails of your truck that is currently being used to install a Reese hitch.
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  • Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed
  • There is a gooseneck and hitch set up that might work for your 2014 Ram 2500 short bed. You could install B&W Turnover Ball hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W and use Companion 5th wheel hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. This set up will only work if your Ram has rear coil spring suspension. The Curt gooseneck hitch # C60614 is not classified as a Double Lock Flip and Store so I cannot recommend using it with the X5 adapter # C16210. The Double Lock hitches have 2 holes in the ball shank to secure the ball.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch to Allow For Hooking and Unhooking on Uneven Ground
  • According to my tech contact at Curt, the Curt A20 # C16541 head will pivot up from 7-1/2 degrees up to a maximum of 10 degrees, which is the maximum available for a 5th wheel hitch. This hitch has a spherical axial bearing on the hitch head to allow for the maximum pivoting range on the hitch head and comes with the R20 slider base included. If you don't already have base rails on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 you'll want to use the Custom Rail Installation Kit # C16411-204.
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kit for 2017 Ford F-350 With 6-3/4 Foot Bed
  • Yes, you can absolutely get a 5th wheel base rail and installation kit that will work with the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R20 Slider # C16541 on your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty with a 6-3/4 foot bed. For your truck I highly recommend the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # BWRVK2402. This kit is the best for your '17 F-350 because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. This is not only great for your truck but also means the installation
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  • Fifth Wheel Installation Kit Recommendation for 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD w/ Short Box
  • I recommend going with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16418-204, for your 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD with a 6-1/2 ft bed. The brackets in this kit mount to existing holes in you truck's frame which minimizes drilling so installation time is cut in half compared to the universal system. This system is compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches which use industry standard rails. If you are in the market for a fifth wheel hitch,
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  • Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Placement In The Bed Of A 2013 Ford F-150
  • If you're talking about where to install the base rails for the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # C16541 you'll want to refer to the instructions included with your base rails. If you have the # C16441-204 rails that we recommend with the # C16541 for your vehicle then I have the instructions attached below for you and I've included a diagram (pictured below) from the instructions. You'll also need to determine the correct hitch head height to ensure
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Type and Installation Kit for 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • If the hitch from the 2017 Ram is intended for the factory puck system, such as the B&W # BWRVK3670, then it cannot be installed in a truck with standard 5th wheel base rails. Your 6-foot bed Ram 2500 needs to use a sliding-type 5th wheel hitch like Curt # C16541 in order to have the turning clearance required to avoid the trailer overhang contacting the truck cab. The easiest base rail installation in your 2006 Ram 2500 will be with a custom install kit that requires less drilling.
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  • Parts Needed To Use A 5th Wheel Trailer With A 2022 Ram 2500 MegaCab With Ram Boxes
  • A sliding 5th wheel like the Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16541 would be used typically on short bed trucks, due to the mounting placement of the hitch being closer to the cab of the truck. With the slider, the hitch will gain usually 12-14" of travel to move your trailer safely out of the way when making tight turns so you do not damage the vehicle. On the other hand, if you have a long bed, you'll use a fixed hitch like Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lb # C16115.
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  • How to Fit Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch to 2017 Ram 2500 Puck System
  • I have a few different options for you to use a Curt A16 5th wheel hitch with your 2017 Ram 2500 puck system, but the Adapter Rails # C16022 are only designed to work with Curt sliding 5th wheel hitches so it won't be compatible with the fixed A16 # C16120 you referenced. I'm not sure what you already have (the hitch or the adapter rails) so I'll list out the different combinations below. If you already have the adapter rails: - Adapter Rails # C16022 - Curt A16 Slider # C16521 If
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  • How To Determine The Correct 5th Wheel Hitch Height For A 2021 Ram 2500 And Grand Design 29R
  • To find the correct hitch height you will need to measure the height from the ground to the floor of your truck bed and the height from the ground to the king pin plate while the camper is level. The difference between these two measurements is what you'll need to set the height of your hitch to. You'll also want to ensure that the nose of your camper has at minimum 6" of clearance from the top of your truck's bedrails. For your 2021 Ram 2500 I recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer
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  • Do the Cross Supports Need to Be Used for the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitches W/ Slider
  • Hey Cory, the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # C16022 need to be used, according to the instructions. It also looks like the adapter rails # C16022 is The 16022 is only compatible with the C16550, # C16560, and # C16570 rollers, so it's actually not going to work with your Curt S20 Slider # C63DR.
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  • Recommended Slider Legs For Curt 24K Hitch To Be Compatible With Ram Factory Rail Kit
  • For your 2017 Ram 3500, I recommend you start with the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package # C16022. Then you will be able to use the Curt R24 Round Tube Slider for Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel # C16570 with your 24K hitch head. This combination will give you the ability to use your current hitch head with your short bed truck with factory rail kit. You may also want to consider adding a second 7-way to the bed of your truck using
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  • Are the Curt Adapter Rails for 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider Compatible with a Curt 16560 Slider
  • Yes, the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # C16022 is compatible with the Curt R16 Round Tube Slider # C16560 that your Q16 hitch head is on. I have included a picture from the instructions manual that shows that the 16560 is compatible with the adapter rails.
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Rides too High at the Front with a 2016 Ram 2500/3500 4x4
  • When using the Curt adapter # C16022 to use a regular 5th wheel hitch in the OEM prep package of the 2016 Ram the adapter will sit up about as high as regular rails, though perhaps up to an inch taller but I do have a possible solution for you. Since your hitch is already as low as it can go then the only other adjustment is on the 5th wheel trailer. You could raise the pin box on most 5th wheel trailers which will lower the front of the trailer. And another option is to raise the
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  • Fit of Curt C16022 With Q24 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The correct Curt model OEM puck base for your Curt # C16546 Q24 sliding 5th wheel hitch is the # C16022 you specified. The Reese # RP30154 and the Demco # DM6099 are also compatible with your Curt Q24 Slider. I've linked to some product videos that you might find informative.
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  • Recommended Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider in the Ram Factory Puck System
  • Yes, it will! To install your Curt A16 Slider item # C16521 in the factory puck system of your 2023 Ram 2500 you will need the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item # C16022. I attached a picture below to give you an idea of what this set up will look like once its installed. The picture has a Q24 in it but it's as close as I have. I have also linked an installation video below.
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  • Solution for Fifth Wheel that is to Tall When at its Shortest Setting for Level Trailer
  • The # C16022 does add a few inches to the height of a fifth wheel hitch. Typically you can raise the pin box of the trailer higher up into the trailer frame which will allow a taller fifth wheel hitch to fit. You do want to be sure you have at least 6 inches of clearance between the bedrails of the truck and the overhang of the trailer. It doesn't help that the Q24 is one of the tallest fifth wheel hitches on the market. For a shorter hitch that would work great the Reese Select Plus
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  • Weight of Curt C16022 Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package
  • Minus its shipping packaging, the # C16022 Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package weighs right at 75 lbs. If you click the provided link, you can see a demonstration video showing how the adapter installs.
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  • Can Slider Hitch Be Used with Sidewinder Pin Box
  • If you already have the Curt rail kit adapter part # C16022 for your 2017 Ram 2500 you most likely already have a slider hitch too. Which you can use a slider hitch with a Sidewinder pin box, but you have to keep it slid forward at all times. You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what pin box you have now in order to pick out the correct one. There should be a sticker
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  • Adapter Recommendation to Install ISR Pullrite Superglide Fifth Wheel Hitch in 2016 Ram 2500
  • If your Pullrite SuperGlide is designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails (it would be branded ISR), then I have a solution for you, but the part # C16022 would not be it since it only fit Curt hitches. Instead you would need the part # RP30154 which will fit the factory puck system of your 2016 Ram 2500 and will provide you with a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails. I attached a picture of a review a customer left for this adapter saying that it worked well with
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  • Which Curt Rail Kit Adapter Fits Curt Sliding Hitch and Rail Kit of 2015 Ram 2500
  • Yes the Curt rail adapter part # C16022 is compatible with the Curt slider hitch you have. The dimensions you mentioned are industry standard dimensions which is what this is designed to provide.
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  • Is Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Needed For 2021 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed & Puck System
  • Hi Nic, Generally yes, for a truck bed under 8 feet long like on your 2021 Ram 2500 you do need a sliding 5th wheel hitch. That said, there are 5th wheel trailers that have a tapered nose designed to allow the use of fixed 5th wheel hitches as they won't contact the cab on right turns, so if that's the type of trailer you have, then a sliding hitch isn't needed. With that in mind, the hitch I love for your 2021 Ram 2500 with the puck system is the Curt A20 due to its ease of use and
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Adapter to Fit Husky Hitch to 2020 Ram 2500 OEM Rail Kit
  • I have a solution for you but the # C16022 only works with Curt slider hitches. So for your Husky fifth wheel hitch you'd want the Reese adapter part # RP30154 which fits the OEM rail kit of your 2020 Ram 2500 and is compatible with your hitch.
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  • Adapter Options for Fitting Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch to 2014 Ram 3500 with OEM Rail Kit
  • Yes, if you had a Curt A25 hitch with a slider base the rail kit adapter part # C16022 that you referenced would fit and work well. This adapter is only designed to fit the Curt slider hitches so if you have a fixed Curt A25 hitch you'd instead want the adapter part # RP30154 which has the correct mounting tab spacing for fitting the fixed hitch.
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  • Can PullRite Base Rail Adapter Be Used with Curt Base Rail Adapter on 2019 Ram with Factory Pucks
  • The Curt Adapter Rails # C16022 that you referenced will drop into the factory pucks on your new 2019 Ram 2500 (congrats on the new truck!) to provide industry-standard rails. Your PullRite Base Rail Adapter is designed to attach to industry-standard rails, so technically it will fit, however I cannot recommend doing this. Using an adapter on top of an adapter just creates way too much movement, especially considering you would be using an automatic sliding hitch on top of it. This
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  • Will a Reese or Husky 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  • The Curt adapter rails # C16022 for Ram trucks with the factory prep package is only a fit for Curt 5th wheel trailer hitches and will not work with a Reese or Husky 5th wheel hitch. For a compatible Curt slider hitch a popular option is the A20 slider, # C16541. This hitch is rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight, has 12 inches of travel, and features a cushioned head for a smoother ride.
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  • Total Height Added by Use of Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter Rail C16022
  • The Curt Adapter Rail # C16022 for 5th wheel hitches will add 1-1/2-inches of height to your 5th wheel set-up as compared to standard base rails, according to my technical contact at Curt. This adapter is compatible with the Curt A20 hitch # C16541 that you referenced. If you need a 5th wheel wiring harness you can use # 50-97-410.
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  • How Many Inches Does the Curt Ram Rail Kit Fifth Wheel Adapter Add to Hitch Height
  • I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that the Ram Towing Prep kit part # C16022 will add an additional 2 inches to the height of your hitch. So the height adjustability of the Q16 part # C16521 is 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 inches so with adapter would be 19-1/2 inches to 23-1/2 inches.
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