Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: C16120

Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
part number: C16427-204

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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ford F150 5.5 with Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  
• Since your 2022 Grand Design Reflection Series 280RS has a Lippert Turning Point pin box you can use a fixed hitch will weigh less than a slider hitch. So the lightest weight and easiest to use hitch would be the Demco Recon part # DM8550043 which weighs which is about 50 lbs lighter than most at 89 lbs.
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• What OEM Legs Are on My Used Q20 Curt Hitch?
  
• Thanks for the photo and dimensions. The legs appear to be a fit for OEM puck systems but the dimensions you gave don't line up with any manufacturer. Look for numbers on those legs and plug them into our search bar and you will find what vehicles they fit. For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 you would want the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # C16025.
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• How to Remove Curt Q16 Head from Center Section
  
• No need to worry, Typically it's harder to remove the head after use. I double checked the instructions that I've linked for your convenience, and they state it is only the lynch pin and large pivot pin that need to be removed to remove the head. They do recommend the head and legs be removed as one unit and say that if there is binding they recommend loosening the four 14mm leg mounting bolts to release them from the rails.
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• How Much Does The Curt A16 and 5th Wheel Rails Weigh For a 2022 Ford F-150?
  
• The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 weighs 116lbs. The Rail Kit # C38ZV which will fit your 2022 Ford F-150 is going to add an additional 69lbs which includes both the above and below bed mounting components.
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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Fit on 2019 Ram 1500 Short Bed With Factory Air Suspension
  
• There is one option for 5th wheel base rails that fit your 2019 Ram 1500 short bed with air suspension, so long as your truck does not have the Multi-Function tailgate. The correct fit for your truck is the following: - Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # RP56018-53 The Reese base rails # RP56018-53 will allow you to mount any standard 5th wheel hitch, including the Curt A16 # C16120 you mentioned. These are a no-drill install on your truck, which
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• Is it Possible to Adjust Jaws on Curt Q16 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• I spoke with my contact at Curt about your Curt Q16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # C16120, and he said a little play is to be expected in order for the pin to rotate freely. So the jaws should not fit too tightly around the king pin. The jaws are operated by springs. The first time you used your 5th wheel hitch the springs may have been a little stiff. By the second time you used the 5th wheel you likely loosened up the springs and the jaws, resulting in the play you noticed. Also if
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit for 2001 Chevy 2500HD
  
• For your 2001 Chevy 2500 HD, your towing capacity for a 5th wheel is based on the Gross Combined Weight Rating. Your truck will have a sticker in the driver's door frame that states the GVWR of your truck. For your 5th Wheel, I recommend beginning with the custom rail kit # C16418-204. This kit will give you custom brackets to allow you to mount the brackets to your frame with only the need to drill one hole in the frame on each side. The other holes are already in the frame that
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• Replacing Atwood Freedom Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• I have a replacement option but unfortunately we do not carry any replacement parts for Atwood fifth wheel hitches. Since Atwood hasn't produced that hitch in a while parts are pretty few and far between. If your hitch is currently not useable I recommend replacing the hitch with a newer option like the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120. If you can provide the Year/Make/Model of your vehicle and if you have above bed or below bed rails, I would be happy to recommend a new
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• Recommended Custom Bracket Kit, Base Rails and 5th Wheel Hitch for 2007 Ford F-250
  
• I do have a solution for you, but we do strongly advise not mixing brackets and rails from 2 different manufacturers. The reason for this is that they haven't been tested together, so compatibility and fit cannot be guaranteed and the capacity of the setup will be unknown. With that said I recommend using the Curt # C16448-204 base rail and bracket kit which will provide you with a set of industry standard base rails to mount a 5th wheel hitch in. These are a custom bracket kit so it'll
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• Replacement Inserts For Curt A15 5TH Wheel Hitch With Head Leaning To The Left
  
• It sounds like your Torsion Inserts # C62NR may be worn if the Head # C16520 on your Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 keeps leaning to the left. You can remove the large center pin and remove the top of the head to gain access to these and inspect them for wear.
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• Will Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit Reese Base Rails
  
• The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 fits B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails. This means the hitch will work with the above-bed Reese rails in your truck.
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• Recommended Grease And Grease Gun For A Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• Curt recommends using high-pressure wheel bearing grease on the zerk fittings for the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 so you can use the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease # L11390. The LubriMatic Professional Pistol Grease Gun # L30416 with its flexible hose would be a great option for getting into the tight spaces, like the zerk fittings on the jaws of the hitch.
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch That Works With The Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  
• There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 This 5th wheel stands out the most from the others because of its fast, 1-pin head removal, which will allow for one person to remove the hitch. Finally, since you're going to use this hitch with your Turning Point pin box, you're also going to
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• Is The Curt Q-16 Compatible With Lippert Rota-Flex Pin Boxes
  
• While the Curt Q-series of fifth wheel hitches are not compatible with the Rota-Flex line of pin boxes, the Curt A-Series line of pin boxes are compatible. The head of the hitch and the pin box actually work against each other so that's why you've been experiencing a lot of bouncing. I recommend switching over to Curt A-16 Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16120 to alleviate this issue.
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• Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch Coupling Issue Troubleshooting
  
• It sounds to me like the Curt A16 hitch # C16120 may need to be lubricated. You might also have a spring or some other internal component that is about to fail. Lubricate before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease is recommended for the jaw, pins and the lower bearing assembly jaw. High-pressure wheel bearing grease is preferred for the skid plate. NOTE: In severe cold temperatures a lighter grease, such as white lithium, may be substituted for
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• What Wedge Kit for B&W Hitch and Turning Point Pin Box
  
• The 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels, # SWW-06 is actually designed for use with the Reese Sidewinder pin boxes but we've had customers come back and say that it matches up with the Turning Point as well.
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• Differences Between Curt Q and A Series Fifth Wheel Hitches
  
• The A series of Curt 5th wheel trailer hitches, such as # C16120, is the newest version and is replacing the Q series. The A series jaws overlap whereas the Q series butt up against each other more than overlap. And the bearing and shaft that the head pivots on is different between the 2. They do look very similar, in fact the specs and design are identical like you said, but you can think of the A series as the new and improved version of the Q series. The Q20 features the 360-degree
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• What Clearance Is Needed When Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
  
• I have attached a drawing that shows how much clearance is needed when you are towing a fifth wheel trailer. You will want at least 5 or 6 inches between the overhang of the trailer and the bedrails. You also want to make sure your trailer is being towed level. You can make the adjustment by raising or lowering your hitch in the bed of your truck or bu raising or lowering your trailer pin box.
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• Will the Curt A16 Hitch Work With the Curt Turning Point Pin Box?
  
• Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Gloss Finish # C93WR and the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 will work with the Curt Turning Point Pin Box. The custom install kit # C93WR is going to work great with your 2016 F-150 short box and will minimize drilling by bolting directly to your vehicle's frame. Attached is an installation video for you to check out as well.
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• Comparing Curt A Series and Q Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  
• The A series of Curt 5th wheel trailer hitches, such as # C16120, is the newest version and is replacing the Q series. The A series jaws overlap whereas the Q series butt up against each other more than overlap. And the bearing and shaft that the head pivots on is different between the 2. They do look very similar, in fact the specs and design are identical like you said, but you can think of the A series as the new and improved version of the Q series.
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• Which Custom Fit Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fits 2014 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  
• The Curt rail kit that does fit your 2014 Ram 2500 short bed is the part # C16427-204 or just part # C16427 for the brackets alone. The # C16420 does not fit your truck.
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• Which Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fits 2025 Ram 2500
  
• Hey Antonio, yes the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16427-204 that you referenced does fit your 2025 Ram 2500 short bed. Do you have a fifth wheel hitch already?
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• Curt Custom-Fit Base Rails For A 2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman
  
• Hey George, The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204 would be a compatible fit for your 2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman with a 6.5' bed. If you plan on installing this yourself then I recommend following along with Conner's installation video below.
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• 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit For 2024 Ram 2500
  
• While we do have a fit for 5th wheel base rails for a 2024 Ram 2500, the B&W kit has not been verified to fit the '24 Ram. What you can use instead if you like is a kit from Curt, with the correct part number being the following: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 This is a nice option as it does not require any drilling into your Ram's frame, which is both great for your truck and a big time-saver.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Base Rails for a 2024 Ram 2500
  
• Congrats on the new truck! To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2024 Ram 2500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck item # C16427-204. These rails install with custom fit brackets that install in pre-drilled holes in your Ram's frame. This kit fits both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths. I have linked an installation video below to help you get these rails set up. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck
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• Torque Specs for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Trucks
  
• You will want to torque the fasteners in the following sequence for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck item # C16427-204: a) mounting rails to the frame brackets to 110 lb-ft. b) frame brackets to the truck frame to 96 lb-ft.
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• How To Mount Valley/Husky 7054 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2021 Ram 2500
  
• In order to mount the Valley/Husky 7054 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2021 Ram 2500 without in-bed prep package you'll need a kit such as the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204. I was able to install this kit and if you'd like to see that video, take a look below. If you do have the factory prep package then you'd need an adapter such as the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # RP30154. I'm not sure if you were looking to reuse some old above bed rails or not but we don't
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• How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer if 2016 Ram 2500 Has RamBox Kit in Bed
  
• I'm glad to hear that your RV has the Reese Revolution pin box because that's the only way you'll be able to tow a 5th wheel with the RamBox setup on your 2016 Ram 2500. Thankfully, we've dealt with this before so I know what exact parts you're needing: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16427-204 - B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 - 5th Airborne Custom Wedge # SWW-06 This gives you the rails, 5th wheel hitch, and the wedge needed to tow your trailer,
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• Recommended Base Rails and 5th Wheel Hitch Adjustment for 2020 Ram 2500 4WD
  
• For your 2020 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD the hitch you currently use on the highest setting can be used. The Curt E-16 # C16115 you referenced is adjustable from 17 inches tall down to 13-1/4 inches tall, so you will be able to drop it 2 inches on the leg adjustment. This likely will still have the bed rail clearance needed. It is recommended to have 6 inches between the top of the bed rail and the underside of your trailer (when level) for turning clearance and moving up and down hill. For
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• Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 2021 Ram 2500
  
• Curt has a custom install fifth wheel rail kit for your 2021 Ram 2500 with the part # C16427-204 which would allow you to use a slider hitch like the A20 # C16541 which has a round tube slider that operates smoothly and a jaw design that holds the king pin tightly for a quieter ride quality.
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• What Rails, Brackets, and Hardware do I Need for My 2020 Ram 4 Wheel Drive with Short Bed?
  
• Hello Dennis, The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204 is indeed the correct fit for your 2020 Ram 4WD with a short bed and without the OEM prep package. The kit includes the base rails, custom brackets, and all necessary hardware for installation. Looks like you were right on the money, just wanted to confirm it for peace of mind. I also attached an install video for reference to help with the process. By the way, what kind of 5th wheel
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• Does Rear Rail of Curt 5th Wheel Rail Kit for 2014 Ram 2500 Only Bolt Through Truck Bed
  
• I attached a picture that I took from the install instructions for the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16427-204 and that specific bolt does only attach to the truck bed. I also attached an install video for this as well. It seems odd, but this is how Curt designed the kit and tested it to determine it was safe.
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• Brackets and Hardware for Curt 5th Wheel Installation Kit C16427-204 on 2020 RAM 2500
  
• You are correct that the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204 fits your 2020 RAM 2500 without the 5th wheel prep package. This allows you to install a standard 5th wheel hitch, which you already seem to have. Since you already have the rails and just need the brackets and hardware, you can just go with this kit: Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit for Ram Truck # C16427. Keep in mind, if you didn't happen to have Curt branded rails then you'd
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• Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rails & Installation Kit That Fits 2020 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• We do have Curt custom 5th wheel base rails and installation kits that fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, but they are a bit different than the part number you mentioned. The two kits that fit have the same brackets, but you can choose from the gloss finish like the part number you asked about, or a carbide finish: - Gloss Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-104 - Carbide Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 Both
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 with RamBox and 6-Foot Bed
  
• A short bed truck by itself can pose a challenge for 5th wheel towing due to the limited front-to-back clearance between the truck cab and the trailer's overhang. When we add the Rambox feature we also add another complication: reduced side-to-side clearance. Hitch makers like Reese, Curt and B&W discourage use of 5th wheels in such trucks; that said, there are those that have satisfactorily installed 5th wheels anyway. The best solution for the turning clearance problem in such trucks
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• Which Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Fits 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  
• Curt has a custom fifth wheel kit that fits your 2016 Ram 2500 with the part # C16427-204. I attached an install video for the kit that fits your truck for you to check out as well.
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• Correct Curt 5th Wheel Brackets for a 2019 Ram 2500
  
• The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2019 Ram 2500 is part # C16427-204 which consist of the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails part # C16204 and the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit part # C16427. This option is a bolt-on fit, no drilling into the frame required. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 or part # C16541 is what I recommend because of the interlocking jaw system which reduces chucking/jarring.
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• Towing Capacity of 2015 Ram 2500 with 6.4 liter Hemi and 4.10 Gear Ratio
  
• I looked up the towing capacity of your 2015 Ram 2500 and based on the info you listed with exception of having an 8,000 lb rear axle I was able to determine that your overall towing capacity would be 15,590 lb. Everything I found your vehicle states that the rear axle was 6,000 lb capacity. Since vehicle towing capacities aren't hinged entirely on axle capacity I'd be shocked to see if the total trailer capacity would be different. The only place who can confirm that would be a Ram dealer
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• How To Use PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2021 Ram 2500
  
• There are multiple different PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch options. There are some that use a custom install kit, some that mount to OEM pucks, and some that use industry standard rails. If you have the one that uses industry standard rails (ISR) then you can use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204. I have attached an install video I did below. If you have the prep package then you can use the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # RP30154.
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• Dimensions to Use for Placing Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit in Bed of 2021 Ram 2500 64 Bed
  
• In the instructions for the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16427-204 you'd need to use the 6 foot bed dimensions. They just rounded down when they put that info in the instructions. So from the rear edge of the truck bed to the front of the front rail the dimension will be 54-1/4 inches for your short bed 2021 Ram 2500. You'd then use your hitch to place the rear rail so that it fits perfectly.
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