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• How To Install a Curt A25 5TH Wheel Hitch In a 2024 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep/Puck System
  You have a couple options for installing the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 in the bed of your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory in bed hitch system. First we have the Adapter Rails # C29BR which fit into the pucks and give you the ISR mounting points. Do note this will raise the hitch 2" so you will likely need to lower the height of the hitch. The next option is replacing your ISR Base # C16907 with the Ram Base # C16021 so you can install the hitch directly into the factory...
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• Is the Puck System for Ram the Same as GM
  The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is actually one of my favorites on the market. The part # C16046 is for Ram, the part # C16066 is for GM, and the part # C16036 is for Ford. If you take a close look at the mounting feet you will see the distance between them is different for each...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ram 3500 With Factory Prep Package
  I highly recommend part # C16046 for your 2016 Ram 3500 with the 6 1/2 foot bed. This hitch is designed for an 8 foot bed but your trailer already has a rotating pin box so this fix mounted fifth wheel hitch works for you. This hitch will also drop into your factory puck system so the installation is super easy and your air system isn't an issue either.
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• Is Ram M25 5th Wheel Hitch the Same as Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch
  Close, the Ram M25 is the same as the Curt Q25 hitch. If that's the style you're wanting then we have the Q25 in 2 different configurations depending on the bed length of your 2018 Ram 3500: 6-1/2' Bed Curt Q25 Slider - # C16566 Adapter Rails - # C29BR 8' Bed Curt Q25 Fixed - # C16049 We recommend using the slider over the fixed for the short beds so that you know you have enough clearance between your truck cab and your trailer during tight turning situations. Attached are some videos...
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• How Can I Swap My Curt A25 From My Chevy 2500 OEM Prep to My 2024 Ram 2500 With OEM Prep?
  Hello Cory, If only the truck manufacturers would use the same OEM Prep Package layout, you would not be in this predicament. You’ve got a couple of ways to install the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch # C16180 in your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory OEM Prep Package. You and your wife look like such lovely people, so it pains me to say that is indeed going to cost you a pretty penny..... One option is to use the Adapter Rails # C29BR, which drop right into the factory pucks and give you standard...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 with Factory 5th Wheel Prep Kit
  You actually will not need a sliding hitch with a Reese Revolution pin box, since these pin boxes allow for tight turns without interference. A fixed hitch would be ideal, but if you decide to use a sliding hitch, the hitch must be kept in the tow position at all times (never the turning position). Using the Revolution with a sliding hitch in the turning position can cause clearance issues with your tailgate. I recommend going with the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2018 Ram 2500 Shortbed to use with a 5th Airborne Sidewinder Pin Box
  It's not recommended to use a slider hitch with the 5th Airborne Sidewinder, part # RP61422, and they can get a little annoying to operate, which is why the 5th Airborne is such a great pin box upgrade. I recommend using the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # C16046. This hitch drops directly into the underbed rails in the factory towing prep package. With a Gross Towing Weight of 25,000 pounds and a 6,250 pound vertical load limit, you'll be able to handle a lot of different trailers...
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• Replacement Curt Legs For GM Factory Pucks
  Depends on what you mean, Felix. If you are wanting something like what you got for your Ram back in February, you will want the CURT Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C88KR. If you mean you want to adapt just your Curt head with legs that will fit your new truck's pucks, you can use CURT OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # CU53FR. This will work with Curt A16, A20, A25, E16, Q20, Q24, and Q25 heads,...
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• Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2024 Ram 3500 W/ OEM Pucks
  Hey Khachatur, since you were looking at the no longer available Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package C16049, I'll assume you're just looking for another one that is available. If this is the case, then I recommend going with the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046. This is virtually the same as the Curt Q25, has the same 25k rating, and will drop right into the OEM Ram pucks. What kind of trailer are hauling? Any cool trips planned...
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• What Kind Of Maintenance does the Curt A24 Require?
  Hello Jim, thanks for reaching out. The Curt A24 requires lubrication of the skid plate, center pivot point, locking pawl, jaw pivot points, and linkage pivot points. I have attached the complete maintenance schedule below for your reference.
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• How To Gain Fifth Wheel Turning Clearance On My 2016 Ram 2500
  I do have a few potential solutions for you, but we do not recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Offset Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 with a Gen-Y offset ball # GY83XR. This Gen-Y offset gooseneck ball should not be used with any kind of adapter. If you need 12" of clearance, a slider hitch like the B&W companion # BWRVK3670 will give you 12" of fore/aft travel. B&W makes an extremely well built hitch. The downside is they are quite heavy, just shy of 300 lbs. Another option is to replace your...
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• Difference Between Curt A25 and Q25 Fifth wheel Hitches
  That's a really good question, they do look very similar. I recommend the A25 # C16046 for your 2019 Ram 3500 with an 8ft bed and factory puck system. The A25 has a 2 piece jaw that overlaps slightly, where the Q25 butts up against the other. This provides a more solid connection to the king pin resulting in a secure quiet ride. The head is also slightly different on the A25 than the Q25. Curt strengthened the A25 heads so that they can be used with rotating pin boxes, unlike the Q25....
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• Comparing Reese M5, Curt A25 and B and W Companion Hitch for 2019 Ram 3500 with OEM Rail Kit
  The two best options from what you mentioned are the Reese M5 part # RP30918 and the Companion # BWRVK3600. If you wanted to go with a Curt the A25 part # C16046 would be the better option as this essentially is the updated version of the Q series with a much better jaw design for a smoother ride quality. Now that said I have a friend of mine who went with the M5 after having used the Companion hitch for years and he said that overall the ride quality was smoother and the hitch was easier...
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• Roto-Flex Pin Box Compatibility With Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046 will work well with the Roto-Flex pin box. The combination will be a good match for you and this hitch with the specific connection to the factory prep package pucks will make installation easy.
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• B&W Companion or Curt A25 Which is Lighter and Easier to Remove from the Ram Puck System?
  You are correct the B&W Companion does weigh more then the Curt A25 at 42 lbs. Here are the break downs below of the individual weights. I recommend the B&W Companion over the Curt for reliability and it is made in America. I have linked a solution below that will help you offset the additional weight. The B&W also detaches with pins over the Curt which requires you to unscrew bolts. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3600 weighs 226 lbs. The...
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• Comparing the Curt A25 and B&W Companion for a 2018 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 is a great 5th wheel hitch but I believe it pales in comparison to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part # BWRVK3600. There are a few reason I feel this way. The first is that the A25 actually only has a 24,000 lb weight capacity whereas the Companion has a 25,000 lb weight capacity. This may not be as big of a selling point to some but if you will be nearing the weight capacity of the hitch then it will be best to have the added...
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• Differences Between the Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16049 are both a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 3500. The Curt A25 hitch is the newer version of the Curt Q25 hitch which features a stronger head unit made of a more durable material in addition to an easier removal process. The Q25 requires two pins to be pulled in order to remove the head from the legs whereas the A25 only requires one pin to be removed to separate the head from the legs....
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• Quietest/Smoothest Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Ram 3500 with OEM Rail Kit
  For your 2021 Ram 3500 with the OEM rail kit the high capacity fifth wheel hitch I recommend is the Reese M5 part # RP37FR that has the 27k capacity. I have a buddy who went from the Companion hitch to this and he said this hitch was much smoother and easier to use. Keep in mind the Companion for a long time was considered to be the quietest hitch out there so if the M5 beats the Companion it would be the ultimate hitch solution for you.
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• Differences Between the Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2021 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16046 and the Q25, # C16049 are confirmed to fit your 2021 Ram 3500. The Curt A25 hitch is a newer version from Curt featuring a stronger head unit made of a more durable material and in addition has an easier removal process. The Q25 requires two pins to be pulled in order to remove the head from the legs whereas the A25 only requires one pin to be removed to separate the head from the legs. The legs for both units are the same. My recommendation...
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• Difference Between Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for 2018 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 # C16046 and Q25 # C16049 are both excellent 5th wheel hitches however there are a few upgrades on the newer Curt A25 # C16049 that make it the superior hitch and my personal recommendation. The primary difference between the two models is with the head. The Curt A25 features a stronger head unit with better materials that's going to hold up better over time. The jaws have also been upgraded to provide a more secure connection with the trailer and allow for a smoother ride....
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• Using a Curt A25 with Lippert Turning Point Pin Box and Short Bed Truck
  Your 2018 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg and a Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package, # C16046 will work just fine on 5th wheel RV installed with Lippert Turning Point Pin Box. The extended pivot point on the Turning Point eliminates the need for a sliding hitch that would otherwise be needed on short bed trucks like yours to provide cab clearance during sharp turns.
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• Does Fixed Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Puck System of 2020 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  The puck system has the same spacing in the short bed and the long bed of your 2020 Ram 2500 with the factory prep package, so your short bed is perfectly compatible with the fixed Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046. The A25 is an outstanding hitch that is easy to use and has an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps completely around your king pin. This will give you a much more comfortable towing experience than hitches that have a lesser jaw system...
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• Differences Between Curt Q, A and E Series 5th Wheel Hitch Offerings
  The differences between the Curt Q, A and E series hitches come down to the quality of the jaw system and damping offered by the hitch head. • The Q24 that you'd looked at, part # C16545-16021 features a standard 2 piece jaw that does a good job of holding the king pin tightly for minimal movement of the king pin in the hitch jaws. The spherical axial bearing provides some cushioning and allows the hitch head to tilt in a 360º diameter. This hitch isn't compatible with rotating...
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• How to Determine Correct Height Setting for Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch
  To determine what height setting you need to have your Curt A25 # C16046 set at for towing with your 2020 Ram Dually you'll want to take a few measurements. First measure from the ground to the floor of the bed of your truck, and then from the ground to your king pin. The A25 has height settings that can be adjusted between 14"-18" so you'll then want to set your A25 height to best match the difference between those 2 measurements. Attached is a photo showing where you'll want to measure...
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