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Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch with this universal-fit kit. Includes base rails, hardware and universal, L-shaped brackets.
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Today we're going to take a look at the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails with the installation kit in a carbide black finish. These base rails will provide a solid mounting point for your 5th wheel hitch. The universal L-shape brackets here will fit nearly any application. They are semi-custom brackets that can be used to ease installation on certain vehicles. All the parts are protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish. They are inaudible 00:00:24 in a rust resistant liquid bonderite coating. Now, this part is compatible with most 5th wheel hitches, rollers and goose neck adapters by Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky.
Complete kit includes everything shown here, the two base rails themselves, the 4 L-shaped universal brackets, all the mounting hardware, and a nice set of detailed instructions on how to install everything. That should do it for the review on the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Base Rails with the installation kit in a carbide black finish.
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (177 Customer Reviews)
Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch with this universal-fit kit. Includes base rails, hardware and universal, L-shaped brackets.1998 Dodge 1500 4X4 with 6.5ft bed
Set the rails where I needed them and drilled trough the PU bed. Then bolted the frame mounts under the bed to hold in position for marking the holes that needed to be drilled through the frame rails.
Worked very well once I was able to get access to the frame rails by removing the fender flares and the inside plastic fenders. Used step drill to to drill through the frame rails after marking center by means of a large drill bit that fit the hole size needed.
Worked alone and I'm 72 so any younger whippersnapper should be able to accomplish the task.
Very easy install in my situation. I have a flat bed so measure, mark, drill, install bolts and nuts and torque. Only recommendation I would give is the brackets should have all been long not two long and two short. I wasn’t able too put 2 bolts in the short brackets.
Brooke M.
4/29/2024
I reached out to Curt about this just to see what is going on here. They said you actually need part # C99BR, which is a custom bracket kit for your truck.
Package was destroyed rails were thrown on top of box( I have pics) parts missing. The product doesn’t even fit my truck guess I need a special bracket now. Want it returned please
Katrina D.
8/13/2024
I am sorry about that. Let me get the return process started.
The parts arrived on time; the packaging had been torn apart and when I say TORN it was torn up. The package was put back together with packing tape, they must have used half a roll of tape on this thing. we opened the taped-up cardboard and checked to see if all the parts were there. we were missing one mounting bracket. I called customer service on a Sunday and had the best service I could ask for. This lady was very accommodating, she assured me that it would be taken care of, and it was. I received the bracket a couple days later as promised. I'm sure Etrailer boxed it up for shipping correctly, it was the freight company that handled it.
I am very happy with the service I got from Etrailer, especially the lady I spoke with, I was prepared for the run around. I'll be back!
Used this kit to mount a fifth wheel hitch in a 2023 Tacoma. Composite bed made this install challenging since the bed carries almost none of the load. It took a couple of weeks to lay out, then had to saw/grind away access points for the mounting hardware. I bolted instead of welding due to the proximity of cabling to where the mounts would need to be placed. But, it has performed as advertised; looking forward to many years of use.
Average. Excellent service at order, even better at problem resolution. Gross failure of common sense in shipping. Numerous reports of box failure/parts missing in prior reviews. Upon ordering I was assured this was fixed. Not! Anyone with half sense and one eye would know a thin, heavy, blade shaped object would tear out of the end of an unreinforced single ply cardboard box. This issue has been referenced repeatedly in "comments" and ignored. As stated, great interaction with order and problem fix people but an unnecessary delay.
Poorly packed only revived 1 tail and 1 bracket and the instructions the othe tail 3 brackets and install kit missing.
Wait he’d a week to get it planed to pu a trailer in 3 days now thanks to poor package I will not be able to pick up the trailer and will lose the $500 deposit I put down.
Brooke M.
10/19/2021
Thank you for letting us know. Our customer service team should be reaching out to you in the near future.
I did not receive my base rails and installation kit
Jenny N.
8/5/2022
We recently sent you a replacement bracket with rails kit and were wondering if you had any feedback about the product for other shoppers? We look forward to hearing from you.
Product and instructions were great. The packaging wasn’t excellent but everything made it. The finish on the rails was good and so was the hardware. Added this hitch to an 02 Silverado 1500 HD. Hope I didn’t void the warranty by welding on the frame
Worked as planned. Got exactly what I ordered. Quality of product id great.
Would of been 5 stars but had to do some custom modification to it on my 07.5 2500 dodge ram. As there is a set bolt on the frame so a small chunk of bracket had to be cut out for me to install it.
Peter
8/16/2023
Still holding up and working
I Think you all for the quick Delivery Top of The line Poduct And Workman Ship Go Team VERY GOOD THANK YOU. MARK
Thank y’all for getting the pieces to me that were lost in shipping so quickly!!
This product worked well for what I needed and the price I wanted, it is universal so afew extra parts came with it. But I am very satisfied. I installed afew extra bolts just for added Security, it got the job done.
Awesome product, heavy duty, fit perfect, only complaint is the fish wire broke on my 3 bolt of 8 !!
I could not use the mounting kit
It's worked great fit good would buy it again when needed
Works great
This product fit well. It is well constructed in heavy duty. My contact at E trailer. Rob was fantastic. The package was damaged by UPS in transit and one of the brackets was lost. He helped me identify which bracket I needed and correctly sent me the bracket that I needed in a prompt manner. His professionalism and courtesy was top notch
Received the heavy box delivered in a speedy manner. Put in truck as illustrated. Smooth installation of rails. Put the hitch mount on the rails but no pins to lock it to the rails. Buying the rail and hardware kit, I expected the kit to have included the 4 pins. Somewhat disappointed. I wanted to install and get on the road.
Victoria B.
11/15/2019
It is common for manufacturers to include 5th wheel rail pin and clips with the 5th wheel trailer hitch. If your hitch doesnt have the pin and clips anymore, they are available separately with part # C16902.
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Wouldn’t know if it works due to not receiving them. The bolts and brackets were not in the base rail kit. So can’t use it or the pins I ordered due to not being able to mount my hitch. Contact has disappeared. Will not be shopping with eTrailer again.
Jenny N.
12/1/2021
I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
Fit like a glove, good quality.
Fast service
Bailey was very helpful with my questions during the ordering process. The process was easy and delivery was right on time. Follow up customer service is a nice touch. Thank you, etrailer!
This is a quality product as are most of Curt's products. Installed easily if you have mechanical ability. Welded on left rear support to frame so that I didn't need to remove exhaust system on my 2006 Mega cab Dodge Ram pickup. I've pulled my 31 ft. fifth wheel all over the place including dirt roads in mountain country with no problems. I highly recommend this hitch mount.
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Richard S.
7/20/2024
The rails were removed because I ordered a new kit for my F550 Ford Flatbed instead. That kits works really well for my 45ft wedge car hauler but the rails are too far forward to be able to use it for a regular sized 5th wheel trailer. So Im going to install one of the rails from the Dodge PU behind the rails on the flatbed so I have the option of 2 positions, forward for gooseneck and aft for 5th wheel hitches. That will work great for dual purpose towing.