Do Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kits Have Weight Capacities

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What is the max capacity of product # c16200 curt bed rails

asked by: Jeff H

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Our fifth wheel rails like the Curt kit part # C16200 don't have a specific weight capacity. Curt states that these will be rated for any hitch that can fit them.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty SRW is 2WD then I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL88395. This hybrid spring system combines the adjustability of air springs with the reliability of jounce-style springs to help…

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Answer 2

Hello CJ, thanks for reaching out. Based on the towing capacity chart I found online, the bumper pull capacity of a 2011 Ford F350 6.7L SRW Crew Cab is 14,000 lbs. The Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #C99NR has a 10K capacity when used with the 2"…

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If your 2015 Ford F-350 SRW with the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit #C16424-204 is 4 wheel drive the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs #AL88396 is the kit I recommend. Since the maximum payload on your truck is below 5,000lbs it…

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With your 2012 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4 you are most likely towing some big loads. My recommendation is to use the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57596 for the greatest load leveling support or the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000…

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Air springs do not increase the towing capacity of the vehicle, but simply help support the suspension to get it back to factory ride height. As for the ability to tow a triple axle trailer, you can find your truck's towing capacity in the…

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Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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We have had Cequent the maker of Reese 5th wheel rails, #RP30035, in to train us. They state that their rails are stong enough for the truck's capacity is a way of helping people stay within the limits of their vehicle. We have had trucks that…

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Answer 8

The rails do not have a rating. Basically, Reese states they are rated for whatever the towing capacity of the truck is. That is partially why the same rails are recommend for everything from a 15K hitch up to a 24K hitch. They are more than strong…

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Fifth wheel rails have basically have the same weight rating as the fifth wheel hitch that is installed in them. They are supported by the frame of the truck more than anything. The bed of the truck helps, but truck beds are typically a very thin…

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You should have 22" from center to center of the rails (pictured below) in your kit #C16200. I typically get the first rail installed and then drop the hitch I plan on using into the first rail and use it to help set the second rail in place and…

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Answer 11

There are 2 different L brackets in the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish #C16200. One has 3 holes and the other has 4 holes. The mounting holes are consistent in location on both. They are 3/4 inches…

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Answer 12

The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit, #C16200 requires drilling to install on your 2007 2500 Ram. Beginning of page 13 for installation instructions for Dodge Ram 2500 03-12 (without overload brackets).

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