5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails for 5-1/2 Foot Bed 2019 Toyota Tundra
Updated 08/04/2025 | Published 05/02/2022
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Will this work for a 2019 Toyota tundra SR5 CREW MAX 5.5 FT. BED?
asked by: Christopher
Expert Reply:
The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit, # C16116 can be made to fit in most any truck including a 2019 Toyota Tundra. However, your super-short truck bed will require use of a rotating pin box, such as the Reese Sidewinder or Revolution and you will still need to verify cab clearance for safety.
The formula for determining this is:
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from the fifth wheel jaw center to the truck cab
B = Offset used (slider clearance or Sidewinder offset)
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
A minimum of 4 inches of clearance is best. Please note the linked help articles that provide useful information. My recommendation for your 2019 Toyota Tundra with super-short bed is to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # DM8550040 mounted with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails, # DM8552020-71. This hitch slides automatically as you drive providing a full 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. This is specifically designed for use on 5-1/2' and 6' truck beds and will provide better turning clearance than many rotating pin boxes. And the entire slide feature is automatic.
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Steve
8/2/2025
Michael - is this receiver for new installations, too? The video made it seem like it's a replacement head for a system that's already installed. Thank you.