Parts Needed To Mount Curt Q5 5th Wheel Hitch On 1996 Ram 3500
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/18/2025
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Someone gave me a curt Q5 -16125 5th wheel hitch and I dont have a base to mount it to my 1996 ram 3500. Do you have one?
asked by: Charles H
Expert Reply:
Hello Charles, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Q5 16125 attaches to industry standard 5th wheel rails. We do offer a rail kit that will fit your 1996 Ram 3500. For that you can use the following:
- Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish # C16430-204
This will fit as long as your truck does not have the OEM puck system. If you do have the puck system, you will need to use the # C29BR rail adapter instead.
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Jesse M.
10/27/2025
Hey Charles, how did things go getting the Curt Q5 mounted on your Ram 3500 with that rail kit? Your update could make it easier for the next person setting up the same hitch.