What Custom 5th Wheel Rails do I Need for My 2022 Ram 3500?

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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Gloss Finish Part Number: C16427-104 I searched for a Rail kit for my 2022 Ram 3500 dually and this came up but says it’s for a 2500. Will this fit my 3500?

asked by: Timothy P

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Hello Timothy,

Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Gloss Finish # C16427-104 is for a 2500. For your 2022 Ram 3500 you will want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Glossy Black # C16430-104.

What 5th wheel hitch are you pairing these rails with? Just get a new camper, or just getting a new truck set-up?

expert reply by: Kate F

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Kate F.

9/12/2025

Hey Timothy, did the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for your Ram 3500 work out for you? I'm asking because knowing your experience could help others with similar setups.

Timothy P.

9/12/2025

@KateF I was unable to install it myself. I had to hire a professional installer. Evidently the right rear bracket needed to be modified to fit around the exhaust hanger. Cost me several hundred dollars for the install that I hadn’t planned for. Also took a lot longer than it says in the installation instructions. Also something that could be added to the instructions is that when measuring for the placement of the rails take into consideration if you have a spray in bed liner and account for the thickness of that.

Kate F.

9/13/2025

@TimothyP Thanks for the feedback Timothy. I am going to reach out to Curt about this one, I do not like when products are not installing how listed. I am very sorry this did not go more smoothly for you.

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