5th Wheel Rail Kit For 2023 Ram 2500 Short Bed And Curt Slider Hitch
Updated 01/28/2026 | Published 01/23/2026
Question:
I have either a curt a20/s20 or 25 I have to verify when I get out to my truck again that was installed into a puck system for a 2022 GMC 3500 short bed and I am wanting to move that sliding hitch unit to my new truck which is a ram 2500 short bed no pick system. From what I can gather, my existing sliding hitch will “ into” a new rail set that I will install in the bed of my truck using an installation kit. I’m a bit confused due to the number of results I get for rails and install kits though when I put my truck type into the system to show what fits. First, can you confirm my understanding of how these parts go together.. I.e., my existing hitch with fit into any curt rail kit I don’t need to replace the whole hitch going from puck system to not. Then can you confirm the pn of the rail kit that I need as well as the install kit? And will those parts work for s20 and 25 or will they change based on that? Thank you.
asked by: Cody M
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Expert Reply:
Hey Cody, thanks for reaching out. I can definitely help with this. You are already on the right track. It is possible to transfer the Curt hitch in your picture over to your new 2023 Ram 1500. Your Curt hitch is actually sitting on top of a rail adapter like part # C88KR, meaning the hitch is made to fit the industry standard 5th wheel rails. All of the rail kits you see use the same standard rails; we just need to get you a rail and install kit specific to your new truck. For your 2023 Ram, here is what I recommend:
- Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204
This comes with the rails, installation kit and all hardware. Once they are installed, your 5th wheel hitch will drop down right onto the rails, similar to the way it drops onto the rail adapter in your picture. That rail adapter has the same slot spacing as industry standard 5th wheel rails. Also, the rails will work with any 5th wheel hitch made for industry standard rails. Doesn't matter if its the A20 or S20 or 25 or even a different brand. They all fit the same rails.
What kind of 5th wheel are you going to be hauling?
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Cody M.
1/23/2026
You’re awesome. That’s what I’d come to after my research today too. Was those two part numbers so thank you for that. We pull a 2021 grand design momentum 350 G and have been pulling with a 3500 GMC but the gas version 6.6 and finally upgraded to a diesel which is what we’re moving the hitch to.