Will Curt A25 Head Fit Curt E16 Base

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I currently have a CURT 16684 E16 5th Wheel Slider Hitch, 16,000 lbs. can I just switch the head to a CURT 16580 A25 5th Wheel Hitch Head Only?

asked by: Mike P

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Hey Mike! The Curt heads are interchangeable so you will be able to swap out the E16 head with the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580.

What kind of 5th wheel are you towing?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Mike P.

2/9/2026

35’ Forest river GVWR 14252 lbs.

Robin H.

2/9/2026

@MikeP thanks for the info. With a GVWR of 14,252 lbs, your Forest River is well within the capacity of the Curt A25 head, and it will work just fine on your existing E16 slider base.

Answer 1

You have a couple options for installing the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16180 in the bed of your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory in bed hitch system. First we have the Adapter Rails #C29BR which fit into the pucks and give you the ISR mounting…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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