How to Install: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit on your 2016 Ram 1500 Video

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 does give you a 9 inch offset but when talking with their tech he said that to use with RamBox the red coupler needs to be turned 180 degrees so it sits…

The B and W Patriot hitch part #BWRVK3255 and the Curt A20 part #C16140 are both really excellent fifth wheel hitch that would work great for you. The both have really excellent jaw designs which provides a really tight and solid connection to the…

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

In regards to the Curt A16 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16521 with Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part #C88KR, the weight capacity is 16,000 lbs. Therefore, so long as the trailer does not exceed this you'll be fine. If you want…

Yes, the Curt E-Series like part #C16115 fit the same base rails as the Curt A-Series like part #C16140 so you can switch between the two without issue. The old base rails will stay attached to the truck bed and you'd simply just swap out the…

I attached a link to the install instructions for the Curt bracket kit part #C16306 that you referenced to this page.

Not to worry, this is a common issue and I will be happy to help you get it working again. The LED light that is showing an "L" on the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV is an indication that the unit has received a power surge.…

Unlike the 3/4 and 1-ton Ram trucks the 1500 does not have a separate towing capacity for 5th wheel or gooseneck towing. Based on your truck, 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 with 6 foot, 4 inch bed, 5.7 liter motor, and 3.21 rear end, and with standard…

The pin weight of a 5th wheel trailer will usually be around 20% of the trailer's gross trailer weight (GTW) rating. The only real way to find the loaded pin weight of your 5th wheel trailer would require access to a commercial scale used to…

Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch #C16444-204 will fit a 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn with or without the factory air suspension option, any bed length, and with or without the EcoDiesel motor. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…