5th Wheel Hitch Height Adjustment Range for Curt 5th Wheel Hitches 16516 and C16521
Question:
2008 ram 2500 quad cab with 2004 30ft cougar 5th wheel ,will this adjust to the proper height and be compatible with the pro serie 16k slider i had stolen.?
asked by: Barry
Expert Reply:
All of the Pro Series 16K slider 5th wheel hitches offered for you 2008 Ram 2500 Quad cab have a height adjustment range of 13 to 17-inches. Curt E16 series 16K sliding 5th wheel hitch # 16516 has a height adjustment range of 15 to 17-inches while their A16 Series hitch # C16521 that you asked about has a taller head unit that gives it a height range of 17-1/2 to 21-1/2-inches. The E16 Series hitch will be closer in height range to your original Pro Series slider.
If your hitched trailer was at or very close to level with the old hitch then # 16516 will be a suitable replacement. On the other hand if you found your trailer tended to be nose-down then the taller A16 hitch would be a better choice. Either will fit into your existing industry-standard base rails.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 15 - 17 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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