Expert Answers about Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for Installing Curt E16 Hitch in Bed of 1999 Chevy C1500
- Since Curt does not have a universal style fifth wheel rail kit for your 1999 Chevy C1500 you would want the part # RP30035 which is a universal kit that fits your truck and will work with the Curt E16 hitch part # C16115 that you interested. With these two items you'd be ready to tow a fifth wheel trailer.
view full answer... - Comparison of Fifth Wheel Rails Part # RP58058 and Rails in Install Kit Part # RP30035
- In short, yes they are the same. Part # RP58058 is just the rails. Part # RP30035 is the same rails and a universal bracket kit for trucks that do not have specific bracket kits.
The part you were looking at, part # RP50064-58, is the fifth wheel kit I would recommend for your 2009 GMC Sierra. The custom fit brackets in that kit will significantly reduce install time as they use as many factory drilled holes as possible to reduce the amount of drilling necessary for install.
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view full answer... - Comparing Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch With Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram 3500
- The Curt A16 # C16120 and Reese # RP30047 are both quality fifth wheel hitches that have a 16,000 lb capacity and dual jaw system but there are a couple of noticeable differences.
The Curt A16 has a fully articulating head while the Reese has a head which only pivots 4 ways. The A16 also has a handy indicator system which will let you know if the jaws on the hitch are ready to couple, uncouple or tow, which is a convenience feature the Reese hitch does not offer.
The Curt A16 # C16120...
view full answer... - Difference Between Inboard an Outboard Fifth Wheel Rail Installation Kits
- The difference between the Reese Installation Kit part # RP56007-53 and the Reese Installation Kit part # RP50064-58 is that the # RP56007-53 is an outboard installation kit that will install MUCH easier than the other rail kit, with the only sacrifice being larger fifth wheel rails in the bed of your truck.
The inboard kit part # RP50064-58 will install on the inboard side, which will be a bit harder to do. The advantage is that the rails are smaller.
view full answer... - Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails Compared to B&W for 1998 Dodge Ram Truck
- The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit, # C16200 & the B&W Installation Kit, # BWRVR3200 each serve the same purpose but are from different manufacturers. These are both ISR base rails and any hitch made in recent years by a major brand will be ISR except for those made specifically for the respective OEM puck systems. ISR is named so because they are the most popular pattern so are now referred to as the "industry standard." Industry standard rails are slotted...
view full answer... - Is There Strength Difference Between Universal and Custom Install Kits for Fifth Wheel Hitches?
- There will be no difference between the strength of a universal kit such as Reese offers, # RP30035, and a custom kit like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16418-204. Each product will work with your 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, with the difference being that the custom fit of Curt will significantly reduce the install time, which is an important consideration for those who choose to install the kit by themselves.
view full answer... - Difference Between 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ford F-250 8ft Bed with Factory Rail Kit and Without
- The difference between the two styles of trucks is the standard 8 ft bed is not equipped for a fifth wheel hitch where as the one with a factory rail kit is equipped with pucks in the bed of the truck for a fifth wheel hitch. Just mount a hitch like the Curt Q16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs, # C16520-16017, into the pucks in the bed of the truck and you are ready to tow.
For a truck that is not equipped with the puck system, you would then have the option of installing a...
view full answer... - Differences Between Firestone Ride Rite Air Helper Spring Kits # F2542 and # F2525
- According to my Firestone representative, the only difference between the # F2542 and the # F2525 is that the mounting brackets on the F2542 are a bit different to allow a B and W fifth wheel hitch or a fifth wheel hitch with the # RP30035 universal brackets to be installed. The Firestone # F2525 would not be compatible with frame brackets for a fifth wheel hitch.
view full answer... - Pros and Cons of 5th Wheel Hitch With a Slide Bar Jaw Versus a Dual Jaw Hitch
- The difference between a slide bar jaw and a dual jaw is how tightly the fifth wheel king pin is held. Both do a good job securing the king pin, preventing it from coming loose. The Dual Jaw will hold the king pin much more tightly, preventing the king pin from rattling around in the pin box.
Any movement of the king pin in the hitch jaws will be easily felt and heard in the truck cab. Every time the you brake or accelerate, if there's any movement in the hitch jaws-you're gonna feel...
view full answer... - Comparing Reese 5th Wheel Installation Kits for 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8-Foot Bed
- The two Reese custom-fit 5th Wheel base rail installation kits you referenced, parts # RP56001-53 and # RP50066-58, both fit your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8-Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit. The difference between them is that kit # RP56001-53 is an outboard kit with longer rails and brackets that install on the outsides of the frame rails, which means a slightly easier/shorter install and a slightly higher price. Installation videos for both kits are linked for you.
For a wiring...
view full answer... - Difference Between Fifth Wheel Installation Kits For 2013 Ford F-150 With 8 Foot Truck Bed
- There are a couple differences between the installation kits you mentioned for your 2013 F-150.
The # RP30035-426 kit is a semi-custom installation kit that requires drilling into the truck frame. This is a more labor intensive installation and it takes quite a while longer to install the base rails.
Installation of the # RP50081-58 kit is much easier and requires much less drilling as it uses the holes inthe truck frame to install the brackets.
The installation of the # RP56006-53...
view full answer... - Difference Between the Sport-Rite and the Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs for the 2003 Chevy Silverado
- Air-spring kits are vehicle-specific kits. Kit compatibility is based on your vehicle suspension, all kit types will not work on every vehicle.
The Ride-Rite, item # F2190 will provide additional support for existing suspension and have higher weight capacities. These kits are designed for vehicles with heavy duty suspensions like the 1500 HD series Chevrolet trucks.
The Sport-Rite will also provide additional support for the vehicle but not in the same capacity as the Ride-Rite system....
view full answer... - Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Custom Brackets for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.5 ft Bed
- The Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16616, that the local store recommended, is a kit that includes the hitch and the universal installation kit.
The Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, # 16516, that we recommend, is strictly the hitch by itself. You would then need to add the Custom Install Kit, # C16418-204. This is definitely the way to go if you want to avoid drilling and be able to use the existing holes in your Silverado's frame.
If you need a 7-pole connector for the bed...
view full answer... - Differences Between Signature and M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches on a 2011 Ford F-350
- The Select Plus series of 5th wheels will not work on your 2011 Ford F-350 if you have the factory installed 5th wheel prep package, but either the Signature Series, or the Elite Series will.
If you have a Signature Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, you will need to add Fifth Wheel Adapter Kit - Ford OEM Rails to Signature Series Fifth Wheel, # 58419 in order to fit the Signature Series hitch in the factory installed pucks on the 2011 Ford. I have included instructions linked below.
The...
view full answer... - Is There Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1313-5W, and the BWGNRK1313 Installation Kits
- There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1313 and part # BWGNRK1313-5W. The reason they are listed separately is because we want to make them easy to find for both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches. These are both capable of being used as a gooseneck hitch and also can be used with the Companion fifth wheel hitches.
With your 2007 Ram 2500 and an 8 ft bed I recommend going with the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, part # BWRVK3500....
view full answer... - Comparison of Reese and Pro Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- The Pro Series # PS30132 and the Reese # RP30047 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches are both very similar. They're actually both manufactured by the same parent company.
The obvious differences between the two are that the Pro Series is rated higher at 20,000 pounds and it comes with the industry standard rails and universal installation kit. The not-so obvious difference is that the Reese products are made with a heavier gauge steel than Pro Series. So for everyday use and longevity out of...
view full answer... - Hitch Comparison For 2011 Chevrolet Silveraldo Extended Cab With 6.5 bed, Duramax Diesel
- We do carry fifth-wheel hitches that are a fit for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab. The hitch you referenced is not one of the brands we carry so I am unable to give you the statistical differences or comparisons with the hitches we do carry.
I recommend a fifth-wheel system with underbed rails like the Reese Elite Series, part # RP30144. This hitch has a 4-way pivoting head, has a 16 to 18 inch height adjustment, and the slider travel for this hitch is 10 inches front to back....
view full answer... - Differences Between Reese and Curt Fifth Wheel Rails for a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
- For a set of fifth wheel rails confirmed to fit your 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD it's hard to beat the price of the Curt rails part # C16418-204 that you referenced. Curt says these will take 4 hours to install and the more expensive Reese part # RP50064-58 would take 4 hours to install. Realistically they both would take about the same time as they are pretty similar.
The easiest kit to install would be the Reese Outboard rails part # RP56007-53 which are the most expensive but they are...
view full answer... - Comparison Between Air Lift # AL59542 and # AL59501 for 2002 Ford F150 4WD
- According to our friends at Air Lift, the only difference between the two parts you mentioned, # AL59501 and AL59542 is that the # AL59542 uses an offset mounting bracket that will allow a fifth wheel hitch to be installed in the truck.
The bracket is the only difference between the two parts. If you do not currently have a fifth wheel hitch installed, you can use either part.
Both kits are manually inflated, but there are upgrade kits available that include on-board compressors like...
view full answer... - Which is Better Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ram 2500 Rail Kit A16 or E16
- For the OEM rail kit of your 2020 Ram 2500 long bed you are going to have a much nicer towing experience with the Curt A16 fifth wheel hitch part # C16520-16021 over the E16 # C16515-16021 because of the much nicer jaw design of the A-Series hitch. It provides 360 degrees of contact with the king pin of the trailer whereas the E16 only uses a slide bar to hold it in place which allows quite a bit more movement which translates into noise and "chucking" when towing.
The weight between the...
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