Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
Part Numbers: C16130,C16420-204
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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
part number: C16130
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- 2-Jaw locking system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
- 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple or tow
- Lock indicators visible from cab
- Unique spherical axial bearing allows easy pivoting of hitch head
- Smooth, 360-degree movement - not just front-to-back and side-to-side tilting
- Built-in cushioning absorbs road shock
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Short-throw, single-handle operation
- Self-aligning head pivots for simple hookup
- 3 Lube points with easy-to-access grease fittings
- 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for one person to remove hitch
- Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
- 4" Height adjustment
- Simple installation with base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
- Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
- Hitch height: 13" - 17"
- 10-Year limited warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder.
Secure, Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
Three-Point Indicator System
Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).
360-Degree Pivot
Curt's unique spherical axial bearing provides a durable pivot point that allows easy, 360-degree movement of the hitch head. This ball joint is designed for smooth, quiet operation with less clunking and chucking.
16130 Curt Q20 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
part number: C16420-204
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.
Features:
- Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
- Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- No drilling is required
- Installation time is cut in half when compared with universal bracket systems
- Kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
- Visible rails have carbide finish
- Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
- Assembled in USA
16420 and 16204 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - C16130
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish - C16420-204
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (686 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately. Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.by: Joe S06/22/2023
2012 Ram 3500
2012 ram 3500 mega cab short bed! Well from all the reviews I’ve read, and the video, I gathered about 5-6 hours to install by myself, which was very accurate, directions say 90 min instal, not! It was the 5-6 hour range, regardless it went in as the directions and video said! Take your time measure it out double check everything, the kit is great, follow directions and watch the video you can do it in your driveway!
by: Steven04/21/2024
Takes a bit longer than expected. Figure in a day for the above bed install kit. I'll post back after I make a 2000 mile trip with the 40' RV. Have a great day everyone!
by: Dave E02/22/2017
I bought a new trailer recently that weighs 16k and I just didn't feel secure using my Reese pro series 16k to Haul with. So I started looking at various hitches. I've had 3 other fifth wheel hitches in the past. All of them have been 15 and 16k models. What I never liked was the latching system. I've even had a trailer come out of the hitch due to a poor latching hook up. There wasn't an good way to lock the hitch. Some of it was my fault and some was a poor design. When I saw the Curt Q20 had a latch on the handle and also was color coded I was hooked. This hitch satisfied my want list. It arrived 4 days after I ordered it and like other comments I've read it was full of heavy duty staples. It was double packaged. There had to be over 50 staples. It was defiantly packaged securely. After dimantaling the packing I finally got to the hitch. There were a few scratches on the hitch from all the staples but a bit of black touch up paint took care of that. After all the hitch is going to be used and get scrached by me anyways. Four bolts and it was together. It fit perfictly it my existing rails. By the way it's heavier than my other hitches. I wound be apprehensive to pull my new trailer. If your looking for a great hitch at a great price you can't go wrong.
by: Richard P08/31/2016
Unlike other reviews...I will say that my packages all arrived in perfect condition. (Boxes were all intact). Assembling the Q20 is a breeze and by all appearances this hitch certainly seems to be more than adequate for my needs. I haven't had a chance to actually use it yet...but from what I can tell, I certainly don't expect any issues. I like the way the hitch latches and unlatches, and that you can add a lock to prevent someone from opening the jaws while you are parked somewhere. I think the only thing I'll add is a lock in place of one of the pins...just to make it difficult for someone to remove and steal the hitch.
by: Craig A.09/04/2017
I have just used the hitch on some very short pulls, nothing long yet. However, I can tell it is much quitter and does not seem to chuck as much as my old hitch. Appears to be very well built. Heavier than the old 15K hitch I had before. The only down I can find right now is that there is not a good place to hook up the emergency stop brake cable. I was able to rig up a connector that works just fine.
by: Jake04/29/2024
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup
I had to customize some of the brackets to make them work on my truck. As well as add some spacers under the front rail so when it was tightened it would remain flat. The kit is usable if you have the ability to make it work. But when I buy something like this I expect it to go on without messing with it.
by: Bob 04/29/2024
This product has worked perfect for me using with my 2012 Wildcat Sterling 5th wheel. Customer service is the best at etrailer.com. Just love doing business with them!
by: Sequel09/08/2014
2011 Dodge Ram Pickup
THE RAILS AND BRACKETS WERE JUST AS DESCRIBED AND CAME VERY QUICKLY AND REASONABLY PRICED. THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE VERY HELPFUL INCLUDING THE VIDEO ONLINE. INALL IT TOOK ME ABOUT 5 HOURS TO INSTALL WITH TAKING MY TIME TO DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING. IT FIT JUST AS IT SAYS AND FIT MY PICKUP PERFECTLY. GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT COMPANY
by: Richard03/16/2024
Arrived in the time identified, and all materials included. Box was damaged during shipping but packaged well enough that no damage occurred. Installed and got me out a jam caused by a height issue with original hitch installed by dealer causing the trailer to ride nose high. Leveled out and still maintaining the proper clearance between the bed and trailer.
by: Paul01/15/2022
Couldn't give it anymore stars after I took the hitch out of the box and it was all scratched up. Always good when you spend xxx on a hitch to receive it in that condition
by: Richard01/13/2018
Got my 5th wheel double boxed and in good shape. Took 2hrs to install outboard base rail kit. Everything finger tight. This Morning it took me 2hrs to drill the 4 center holes, I put 2 in the center on each rail, remove spare tire and torque everything down and replace spare tire.
The outboard base rail kit was a snap to install and I love the Curt Q20 with no floppy 5th wheel plate.
by: Garry12/30/2023
Is difficult to get the jaws to lock- sometimes have to manually push one jaw to get it to spring closed. Any idea why?
by: Rich F.06/03/2017
Great hitch. Used several times. Love the way it comes apart into two pieces for ease of carrying when taking it out and putting it back in. Locks the trailer in tight too. Gets my trailer to were I want to with no problems.
by: Michael05/27/2019
2011 Dodge Ram Pickup
This is a well put together package. The fact that you do not have to drill the frame makes things much easier. That said, it is still a lot of work and if you do not have all the tools needed and a lift you will be at this install for quiet some time.
The spare tire has to be removed and if there is a spare tire shield it will have to go as well. The inner fenders need to come out and at that point you will find it is easier if the tires and wheels are out of the way. It is a bit of work to get the right rear bracket in with the tail pipe in place. Also the spacers that go into the frame are also hard to get in place. Lastly, you will still have to drill holes in the bed.
With all this work required, I am very glad that I did not have to drill the frame also.
by: Glenn11/27/2017
I placed my order on Tuesday evening and it arrived early Friday. Very fast shipping!!! The hitch installed easily using etrailer custom rail kit. Hitch itself seems way to use. Can't wait to pickup new camper next week! Thank you etrailer for such awesome service!!!
by: Daniel 01/02/2024
Easy installation and I loved the fact everything you needed came in a package deal!
by: Gary 12/28/2023
fair price. Simple installation.
by: Craig -07/25/2023
This product was easy to assembly. Very clear instructions and it took less then an hour to install. I was impressed with the packaging. The cardboard box the rails came in had steel inserts in the corners to keep the rails from breaking through. The box also had 1/8" plywood in the top and bottom for rigidity. It fit perfectly in the puck system in my Silverado. By purchasing it from "Etrailer" and installing it myself, I saved $1,600 by not having the RV Dealership install one for me. Only tools I needed was a socket wrench and a torque wrench.
by: Randy C.11/23/2011
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
2005 Ram 2500 Quad Cab Short Bed. Xlnt kit, easy install. The installation instructions could have been better. I suggest watching the video on youtube and setting up the rails and hitch on the garage floor first. Take measurements between rail hole rows (row 2 to row 3 - 17 3/4") and add 3/4" for front bed support clearance - 18 1/2". Looking over a rear tire and measuring from the front bed support, My row 2 needed to be rear of center by 1/2". This puts my rear rail at 26 1/4 instead of 26 3/4" from the tailgate. Then everything lined up perfect. The fish wire provided really works great ( threads on to the bolt like a nut). My only problem was the spacer that gets fished with the carriage bolt was to wide for the large hole in my frame. I cut a 1/4" off the spacer and that was the only modification I made to this kit. Not all trucks are the same. XLNT kit, I was impressed !
Jerry C.
3/27/2014
This is a little confusing. Is the correct measurement 26 34 or 26 1/4 ??I installed a Curt rail kit a couple years ago. I do recall that if you use the instructiondimension...things line up better on a Dodge front rail if everything would have been about a 1/2 inch further rearward. Is there any way this can be clarified? I am starting on another install today. thanks.
by: Bill03/10/2018
Bought the Q20 Curt hitch to replace the 16,000# Curt hitch we used for our previous 5th wheel trailer. The new trailer is heavier, so I wanted to upgrade. I like the Curt products and wanted to continue with them. The dual locking jaws were the real selling point.
etrailer and Lisa D are a joy to work with. We had a problem with another product and Lisa handled it perfectly and professionally.
by: Robert 08/09/2023
Excellent customer service and great pricing from e-trailer. The Q20 is an extremely heavy duty and well made hitch.
by: David 11/07/2019
Arrived on time with everything as promised. I have purchased multiple times from etrailer with outstanding results every time
This 5th wheel hitch was just 4 bolts to put together. Easy - peasy
by: David09/07/2022
2012Ram2500
Fish wire was too short for long bed installation. Instructions did not address how to clear my brake lines on the left side front bracket. Overall the installation was not as easy as the video depicts. I am a professional mechanic for over 30 years.
by: Tom K10/17/2016
2007 Dodge Ram Pickup
So here I am 1 year later and 7000 + miles later having towed/hauled a 30' Keystone Cougar with the Curt E16K hitch and bed rails.
I installed the item and it was fairly easy with the help of a friend to help tighten bolts and nuts. On the rails I have the E16K Curt Hitch in a 2007 - 2500 Dodge Ram Cummins. I used to remove the Hitch after every trip. That lasted for the first 2-3 times. It is darn heavy to remove and put back in. So now I leave it installed in the truck and remove it when/if I need to haul something in the bed.
Hope this helps your decision and Happy Hauling :o)
by: Jim L.07/24/2016
I had a 16K Husky 5th wheel hitch for 12 years. It came with the RV purchase. We upgraded to a larger 5th wheel in 2015. I pulled it with the K16 but due to wear on the hitch I didn't feel comfortable.
I searched the internet and came upon etrailer.com. I began researching different hitches. I settled on Curt due to it's reviews.
I placed an order with etrailer and the next day I got an email with all of the shipping and tracking information.
I had the hitch in 5 days. I was very disappointed when it was delivered. The shipping box was very light duty and had been reinforced with pieces of cardboard damaged. There was also a lot of heavy duty staples holding it together.
I took photos upon delivery. After I opened the box I found the hitch was damaged. I immediately sent an email with photos of the box as received and the damage to the hitch.
I called customer service and talked to Gina and Janice and went over the details.
I was given instructions for returning the hitch and was emailed necessary papers to ship it back at no charge. I dropped it off at UPS the same day and received notification in 3 days that it was received.
I was also advised a new hitch would be sent out and I received it in 3 days.
At first I was very upset but after. That quickly changed after talking to the staff and receiving the new hitch within 5 days.
These type things sometimes happen. I give the staff at etrailer.com an applause for their quick handling of this issue.
I have since made another purchase. Give them a try.
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- I would be happy to help you. There are two big differences in options for towing a 5th wheel trailer with your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500. The first and easiest would be if you have the prep package. What that is is a from the factory option that puts four holes in the bed of your Silverado for mounting a 5th wheel hitch (See picture below). This is a factory option only and there is no way to add this with aftermarket parts.
With this system on your truck you have two options to install
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- To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item # BWRVK2505. These are made in the USA and fit both the 6-3/4' and 8' bed models.
The B&W item # BWRVK2505 rails are industry standard which means they are compatible with your Curt Q20 item # C16130 along with most 5th wheel hitches on the market. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in your Sierra's frame.
I have attached a couple
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- Yes, so long as you have the Reese Elite rails you can keep your Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16130 and use the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30868.
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- Your RBW 15,000 pound hitch should fit in the Reese rails unless they are installed improperly. When the hitch was installed on the F-550 it may have been tightened down with the gooseneck adapter installed and the rails are just out of position for your fifth-wheel hitch. If the hitch you have is not fitting by a small amount I would try to loosen the mounting bolts on the rails and then install the fifth-wheel hitch. After you have the hitch installed you can then re-tighten the mounting
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- The rails you have installed in the bed of your 2009 GMC Sierra are the industry standard style rails since you said they are 22 inches apart. That means that the Curt hitch part # C16130 is a confirmed fit and would work well.
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- The Curt A20 # C16140 and Curt Q20 # C16130 are very similar 5th wheel hitches with the A20 being the more recent and improved version. The major difference is the A20 has interlocking jaws to further secure your king pin as opposed to the Q20 jaw locking system that do not interlock. This interlocking design is intended to give you more king pin contact on all sides for less jarring and chucking.
The 360 degree head design that the Q series had didn't offer as much of a difference in
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What you can do is use an adapter to fit on the 5th wheel trailer to use with the gooseneck hitch. There are a couple of different options. If you have a Lippert
view full answer... - Differences Between Curt A20 and Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitches
- The A20, like # C16140 essentially an updated version of the # C16130 Q20. The A-series hitches feature an interlocking jaw that holds the king pin very tightly all the way around its circumference for a very smooth ride without all the clanging and banging that would be experienced with lower-quality hitches. The head unit of the A-series fully articulates using torsion inserts that allows the head to articulate but also suppress shock. The head is easily removed by taking out one pin,
view full answer... - Where Does Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Have it's Grease Fittings
- For the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130, Curt does recommend that "black graphite grease" be used for the jaw before initial use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts or hardware store and will probably just be labeled as "graphite grease."
You can use the grease fitting that is centered in the cast base plate to grease the lower bearing assembly. The fitting is visible while looking down through the jaws in their
view full answer... - Does Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Curt Q20
- Yes, the Curt Q20 hitch part # C16130 will fit the same industry standard fifth wheel rails that a Valley 7040 fifth wheel hitch will fit.
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- The actual position of the bed rails can vary according to which manufacturer's frame bracket you're using.
Since most folks tend to order the brackets from the same manufacturer as the hitch, I'll assume unless told differently that you're using the Curt # C16428 frame brackets with your Curt bed rails (you always want to ensure that the frame brackets and bed rails are from the same manufacturer so the capacity of the installation isn't compromised). The rails for this kit mount so
view full answer... - Curt 24K Fifth Wheel Hitch Grease
- We've checked with Curt and in addition to graphite grease, you can use the LubriMatic Mini Grease Gun w/ Multi-Purpose Grease # L30132 - the added bonus is that this mini-grease gun will fit in most tool boxes and hard to reach spaces.
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- Since both the Mor/Ryde pin box and the Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16130 are cushioned the two could work against each other and create a rougher ride. Going with the cushioned pin box or a cushioned hitch by itself will help to reduce chucking and vertical movement. The benefit of having a cushioned hitch though is that it is going to reduce chucking and vertical movement for any 5th wheel trailer you tow. If you change the pin box it only benefits the trailer it is installed
view full answer... - Are Carriage Bolts used In Center Of Rails For Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- I have attached a drawing from the installation instructions for the rail kit part # C16430-204 you can check out.
As you can see in the attached drawing I noted the carriage bolts and where they are located on the rails when installing. Please note the front rail uses 2 longer carriage bolts and the 8 shorter bolts are used in the other rail mounting locations.
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- The Curt Q5 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # C16130 will sit in Reese, Curt, Draw-Tite, and Hidden hitch rails. If you have rails made by any of these manufacturers, the Curt hitch should install without any problems.
view full answer... - Head Pivot Ability of the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130
- The Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16130, has a 360-degree pivoting head, not just front-to-back and side-to-side. The single pivot heads only allow the head to move front-to-back and the double pivot heads will allow front-to-back and side-to-side pivoting.
The Q20 uses a unique spherical axial bearing which allows the head to pivot a full 360 degrees. The head also has built-in cushioning to absorb road shock.
view full answer... - Correct Curt 5th Wheel Frame Brackets for 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup
- Yes, we do offer the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16420-204 (60 lbs) without rails as the Curt Custom, No-Drill Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16420 (25 lbs). If you meant just the hardware and no brackets then we offer this as the Replacement Hardware for Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit for Dodge Ram part # C16420-BK (3 lbs).
view full answer... - Is there Drilling to Install the Curt Custom Rail Kit in the Bed of a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- With a custom fifth wheel install kit like the Curt Custom Rail Kit # C16420-204 that you referenced there will be some drilling involved. But compared to a universal fifth wheel rail kit the drilling required is much less.
But yes, you will still need to drill through the bed to attach the above-the-bed rails to the frame brackets.
Check out the installation instructions I attached for this product also.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2012 Ram 2500 and an RBW Lil Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch
- The RBW Lil Rocker fifth wheel hitch will fit industry standard fifth wheel rails so I have a great solution for you.
I would recommend a custom install fifth wheel rail kit like the Curt part # C16420-204. This will install in about half the time as a universal kit and will minimize drilling. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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- Based on price and estimated installation time, I would recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204 you referenced over the comparable Reese installation kits. The Curt custom kit and Curt rails will fit with the Reese 5th wheel and there is a shorter estimated time of installation for the Curt custom kit on your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab with 6-foot bed.
The kit includes the brackets, rails, and installation hardware. I have provided a link to the installation
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- The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16420-204 will work great for your 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 and your Husky 5th wheel hitch if it is designed to fit industry standard rails.
I recommend using a custom kit like # C16420-204 that cuts the installation time in half because there is no drilling required. This kit includes the brackets, rails, and hardware needed.
We also offer the semi-custom installation kit, part # C16301-200. This kit does require drilling when installing,
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2012 Dodge 3500 Dually Megacab with 6 foot 4 inch Bed
- If your 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 dually has a 6 foot 4 inch bed, then the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204, will work on your truck, see instructions. This kit works with the Mega Cab trucks and on trucks that have overload springs.
I spoke with my contact at Curt Mfg. and if your truck has a 64 inch bed they do not recommend using any of their fifth-wheel installation kits in the 2012 Dodge trucks with beds shorter than 6 feet.
I checked with our other suppliers
view full answer... - Recommended Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Long Bed
- The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204 is not a fit for your truck it only fits 2014-present models. For your 2012 Ram 3500 dually long bed the similar system that is a confirmed fit is # C16420-204. This is a custom fit and I've attached a couple videos to assist.
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view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Bracket and Rails for 2004 Ram 3500 With 6-1/2' Bed
- We carry exactly what you are looking for, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram # C16420-204. This is a custom bracket kit that fits your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 with a 6-1/2' bed and will not require you to drill into your truck's frame. This part comes with the base rails as well.
I've added a link to a video review of this kit for you to check out.
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 with 6 Foot Bed
- For a 2012 Ram 3500, assuming the hitch you're wanting to use is compatible with industry standard bed rails, I'd recommend the Curt # C16420-204.
The bed rails included with with the kit use industry-standard hole spacing, and would be compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Reese, Demco, the B&W Patriot and Valley fifth wheel hitches.
For a short bed truck, we recommend using a sliding 5th wheel hitch to allow proper clearance between the rear of the cab and the front of the fifth wheel
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2010 Ram 2500 and Pro Series 15K 5th Wheel Hitch
- For your 2010 Ram 2500 and Pro Series 15K 5th wheel hitch you can use Curt custom installation kit # C16420-204. It fits both short and long bed versions of the 2010 Ram 2500. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation of this kit for you.
You might also be interested in adding a 7-Way trailer connector # C56000 in the bed of the truck. This will make connecting the trailer easier without the need of any sort of extension. I have linked a video on the wiring as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Rail Kit for 5th Wheel Hitch for 2012 Ram 3500 with 8 Foot Bed
- You can use the Curt # C16420-204 rail kit on your 2012 Ram 3500, which will give you a rail kit to install a 5th wheel hitch like the Curt # C16115. This is a custom installation kit, so minimal drilling if any will be required. This rail kit can be used for any 5th wheel hitch that installs in industry standard base rails.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Rail Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
- The RBW X16 hitch will fit industry standard fifth wheel rails so for your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 you would want the Curt Rails part # C16420-204 as they have been confirmed to fit your truck and are custom so you won't have to drill into the frame for installation.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Install Kit # C16420-204 for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
- According to Curt, their # C16420-204 fifth wheel install kit is compatible with your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed. The kit includes the frame brackets, truck bed mounting rails for the hitch, and all necessary hardware.
For your short bed truck, make sure you use a sliding hitch so that the front of the fifth wheel will not hit the rear of the truck cab during turns.
To see the installation instructions, click the provided link.
view full answer... - Recommended Base Rail Kit For A 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Hey Gary,
Pre-drilled could mean a lot of things so I wouldn't bank on having a puck system, especially with a 2012 as Ford didn't start installing them until 2011 so they weren't as popular at the time. If you don't have a puck system then you'll need the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVK2401. This kit is a custom fit as well and won't require drilling to install.
if you end up having a puck system you can get an adapter like part # C88KR
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Custom Installation Kit for 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
- We have several custom installation kits with rails that are confirmed fits for your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Series Pickup with overload springs. I have included a link to these custom rail kits at right.
A cost-effective option is the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204, which is a confirmed fit your vehicle. The rails in this kit will accept Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky hitches that fit above the bed rails.
I have included a link to the
view full answer... - Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Yes, you could use the Curt Custom Rail Kit # C16420-204 that you referenced as a rail kit for a fifth wheel hitch in the bed of your 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 with a 6 ft bed.
You will need to get a hitch with a slider to allow you to make 90 degree turns. When the slider is activated it will move the hitch 12 inches further back. I would recommend you get a Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R24 Slider # C16546 to go with the # C16420-204. This is a slider hitch that should provide you
view full answer... - Will Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Fit Reese Slider Hitch
- Yes, the Curt rails that come with the Fifth Wheel Rail kit part # C16420-204 are confirmed as a fit to work with Reese fifth wheel hitches like your Reese 18k slider. As long as your hitch isn't and Elite or Signature Series hitch like part # RP30144 which is designed to fit underbed pucks these rails would be all that you would need.
If you do have an Elite style Reese hitch you would instead need the rail kit part # RP30074.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2005 Dodge Ram
- For your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 the Curt rail kit part # C16420-204 that you referenced is a correct fit. This is a custom install rail kit which means it will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal kit so it's the way to go.
view full answer... - What 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Will Fit a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
- The Curt Custom Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets, # C16420-204, that you have referenced will fit your 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
You can also use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50140-58. I have incldued a link to the installation instructions for this kit as well. As long as the Valley hitch does not require the underbed mounting system, it will fit the Reese rails.
view full answer... - Is Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # C16420-204 Available without Rails
- Yes for just the bracket kit of the part # C16420-204 all you need is part # C16420 but it has to be used with Curt rails.
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