Will Curt A20 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit a Dodge Ram 3500 w/ CMI Rails

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I currently have a Husky 16K W slider hitch installed in my Ram. I want to upgrade the hitch to the Curt A20 slider. The rails in the bed are CMI with the 16426 brackets. Will this Curt hitch fit in those rails? Thanks You for your time to answer my question

asked by: John M

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Expert Reply:

The Curt A20 slider 5th wheel hitch # C16541 will fit in industry standard above the bed rails, the same as your Husky hitch, so I don't see a problem with compatibility. I have included a picture showing the spacing of industry standard rails where the hitch would attach that you can use to compare to your rails.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3270 that you referenced weighs 220 lbs total. It comes apart in a few sections though to make install and removal a bit easier. I attached a review video for more info on the hitch as well.

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Answer 2

The total weight of the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Item #C16541 Is roughly 220lbs, but the head can be separated from the base by removing the pin to make it easier to remove.

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Answer 3

There is no way to upgrade your RBW 5th wheel hitch. You will have to get a new hitch. I recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16541. This hitch is rated for 20,000lbs of trailer weight and 5,000lbs of tongue weight. It slides 12"…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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…

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Answer 7

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 8

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 9

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 10

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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