Will Curt Custom, No-Drill Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit, # C16420, Fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed

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will these brackets fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with a short bed? The rails are rbw, but my thinking is as long as it gets the bracket to the bottom of the bed the rails could be drilled in the appropriate spot to line up. Thanks for the info

asked by: Larry S

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt Custom, No-Drill Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit, # C16420, will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed. I have included a link to the installation details below. I do not recommend modifying the rails to fit the brackets as it could compromise the structural integrity of the steel and cause unwanted performance.

If you have an RBW 5th wheel trailer hitch, that has tabs that install in above bed fifth-wheel rails, it will fit in Curt rails. But many times RBW rails will not accept other brand 5th wheels because they lack the necessary slots for different size 5th wheel hitches. With that said, I do not recommend mixing manufacturers for rails and brackets as there could be any number of compatibility problems. It is best to acquire the same brand or in a kit.

I recommend using the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204, which contains both brackets and rails.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at B&W who confirmed that the slider rods on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3270 do need to be lubricated after they are clean. You will also want to lubricate the top surface of the…

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Answer 2

If you currently have a Reese fifth wheel hitch that fits industry standard rails I recommend taking a look at the Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter for B and W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches, #16310. This adapter was designed for use with the…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 6

Valley fifth wheel rails were designed to fit the same industry standard rail design as other hitch manufacturers like Reese, Curt, Husky (which is what used to be Valley) etc. 29 inches between side to side mounting holes is a normal length. The…

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Answer 7

Congrats on the new truck! To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2024 Ram 2500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck item #C16427-204. These rails install with custom fit brackets that install in pre-drilled holes in…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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Answer 9

In order to install a fifth wheel hitch in your 1996 Ford F-250, you will need a set of base rails like part #RP30035. The first rail will sit 32-1/2 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed. You will then use the fifth wheel itself to position the…

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Answer 10

A slider hitch isn't needed with an 8 foot bed truck, but it doesn't hurt anything to use one though. Only downside is that it's going to weigh more than a stationary hitch really.

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Answer 11

Yes, the Patriot B and W Hitch part #BWRVK3270 is designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails like what the Curt kit part #C16420-204 that you referenced provides. These two would fit and work very well together.

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Answer 12

The clearance issue you mentioned is basically unheard of. The 12 inches of sliding clearance that the B and W Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 provides is a very standard amount of clearance and does not have reputation of causing tailgate…

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