Will the Curt Fifth Wheel Kit Part # C16420-104 Fit a 2012 Ram 3500

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Does the C16420-104 5th wheel installation kit fit a 2012 Ram 3500 6 1/2 foot bed?

asked by: Donald

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Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16420-104 is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Ram 3500 with the 6-1/2' bed. I checked this Curt as well. The kit is a custom fit so no drilling in the frame rail will be required.

I have attached a sample install video for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The difference is the finish on the rails. The part #C16104 is a gloss finish whereas the part #C16204 is a matte black finish.

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram #C16420-104 would be compatible with the Reese 30046 5th wheel hitch. The Reese 30046 5th wheel hitch will use industry standard mounting points for installation and that is what the…

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Answer 3

If you have Curt above the bed 5th wheel rails like in kit #C16420-104 that you have referenced then the correct brackets for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed are #C16420. However, if you have rails from a different manufacturer, you have to match the…

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Answer 4

A universal 5th wheel base rail kit, such as the Curt #C16100, will fit a wide variety of pickups and so can be moved from the 2006 Ford F350 to your 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 with 8-foot bed. Universal base rail kits like this tend to take longer to…

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Answer 5

I went to the warehouse to take some measurements of the Curt #C16104 base rails and found that they are 43" long and roughly 5-5/8" wide. I have added a photo showing some of the dimensions of the mounting holes for you as well. Center to…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Hello Bill. 5th wheel hitch technology has come a long way in the last several years. If you are using an old hitch, it is definitely not uncommon to have issues like this. Most older hitches, and even some new lower-end hitches will chuck quite a…

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Answer 10

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 11

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 12

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Will the Curt Fifth Wheel Kit Part # C16420-104 Fit a 2012 Ram 3500

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