Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Compatibility with 2005 Ram 2500 and 11,200 lb 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
Curt E16 5th wheel hitch. Is this hitch large enough foe 43foot fiifth wheel? It weighs 11200. Will be pulling with a 2005 dodge 2500 long bed. Thanks
asked by: Kevin P
Expert Reply:
The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 is large enough to tow a 11,200 lbs trailer regardless of the length. For your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 long bed I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish # C16420-204 which will fit your truck frame without any drilling. Your other option is to use the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish # C16200 which will require drilling and a lot more measuring.
You may also want to consider adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long # C56001 to give you the 7-way connection in the bed of your truck for a clean look as well as easy access.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Carbide Black Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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