Is Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible With 8 Foot Truck Bed?
Question:
Can a Curt A20 slider be used in a 2007 RAM 2500 Quad Cab 6.7 Cummins with the 8 foot bed?
asked by: Dale W
Expert Reply:
The Curt A20 sliding 5th Wheel Hitch # C16541 can absolutely be used in your long bed Ram. The sliding base isn't needed for a long bed, so it is a little heavier to install but will have no other issues. If you want new base legs for an easier installation you can use the Replacement Base Legs for Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16904. This swap out will make a 93 lb difference as well as give you a more solid hitch because there won't be as many moving parts.
You may also want to consider adding a 7-way wiring harness like # C56071 to give you a connection that is clean and accessible.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Base Legs for Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Legs
- Q20
- CURT
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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