Is Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # C16418-204 Compatible with Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch

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HI, WILL THE CURT C16418-204 INSTALLATION KIT WORK WITH A PRO SERIES 16000 HITCH? I DIDNT THAT BRAND LISTED AS COMPATIBLE. WE NEED THE BRACKETS AND RAILS. THANK YOU

asked by: KARREN

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Yes, your Reese fifth wheel hitch like the part # RP30047 will work with the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16418-204 that you referenced. This rail kit provides the industry standard rails which is what the Reese hitch is designed to fit.

I attached an install video for this rail kit for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, your Reese hitch will fit in the rails that come with the Curt rail kit part #C16418-204 that you referenced. This rail kit provides industry standard fifth wheel rails like what your Reese hitch was designed to fit.

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Answer 2

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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There can be differences in base rail installation bolt patterns between manufacturers so it is important to make sure that you get some that are compatible. From the dimensions that you gave in your picture it looks like the previous owner had a…

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Answer 4

The best type of truck to pull a larger 5th wheel trailer such as a 39-foot Jayco is a 1-ton long-bed. Long beds avoid the issue of too little turning clearance and 1-tons will have the power needed to pull a heavy trailer without strain. They also…

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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

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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Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 9

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 12

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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