Curt Universal Rail Kit And Anderson 3200 Compatibility
Question:
Hi, considering purchasing the Andersen 3200 to be installed in a 2019 Ram 2500 short bed to tow a 32foot 5th wheel. Will the Curt universal rail kit work with the Andersen? What else is needed to complete install? Thanks
asked by: Richard
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16100 is compatible with the Anderson 3200 # AM3200. The Anderson 3200 has 9 inches of offset so it can help short bed trucks like yours make tight turns while towing a trailer.
While there are no additional parts required in order to install, the universal kit requires drilling while there are custom kits available that match up to existing holes in the frame like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish # C16427-204. With a newer vehicle this would probably be preferable.
It's always a good idea to refer to the below formula to determine if you have sufficient cab clearance.
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the truck cab
B = Offset used, (9 inches for the # AM3200)
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
You will need at least 4 inches of clearance to safely make a 90 degree turn.
Included is a video resource on the Anderson hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- No Pivot
- 15-3/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- Andersen
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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