Reese Base Rail Kit for Mounting Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel with Air Suspension

Question:

Will the Reese base rail kit fit 2018 Ram Rebel with air suspension. I have a Curt A16. I don’t need any type of slider as the camper is configured for short bed trucks already.

asked by: Gordon M

Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel that's equipped with the Air Suspension system you will need to go with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50142-58, which includes both the custom mounting brackets and base rails to which your Curt A16 hitch will mount.

This will provide you with industry-standard, above-bed base rails, and the custom brackets will use existing holes in the Ram's frame rails so you don't have to drill into them during installation. I have attached the full install manual below that you can also look through.

The brackets included with the Reese Semi-Custom Installation Kit # RP30035-386 that you referenced will interfere with the Air Suspension system on your truck so it is not compatible.

expert reply by: Chris R