Installing Curt C16036 Puck Compatible 5th Wheel Hitch in 2014 Ford F250 Without Pucks
Question:
I have a F250 super duty 8ft bed and a C16036 5th wheel Hitch do you have a installation kit that will work for me
asked by: Kathi
Expert Reply:
The Curt A25 hitch you referenced, part # C16036 is designed to fit directly into the factory pucks installed into the bed of trucks equipped with the factory tow/prep package. If your truck doesn't have the pucks in the bed, there are two alternatives to make that hitch work with your truck.
You could use the # C16424-104 custom 5th wheel install bracket/rail kit you'd looked at, but you'd first need to remove the puck-compatible legs on your hitch and replace them with rail-compatible legs using part # C16907. The disadvantage here is that the rails will remain in the truck bed when you're not using the hitch, which can be problematic if you ever load gravel or mulch in the truck bed. Trying to shovel or rake stuff out of your bed with the rails in place isn't super-fun.
If you'd rather have an under-bed puck system, the Reese # RP30126 would provide puck spacing identical to the OEM Ford pucks, which the # C16036 hitch IS compatible with. This is the option I'd recommend, because once the hitch is removed, there will be no obstructions in the bed floor. If you might also need to tow a gooseneck trailer at some point in the future, you can use # RP30138-26 instead, which includes the gooseneck hitch.
If you'd like to add a 7-way trailer connector to the truck bed so you don't need to run the trailer connector cable up over the tailgate, you can install one using part # C56000.
I've linked to some install videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Replacement Base Legs for Curt A25 and A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Legs
- A25
- A30
- 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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Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Reese
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Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Reese
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Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Gloss Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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