Are Reese Universal 5TH Wheel Base Rails The Same as Curt Base Rails?

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Are the curt 5th wheel rails and the Reese 5th wheel rails the same ?

asked by: Larry

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Since both Reese # RP58058 and Curt # C16204 both use the industry standard rail pattern they are cross compatible. I do try and recommend always using the same mounting hardware brackets with the same rail manufacturer to ensure you do not have any complications if you have a warranty issue in the future.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

It sounds like you might just be looking for a fifth wheel hitch for your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 with 6-1/2' bed and if that's the case then we do have some great options but you will need a sliding hitch for cab clearance. The…

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Answer 2

The Reese Universal Base Rails, part #RP58058 and the Curt Base Rails, part #C16204 are both universal fifth wheel base rails, although not identical. They will work with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky fifth wheel hitches.…

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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…

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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…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 9

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 10

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 11

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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You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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