2014 Ram 2500 B&W Base Rails and Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Fitment

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I have a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 5 inch box and was looking for a 5th wheel slider hitch. I found the Curt E16 Part #16516 and rail kit RVR3200 Would these work together and fit my Ram and how difficult is this to install? It also said something about an additional bolt kit...would I need to order that also to make sure the hitch is secure? Thank you

asked by: Marlo D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller # 16516 will fit with the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # BWRVR3200, you this base rail kit won't fit directly with your 2014 Ram 2500. As you mentioned, you will need a semi-custom bracket kit to get this installed on your truck you'll need the whole kit # BWRVR3202-00 which comes with the base rail kit we linked above as well as the semi-custom brackets.

If you don't already have a 7-Way in the bed of your pickup I recommend grabbing the Pollak # PK11893-11932 as well so it's easier to connect the wiring from your 5th wheel.

Please note that the E16 will get the job done but it is an entry-level 5th wheel hitch with a slide-bar jaw. This means there will be some space around the king pin so you'll likely experience chucking (back and forth movement) when you're taking off and stopping. If you're able to open up your budget some I recommend jumping up to the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 because it has dual 1" thick jaws for 360-degree contact with the king pin and the cushioning is much better. If you are going to be towing a long distance and/or frequently the Patriot will be your best friend.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

It sounds like you could have a set of standard fifth wheel rails that most manufacturers use for their fifth wheel hitches to install into. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they all have basically the same…

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Answer 2

We do not recommend mixing manufacturers when it comes to brackets and rails. Mixing a Curt fifth wheel into Reese rails does not pose a problem as that fit is pretty universal. Sometimes, brackets will not exactly line up with the rails and this can…

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Answer 3

A Reese 5th wheel hitch like the 30032 or 30033 you mentioned fits what are called industry-standard base rails, and the answer to your question is yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16115 will absolutely fit the same base rails as a Reese…

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Yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #16516 is compatible with the B&W Universal Base Rails item #BWRVR3200. I have included a link to a review for this hitch.

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Answer 5

The bolt pattern differs between the Curt Q20 #C16130 and Curt R16 slider #C16560 so they would not be a compatible match. The Q20 requires the Curt R20 slider #C16550 in order to transition to a sliding 5th wheel hitch.

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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 options.…

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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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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