Installation instructions for the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
Question:
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed and am installing the Curt Q20 hitch. I need to know how to determine the mounting location for the brackets and rails.
asked by: Steve C
Expert Reply:
To determine the mounting location for the brackets and rails in the bed of your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, you will need to measure 28-3/8 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed towards the truck cab. This will be the location of the rear most edge of the rear rail. This measurement will get you started and from there you will need to follow the installation instructions that come with the hitch.
For the 2003 Dodge 3500 you can use the CURT Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16301-200, to complete the installation of the hitch on your truck, or the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16420-204. The custom fit installation kit is a little quicker and easier to install compared to the semi-custom kit. I am including links to the installation instructions on both of the install kits. It will show you the measurements and locations of where to install the base rails in the truck bed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 2500/3500 - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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