5th Wheel Rail kit Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 1500 to Install a Curt E5 Hitch
Question:
My son in law bought a 2014 dodge ram 1500 slt 4door 5.7 v8 short bed I have a Curt E5 what rail kit will match the two, your recommendation would be greatly appreciated. Yours truly
asked by: Chris H
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you have a 6 foot bed with coil spring suspension in the rear of your son in laws 2014 Ram 1500 you would want the Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Installation Kit part # C16306-204. You will need a slider hitch to make 90 degree turns so I hope your Curt E5 hitch is a slider hitch.
If not, you will need the Curt Slider part # C16560 and the R5 Roller Adapter for Curt E5 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16505.
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If you have a 5-1/2 foot bed you would want the Reese 5th Wheel Installation kit part # RP30035-386. If you do have this short of a bed you will need a Sidewinder pin box replacement on your trailer to make 90 degree turns. Check out the FAQ on Sidewinders that I attached.
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Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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R5 Roller Adapter for Curt E5 and Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Head
- Roller Adapter
- Head Support
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Curt R16 Round Tube Slider for E16 and A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram 1500
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Semi-Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Dodge Ram
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Custom
- CURT
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