Does Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch & Base Rails Fit 2017 Ram 1500 w/ Short Bed
Question:
Will the Curt 16516 slide rail mount in a 2017 Dodge Ram 5 1/2 bed no diesel engine with mounting kit 16444-204?
asked by: Mike
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Expert Reply:
Hey there Mike; good question and the answer is yes it does. The Curt E16 hitch you asked about does fit with those exact base rails in your 2017 Ram 1500 short bed. You have the exact part numbers correct for your truck as well:
- Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller # 16516
- Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16444-204
expert reply by:
Kyle S
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 15 - 17 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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