Fifth Wheel Hitch Install for our RAM 3500 (Curt Hitch DIY)

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Fifth Wheel Hitch Install for our RAM 3500 (Curt Hitch DIY)
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✅ About this video:
Now that we have a 2020 Ram 3500 with the puck system in the bed, we need a new hitch! In this video, we are disassembling the slider hitch and installing the CURT A16 hitch into the CURT OEM RAM rail system. These new rails will drop directly into our RAM's bed. Since the rails are rated to 24k lbs, we only need to update the head of the unit if we decide to upgrade our Grand Design RV. It's extremely heavy, so please be careful. We like the CURT fifth wheel hitch and couldn't be happier when it's coupled to our Grand Design RV. This hitch was purchased on eTrailer (no affiliation). Thanks for watching!
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[@HappyPlaceDiaries]

Nice job. Great idea using the RV to do the heavy lifting! Well done

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Lol work smarter, not harder 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@theskiviking9007]

Got to get me some of that magic you did at 5:00 time stamp. That's typically when the communication breaks down, tempers flair and patience expires when I do it. You've got a much better system it seems. lol

[@amazingadventureawaits2837]

I have a GMC and it came with the puck system too. It makes it really easy to install and remove the hitch in the bed. Its like one of those greatest inventions of all time😂😂. Great video!!

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thanks so much for watching!!! It definitely is a lot easier than the slider we had. 😊 A great invention indeed!!!

[@chapmansus1]

Great job changing the hitch out, I enjoyed the video as usual, but I enjoy all your videos!

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁 Thanks for the support! 😊

[@NursingOurTravelBug]

What an easy installation! Never seen a hitch base that has those arms like that. Looks very secure! Thanks for sharing the torque info too. That piece is overlooked.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Yes. It works great with the new truck. Thanks for watching!

[@BoxVanDee]

Big job but you made it look easy. Fun to watch. Thanks.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you!

[@CruisinwiththeColemans]

We love all things Weather Tech! 🙌🏼

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Agreed!

[@bluskyodyssey]

Oh so that's how you do it :) You did a great job...thanks for sharing this info. Hope you are enjoying your new full time RV life and happy holidays! Debbie - BluWave Odyssey

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you so much! We hope y'all had a great holiday!!! Full time has been great so far. Safe travels!!! - Cindy

[@RVUNDERWAY]

Great job, Harold. Excellent video work, as well (great camera angles). Way to work smarter, not harder! Thanks. C'ya!

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you!

[@TheJourneyAwaits]

Great video. You did a great job.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Great video, made it look easy

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you!

[@OnTheMewve]

Great install video. We have the same hitch. New friends from the McGuire's Live. Good to meet you. ~Wilson & Kelli

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Awesome. Thanks for stopping by!

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

Very nice hitch system! We have pucks in our Ford.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thanks 😊 The puck system has been great so far. Thanks for watching!

[@WhyWait]

Nice video guys.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thank you!

[@46fd04]

Note: with RAM trucks, when you assemble these new legs, make sure have the front & rear in the correct position! The 2 front pucks are a different size than the rear pucks. VERY important when you install the hitch head to the bracket/legs. I messed it up the first time I assembled one.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Great tip! thank you

[@maistromusic]

You didn't show us how to install the 4 bolts from the underneath, but thank you anyways I'll find some other videos

[@sierradyson8523]

Great job! 👏🏻

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Thanks!

[@RVkidzTV]

Wow. What a hitch! Great job assembling it. Smart thinking. Have you driven the truck and trailer with the new hitch? How does it handle?

[@1StrangeAdventure]

It handles beautifully! I (Cindy) can hardly tell it's back there. We are definitely happy with it. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNorthwoodsRVLife]

Great video.. I have weather techs in my super duty. I like them but they get very stiff in the cold.. I like the rugged ridge mats we have in loris jeep much better.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

We haven't had too much cold to make ours stiff yet. 😆 I'll have to check out the rugged ridge ones. I haven't heard of them. Thanks for the tip. 😊

[@sanddollar-ray9125]

Good job God Bless

[@1StrangeAdventure]

TY! To you as well!

[@rocketman3776]

So with this specific 5th wheel hitch system, you can take it out easily and use a Gooseneck Puck? If so this system is GOLD!

[@1StrangeAdventure]

It disconnects with 4 pins and turning the handle on each foot. Now, getting it out isn’t easy bc it weighs a lot! But yes, the process is easy.

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Great video Harold we didn’t go with that one but we heard good reviews on it. Was it that heavy or you just wanted to work smart?

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Both! I’ve had back surgery so anytime I can work smarter, I’ll take it! Thanks for watching!

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

@@1StrangeAdventure sorry for the bad back stay working smarter and live longer

[@williamdavidson4576]

The hitch weighed a TON. Harold just made it look simple.

[@TheRoger1205]

I am adding the puck Curt A 25 to my Ram 3500 SRW to pull my 34' Solitude. So probably very comparable to what you have. I am a bit confused over the height. Did you leave it at the middle setting? What size bolt was it? Thanks!

[@danielgrimes7541]

How’s the hitch towing. Was looking at one of these for my ram

[@1StrangeAdventure]

The hitch does great! We have towed with it for a while now and have even upgraded the head to tow our new RV. Couldn't be happier.

[@williamdavidson4576]

I just installed one in a new Ram 3500 Dually. I would have never thought of doing the install myself if it wasn't for this video. Be sure to torque everything down to the required specs.

[@bishopgeorge1333]

Nice setup, how do you like your 3500 dually I'm thinking about getting one if I can find one that I like?

[@1StrangeAdventure]

We absolutely love it! Totally different towing experience. You have a lot more stability with the 4 wheels back there. What year are you looking for? They are all great!

[@bishopgeorge1333]

@@1StrangeAdventure I would love to have a good use 2019 or a 2020, I have a 2018 3500 ram SRW and it work for me towing my 13,000lbs fiver but if I can find a good use 2019 with not too many miles that would be great.

[@bishopgeorge1333]

@@1StrangeAdventure 2020-21 if I can find one in the configuration that I want.

[@Propnut48]

What is the curt model number of the puck adaptor legs?

[@1StrangeAdventure]

www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/CURT/C16021.html?feed=npn&Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Accessories%20and%20Parts&adgroupid=86797745660&campaignid=1672411894&creative=404001588947&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9017180&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtvqVBhCVARIsAFUxcRvxtRtv03NEQOYQMjSjVKGpa3P7_m2LCDlancm_sErtT2YzSFfqRfIaAhz2EALw_wcB

[@Propnut48]

😊 Thank you!

[@williamdavidson4576]

Hello, I'm going from a Ford to a New Ram 3500 dually, and my B&W hitch wouldn't work with my new RAM. I'm looking at the purchasing the Curt 24k hitch just like the one that you installed. Can you tell me what all was involved after you dropped the hitch into the 4 holes on the puck system? Did you just turn the 4 levers at each corner? Is this all that holds it in place? is it good and secure in the bed? If so, then I don't think there's any need to pay an installer $400++ to install it. Thank you.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

The initial setup was really easy. You may need to adjust the bolts on the top of each arm the first time so that it opens and closes with only slight tension. It should be easy and not have to force it. After that, you just drop it in and turn the grey bars to lock it and then put the pin in. It is very secure to the bed. No wiggle at all, even when not towing. It was a fairly easy install. Just make sure to read the instructions and torque everything to the documented specifications.

[@williamdavidson4576]

@@1StrangeAdventure. Thank you.

[@williamdavidson4576]

* Update. I wished that I had my fifth wheel on hand when I was installing this hitch, as your plan was absolutely the way to go. Those parts weighed a TON. You should have heard me groan as I was lifting the head in place as my wife was trying to get the bolts into the right hole....Arrrgghh! I followed you vid to a tee, and I see what you meant by reading the directions closely, as the handle install & torquing of the bolts was super important. Did you experience any trouble in unlocking this hitch? When I got to my destination, I found it an absolute bear for the handle & those double jaws to open up as there was absolutely zero wiggle room on the king pin. Luckily there was another rv'er there that was able to assist me in jerking the truck slightly back & forth until the handle would open. Did you end up throwing away the white plastic ring/ hitch protector? I'm thinking that I may have to take mine off and apply a little grease to the head instead so that I have a little bit more wiggle room to play with. Any suggestions? My last hitch was another Curt, but only had a single jaw. Thanks.

[@dwanehudson6904]

how does the hitch handle with chugging etc. is there shock absorbers in this hitch?

[@1StrangeAdventure]

The hitch head pivots but isn’t shock absorbing. There is very little chucking but we also drive a finally so it doesn’t get pushed around nearly as much as when we had a SRW.

[@nelsonmontalvo6017]

Where can I buy that hitch

[@1StrangeAdventure]

We got ours from E-trailer

[@salvor1]

you didn't show attaching into the pucks.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Sorry about that. It’s pretty simple. Drop it in and close the pins.

[@TheGenerationX894]

Just buy the ram system at the dealer and you won't have to mess with all that.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

The new truck does have the Ram System but we still needed to do the items for the hitch to carry our fifth wheel 😊

[@TheGrendelmen]

You completely skipped the part I wanted to see. At 5:05 you installed the hitch into the truck and I wanted to know how you did that.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Sorry about that. Super simple. Sit it in the existing holes of the bed, turn the latches and put the pins in. You’re done. RAM has done a good job of making it easy. However, it’s heavy and easier with two people. Hope this helps. Have a good one!

[@mr.g8067]

I have a Curt 30k that goes into my 2020 Ram 3500 but it is a pain in the 🫏 to get it to seat in the holes correctly. Works great when it latches in. Bought the truck and hitch at the same time. Can’t seem to figure it out what the problem is. Haven’t used my trailer for a couple years though due to life circumstances.

[@michaelplunkett9581]

Too vague

[@1StrangeAdventure]

If you have any specific questions, happy to try to answer them. Thanks!

[@williamdavidson4576]

Vague?? This was about the most detailed install you'll ever find. Nothing vague about this install. I just finished installing this very hitch on a '21 Ram 3500, and followed Harold's video to a Tee. Works just fine.

[@michaelplunkett9581]

It was more detailed about them. Then when actually installing. The sped up the film. I found much better videos.