Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
Part Numbers: C16245, C16420-204
Retail:$1,510.25
Price:$900.94
Shipping SpecialCurt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
part number: C16245
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 2-Jaw locking system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
- 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple or tow
- Lock indicators visible from cab
- Unique spherical axial bearing allows easy pivoting of hitch head
- Smooth, 360-degree movement - not just front-to-back and side-to-side tilting
- Built-in cushioning absorbs road shock
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Short-throw, single-handle operation
- Self-aligning head pivots for simple hookup
- 3 Lube points with easy-to-access grease fittings
- 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for one person to remove hitch
- Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
- 4" Height adjustment
- Base rails and installation kit sold separately
- Works with industry-standard rails - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese and Valley
- Simplify installation with a vehicle-specific bracket kit (not available for all applications)
- Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 24,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 6,000 lbs
- Height adjustment: 13" - 17"
- 10-Year warranty
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Secure, Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
Three-Point Indicator System
Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).
360-Degree Pivot
Curt's unique spherical axial bearing provides a durable pivot point that allows easy, 360-degree movement of the hitch head. This ball joint is designed for smooth, quiet operation with less clunking and chucking.
Note: Curt Q-Series fifth-wheel hitches are not compatible with Sidewinder or Revolution king pins. The extra movement of these cushioned hitches keeps the Sidewinder from functioning properly.
16245 Curt Q24 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 24,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram - Carbide Finish
part number: C16420-204
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this vehicle-specific bracket kit. Requires no drilling and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.
Features:
- Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
- Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- No drilling is required
- Installation time is cut in half when compared with universal bracket systems
- Kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
- Visible rails have carbide finish
- Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
- Made in USA
16420 and 16204 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish
Ask the Experts about this Fifth Wheel
Do you have a question about this Fifth Wheel?
- What 5th heel Trailer Hitches Fit a 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Factory Towing Prep Package
- It sounds like you have the towing prep package offered by Ford on your 2011 F-350. The only 5th wheel trailer hitch that is compatible with the prep package is the Elite Series of hitches from Reese. There are 2 Elite Series options for the long bed.
First, we have the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Wiring Harness, # RP30142. This hitch has a capacity of 18,000 pounds. The other option has a capacity of 25,000 pounds, # RP30143.
I have included a link to the i
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation Between the Curt Q24 Hitch and the Reese Select Plus 20K Hitch
- The Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # C16245, and Reese Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30081, will provide more durability and less movement than your Reese 15K hitch. Keep in mind there should be a certain amount of movement of the king pin in the jaw. If the jaw was tight against the king pin, then the jaws could bind or break when turning.
For your situation I would recommend the Curt Q24 Hitch because it uses a 2-jaw locking system that provides 360-degree contact to the king pin. It als
view full answer... - Experiencing Chucking When Towing a Car Trailer with a 2010 GMC 3500 Diesel and Curt Q24 Hitch
- There are a few things to look that could cause chucking when towing a fifth wheel trailer. The Curt Q24 is one of the best hitches on the market to reduce chucking when towing a fifth wheel trailer.
The first thing I would check is to make sure everything in your towing set up does not exceed any capacities. The weight of your trailer does fall within the capacity of this hitch, but based on my research of your 2010 GMC 3500 Dually 6.6L turbo diesel, the weight of your trailer is close the
view full answer... - Which 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit Fits a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab, Long Bed
- According to Curt Manufacturing, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204, will fit your 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab with an 8 foot bed. I have included a link to the installation details below. This 5th wheel installation kit is compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky 5th wheel hitches.
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204 Fits 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab w/Overload Springs
- You are correct. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204, will fit a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab with overload springs. I have included a link to the installation details for this 5th wheel installation kit for reference.
view full answer... - Curt Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Short Bed
- Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204 will work on your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. It is a custom fit kit that will install in about half of the time a universal kit would and would minimize drilling.
I attached installation instructions for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Does CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204 Fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed
- Yes, the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16420-204, will fit the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed. I have incldued a link to the installation instructions for you.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2012 Dodge 3500 Dually Megacab with 6 foot 4 inch Bed
- If your 2012 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 dually has a 6 foot 4 inch bed, then the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204, will work on your truck, see instructions. This kit works with the Mega Cab trucks and on trucks that have overload springs.
I spoke with my contact at Curt Mfg. and if your truck has a 64 inch bed they do not recommend using any of their fifth-wheel installation kits in the 2012 Dodge trucks with beds shorter than 6 feet.
I checked with our other suppliers for
view full answer... - Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Yes, you could use the Curt Custom Rail Kit # C16420-204 that you referenced as a rail kit for a fifth wheel hitch in the bed of your 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 with a 6 ft bed.
You will need to get a hitch with a slider to allow you to make 90 degree turns. When the slider is activated it will move the hitch 12 inches further back. I would recommend you get a Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R24 Slider # C16546 to go with the # C16420-204. This is a slider hitch that should provide you with pl
view full answer... - Will Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit # C16420-204 Fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab
- Yes, the Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit # C16420-204 will fit your 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab with 8 foot bed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. The rails are compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches that fit in above the bed rails.
view full answer... - Finish Difference Between the Curt Custom Install Kits for the 2012 Ram 3500
- The difference between the Curt rails # C16420-204 and the # C16420-104 is in the finish of the rails. The # C16420-204 has a carbide finish which is more of a matte finish whereas the # C16420-104 has a gloss finish.
Either will work fine for you, the choice comes down to which finish you would rather see in the bed of your 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie.
These rail kits are confirmed to work with Reese hitches and should work well with your Reese 5th Wheel Hitch.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch For a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Long Bed Crew Cab
- For a 5th wheel trailer hitch that will fit in below the bed rails I recommend the Reese Elite Series hitch # RP30142. This hitch has an 18k capacity and fits in the below the bed rails which will leave the truck bed fully accessible just like you want. The installation kit is # RP30074. I have included some links to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation.
This hitch also comes with an in-bed wiring harness. I have included an additional link that y
view full answer... - Is there Drilling to Install the Curt Custom Rail Kit in the Bed of a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- With a custom fifth wheel install kit like the Curt Custom Rail Kit # C16420-204 that you referenced there will be some drilling involved. But compared to a universal fifth wheel rail kit the drilling required is much less.
But yes, you will still need to drill through the bed to attach the above-the-bed rails to the frame brackets.
Check out the installation instructions I attached for this product also.
view full answer... - Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Jaws Do Not Close and Lock Freely On First Try
- There are a couple of things that could be causing the hitch jaws not to close and or lock when they should. First make sure the handle is always fully extended and the jaws are open and ready to accept the king pin. The trailer skid plate should be 1/2 an inch lower that the hitch skid plate at its lowest point.
If the jaws are out of sync or even if you suspect that they may not be lined up correctly here is what you can do. First make sure the flip lock is hanging freely in the clockwise,
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
- Yes, the Curt custom 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit # C16420-204 will fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab. I checked with Curt to confirm this. I have also included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. This kit will work on short and long beds.
If you have a long bed I recommend the Curt 20K hitch # C16130. It has a double jaw and 360 degree cushioned head.
If you have a short bed, go with the slider version # C16536.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Install Kit Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab With 6-Foot Bed
- Based on price and estimated installation time, I would recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit # C16420-204 you referenced over the comparable Reese installation kits. The Curt custom kit and Curt rails will fit with the Reese 5th wheel and there is a shorter estimated time of installation for the Curt custom kit on your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab with 6-foot bed.
The kit includes the brackets, rails, and installation hardware. I have provided a link to the installation instr
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