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• Is the Puck System for Ram the Same as GM
  The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is actually one of my favorites on the market. The part # C16046 is for Ram, the part # C16066 is for GM, and the part # C16036 is for Ford. If you take a close look at the mounting feet you will see the distance between them is different for each...
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• Can Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used With Ford Factory Puck System?
  The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550043 is able to tow 21,000 lbs, but it does not come ready to install with the Ford factory puck system. To use it with the factory rail kit, you will need to use an adapter like the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs # RP30156. This is the only adapter that we know is compatible with this hitch and your factory rail kit and it will reduce your...
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• Will a Curt A25 5TH Wheel Hitch Fit The Pucks On a 2021 Ford F-450?
  To install the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 on your 2021 Ford F-450 with the factory puck/prep system you will need the Adapter # C88KR. We do have the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16036 which will fit into your factory pucks without an adapter.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation to Use with Curt Turning Point King Pin 2021 Ford F-250
  Hey Timothy, basically almost every hitch ASIDE from the Q series Curt hitches like the part # C16130 that you referenced can be used with the Curt Turning Point pin boxes. That's actually one of the reasons Curt updated that line of hitch with the A series. So like the A25 part # C16036 would be a really great option if your 2021 Ford F-250 has the OEM prep package or the part # C77PV for if you do not have the prep package. With either of these you'd need the correct wedge which we...
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• What is Weight of Head and Legs of Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch C16036
  Hey Matt, the total weight of the Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch part # C16036 is 147 lbs. The legs by themselves weighs 50 lbs and the head section weighs 96 lb. Are you looking for a lighterweight hitch?
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• Comparing Curt Q24, Curt Q25 and Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-350 With Factory Pucks
  Realistically the Curt Q25 # C16039 fifth wheel hitches are no different and will give the same performance. Both of these hitches will fit into the puck system of your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and have a 24,000 lb capacity. The head unit of the Q25 is rated for 25,000 lbs but the legs are rated for 24,000 lbs and the capacity needs to go by the lowest-rated component. The Curt Q25 # C16039 is a solid wheel hitch and will do its job, but the better option is the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer...
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• How Many Bolt Holes Are Needed for a Lippert 1716 Pin Box
  I spoke to my contact at Lippert and they informed me that on the Lippert 1716 Pin Box that you have, all six bolt holes per side will need to be used which means you would not be able to lower the pin box down to raise the front of the trailer. In order to gain more bedside clearance you will want to raise the 5th wheel hitch up. If you are maxed out now then you might consider the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch which is one of the tallest 5th wheel hitches we offer at 21-1/2" tall....
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• Is Sliding Hitch Absolutely Necessary for 5th Wheel Towing With 2020 Ford F250 With 6.75 Foot Bed
  The answer to your question will depend on the nature of the front of the 5th wheel you purchase. It looks like your Coachmen Chaparral has the rounded nose, so you might get by without a slider on flat ground but given the consequences of what could happen if you're making a downhill or uphill sharp turn and the front of the 5th wheel hits the back of the truck cab, we will typically recommend going with a sliding hitch for short bed trucks. I spent quite a bit of time in the forums researching...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-250 with and without Factory Puck System
  I can absolutely make a 5th wheel hitch recommendation for your potential 2020 Ford F-250, whether you get it with the factory puck system in the bed or not. Starting with my recommendation for the factory puck setup, I really like the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch # C16036. This will drop right down into those pucks and it features an interlocking 2-jaw system that will completely wrap around the trailer's king pin. What this does is not only provide an extremely secure connection with the...
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• Does Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Need to Be Used With Lippert Turning Point Rotating 5th Wheel Pin Box
  A rotating pin box like the Lippert Turning Point will relocate the pivot point between the hitch and pin box 22 inches rearward, from the point where the king pin locks into the hitch jaws to the point where the pin box turret attaches to the 5th wheel. This adds 22 inches of additional clearance, which will eliminate the need for a sliding hitch on short bed trucks. If you already have a sliding hitch, you can certainly still use it, but you'll want to be sure that the hitch stays in...
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• Difference Between Curt Q24 and A25 Fifth Wheel Hitches for 2016 Ford Rail Kit
  I reached out to my tech contact at Curt and he said the difference between the Curt Q24 # C16545-16017 and A25 # C16036 is the A25 is a rebranded Q25 with a head that is made of stronger material. I would say yes, the Reese # RP30922 is better. Reese hitches tend to have quite a bit less movement in them and their heads aren't known to wear out like the Curt hitches.
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• Comparing Curt Q24 and A25 5th Wheel Hitches For 2022 Ford F-350 Long Bed With OEM Prep Pkg
  It can definitely be confusing how the Curt A25 # C16036 and Q24 # C16545-16017 are available for your 2022 Ford F-350 with the OEM Puck system when they all seem so similar. The biggest difference is between the A series and Q series hitches. The Q series hitch uses a unique spherical axial bearing that allows 360 degrees of movement and shock absorption and standard dual jaws where the A series uses a fully articulating torsion head, and uses interlocking dual jaws instead. I recommend...
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• Puck Spacing Dimensions For A 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup
  Ford's puck system is 13" front-to-back and 30" side-to-side so your 2005 Dodge Ram most likely has an old Reese Elite rail system in it. Because of this you'll want to choose a 5th wheel hitch that uses Ford's puck spacing in order to utilize the puck mounts. Since you were looking at the Curt A25 you would need part # C16036 to fit your puck system.
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• Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-350 with Hitch Prep Package
  The two best hitches on the market are the Companion and the Reese M5 hitch that you also mentioned. For you situation the Reese M5 hitch part # RP30922 will hands down be the winner. It has one of the best jaw systems around so it will give you a very smooth and comfortable ride and overall the hitch is very well built and reliable. The other option is the Curt A25 part # C16036 which also fits the rail kit of your 2017 Ford F-350. This hitch will work well but I'd give the jaw design...
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• Locking Plate Needed To Lock A Lippert Turning Point Into The Head Of A Demco Hijacker
  To utilize your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550037 you'll just need the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Turning Point and 5th Airborne Pin Boxes # DM77GV. This will replace the factory wedge kit that came with your Turning Point and lock into the funnel of your hitch to prevent the king pin from pivoting in the jaws of the hitch.
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• Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for a 2011 Ford F-250 Long Bed
  There are several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit the factory pucks in a 2011 Ford F-250 long bed. One of the most popular is B&W Companion # BWRVK3300. This hitch is rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and is made in the USA. There is also a 25K version, # BWRVK3305. We also have some options from Curt including the 24K hitches # C16039, or # C16036, 20K hitches # C16034 and # C16530-16017, and 16K hitch # C16520-16017. All of these hitches feature cushioned heads for...
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• Comparing Curt A25 and Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches For 2022 Ford F-350 W/ OEM Puck System
  The main differences between the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch # C16036 and Q24 # C16545-16017 for the OEM prep package in your 2022 Ford F-350 is that the A25 is compatible with a rotating pin box by using a wedge # C16992, where the Q25 cannot be used with a rotating pin box due to the unique spherical axial bearing that allows too much movement thus making it not compatible with rotating pin boxes. In addition to that the A25 uses an interlocking jaw design which is a nice improvement...
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• Can Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch Head Fit Q20 Legs From Ford Puck System
  Yes, you can use your current legs; I verified with Curt that for the puck system on your Ford truck, the Curt Q20 # C16530-16017 and Curt A25 # C16036 5th wheel hitches both use the same legs, the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package # C16017. So you can use the legs you have now, and upgrade simply by adding the A25 head unit, which is the following part number: - Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580
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• Lower Hitch Height That Fits 2015 Ford F-250 OEM Rail Kit
  Going from a slider base to a fixed leg base for your fifth wheel hitch won't give you a noticeable reduction in height to the point your trailer would no longer be quite nose high. Also there isn't a way to convert your current hitch to fit to the OEM rail kit directly to reduce height either. A hitch solution that would sit lower is the Curt A25 part # C16036 which has an adjustable height of 13-17 inches and has a really great jaw design.
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• Gooseneck Ball Hole Cover and 5th Wheel Hitches for 2011 Ford F-350 with Factory Prep Package
  For a plug that will fit the gooseneck ball hole in your 2011 Ford F-350 with the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package you can use # RP30136. A trim ring for the gooseneck hole is not available. I will be happy to help you out with a 5th wheel hitch. There are several that will fit directly into the puck system in your truck: B&W Companion 20K # BWRVK3300 B&W Companion 25K # BWRVK3305 Curt 20K # C16034 Curt 24K # C16036 Demco 21K # DM8550033 Reese 20K # RP30921 Reese 27K # RP30922 I...
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• Differences Between Curt Q24 A30 and Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitches
  There are some differences between the Reese # RP30922 M5 Series and the Curt Q24 # C16545-16017 fifth wheel hitches. The M5 has a higher capacity at 27,000lbs versus 24K for the Curt Q24. The M5 series offers less height adjustment at 2-1/2 inches than the 4 inches offered by the Q24, but the M5 has the tallest available adjustment at 18-1/4 inches which is sometimes important. The M5 has a 4 way pivoting head, front to back and side to side while the Q24 uses a unique spherical bearing...
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Hitches for 2017 Ford F-350 with Factory Rail Kit Puck System Compatibility
  The Curt A25 # C16036 is less sturdy than the other hitches you mentioned, but many people really like them. My recommendation between the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30922 and the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package # BWRVK3305 is the latter. The B&W Companion Hitch has the more stable base and the dual jaw design is better at resisting the jarring and chucking you mentioned. The jaws are 1 inch thick and provide better security and less...
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• Can Autoslide Feature Of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Locked Out For Rotating Pin Box
  I have another option for you, but the autoslide feature of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550038 can not be locked out. Since it sounds like you are trying to make it compatible with a rotating pin box, I recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package # C16036 which has a 24000lb towing capacity, and can be used with a rotating pin box by using Wedge # C16992. I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take...
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• Are Curt 5th Wheel Hitches Strong And Safe Enough With Only Two Bolts Per Side Attaching The Legs
  Hey Steve, The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16036 and A30 # C66HR are both rigorously tested for capacity so you have nothing to worry about with it only having two bolts per side. The majority of Curt hitches only utilize two bolts per side. The jaws of the hitch are more likely to fail than the mounting bolts that attach to legs to main unit when it comes to overall capacity.
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