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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Part Number: C16540-16026
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C16540-16026
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking 2-jaw system wraps fully around the king pin to reduce rattle and movement.
- Know You’re Hooked Up at a Glance: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows when jaws are ready to couple, tow, or uncouple.
- Heavy-Duty Strength: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs vertical load for secure towing of large fifth wheels.
- Set the Right Level: Hitch height adjusts from 13"–17" to fine-tune truck-to-trailer clearance.
- Simple Puck System Installation: Drops into factory underbed pucks and removes easily with a 1-pin head release.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Heavy 5th Wheels with Confidence: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and 5,000 lbs vertical load, giving you the muscle to handle big fifth-wheel campers, toy haulers, and RVs. The solid steel construction and carbide powder coat finish create a durable platform that feels locked-in and stable mile after mile. It’s built for long hauls that demand both strength and dependability.
Quiet, Secure Connection Every Time: Interlocking Dual Jaws with 360-Degree Contact
The rounded, interlocking two-piece jaw design wraps completely around the trailer’s king pin. That full 360-degree contact means less rattle and movement than slide-bar models. The result is a quieter, more stable tow that cuts down on chucking through rough patches or uneven roads. It also makes coupling smoother since the jaws self-align as you back into the pin.
Know Exactly When You’re Ready to Tow: 3-Point Color-Coded Indicator System
No more second-guessing if the hitch is locked. The color-coded indicators show red when uncoupled, yellow when ready to couple, and green when locked for towing. You can see it clearly from the cab or at a glance beside the bed. The single-throw handle locks with a padlock (sold separately) and resets automatically after uncoupling so it’s always ready for the next hookup.
Fast Hookup and Easy Removal: Self-Aligning Torsion Head with One-Pin Release
The fully articulating torsion head makes lining up under the trailer quick and forgiving, even on uneven ground. It cushions road shock for a smoother ride while reducing towing noise. When it’s time to remove the hitch, pull one pin to lift off the head—easy enough for one person to manage. Built-in zerk fittings keep maintenance simple, and the included plastic lube plate lets the king pin glide smoothly during hookup.
Simple Height Adjustment for Level Towing: 13"–17" Range
With a 4" height adjustment range from 13" to 17", finding that perfect level setup between truck and trailer is straightforward. Whether you’re adjusting for bed rail clearance or matching different trailer heights, this flexibility helps keep your rig stable and even on the road.
Specs
Application
- Application: 2016 and newer Nissan Titan XD trucks with factory-installed towing prep package
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Hitch height: 13" - 17"
Warranty
- Warranty: 10-Year limited for hitch
- Warranty: Limited lifetime for legs
Note
- Compatibility: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2019 Nissan Titan XD 8 Foot Bed with OEM Integrated Gooseneck
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
527 reviews
by:
Steven
05/18/2018
2017
Nissan
Titan
This product review is for a Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch for a 2017 Nissan Titan XD with the puck system. The hitch was ordered in late March and received May 10, the status of my order was followed up by Helen M. at etrailer, she was very informative and responsive to my inquiries. The hitch arrived by UPS in two packages. The packaging was in great shape and very substantial. All parts were secure in the package. Be advised this hitch is very heavy so help with installation may be necessary. The hitch base frame is cast iron and very sturdy. The base fit perfectly in the factory puck system. Grease was applied to the pucks and receivers to reduce future corrosion. Unpacking will take about 30 minutes and the installation is very easy and with help will require about one hour. The hitch is installed but at present has not been used and tested under a load, so be advised there will be a follow up to this review in the future. Thanks etrailer for a great shopping experience.
by:
Donald
10/03/2024
2023
Nissan
Titan XD
Made perfect for my Nissan Titan XD Pro4X.
by:
Robert
08/23/2021
After a year of use, it has actually done really well for my family and me. The only issue I have with it is a little thing, probably user error: When I attempted to remove the base for the winter, the lever on the right side (passenger side) doesn't grip the pin very well, making it difficult to remove. I marked it for the right position for when I install it again and want to remove again. The mark didn't help, I will still need to remove the lever/handle to remove the pin again this year. Otherwise, it does the job I need it to.
by:
Homer
07/30/2021
Excellent fifth wheel adapter, easy to install and remove.
by:
David
02/24/2023
At times it is very difficult to lock the pin into place. Very bothersome when trying to check out. Could be much easier.
by:
Larry
07/27/2023
This is one of the best built hitches I’ve owned. Very well built and easily installed
by:
Jody
09/13/2021
2017
Nissan
Titan XD
Went in perfect, thanks for the fast service! I still believe in service sells
by:
William
09/26/2022
by:
Donald
01/10/2022
2017
Nissan
Titan XD
by:
Jeffrey
09/30/2026
This product was recommended by Andrew N. In response to a question I submitted last March. I’ve pulled my bighorn 5th wheel with my 2025 GMC 2500HD with OEM 5th wheel package fora 5000 mile trip this summer from New Mexico to the Pacific Northwest as well as numerous trips to dog shows with absolutely no issues. It has been a GREAT hitch!
by:
Gerald Mattas
10/13/2026
2026
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
E trailer was an excellent company to work with the ordering process was easy and the people taking the order and shipping the products were quick,prompt and courteous my order shipped the next morning and arrived on time. The enclosed directions were clear and precise.
It was a very quick and easy installation for all three components of the complete package.
I would rate the curt package 5 stars or a perfect 10.
It was a very quick and easy installation for all three components of the complete package.
I would rate the curt package 5 stars or a perfect 10.
by:
Roger
09/28/2025
gmc
Sierra
Very nice product. Arrived ahead of schedule. Very easy to put together. Took us a little longer to put it together only because we read and reread the instructions to make sure we had everything right the first time. We did struggle with getting the height right with doing the math so we hooked the truck to the camper and got the height that way. If I knew when I ordered, I probably would not have gone with a slider because there’s still plenty of room to the cab and if you have a similar truck that I have, 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD crew cab short box, and you have a hard tri fold tonneau cover, you will have to take the cover off because when folded it hits the front of the pin box of the camper. I have a Moryde pin box. That really is the only down fall that I had. Noah was very good about helping find me a fifth wheel that was going to work for me in short notice. Highly recommend etrailer and Noah.
by:
Darren
09/13/2026
Ordered the A20 with the OEM puck kit. The instructions in the box were for the rail system type. Not too hard to figure it out after some YouTube videos but then the puck handles didn’t fit right. They were very loose and there was nothing in the instructions on how to tighten the puck handles. Had to search the website for that. Took what should have been a 20 minute job and turned it into over an hour.
by:
Harvey
04/08/2025
I previously owned the Curt A16. We needed a larger tow capacity so we purchased the A20 and decided to buy the S20 slider base as well. Too many sharp turning issues with our 6’8” Chevy standard bed HD3500 during maneuvering. The S20 slider should eliminate this issue. Also I love the design of both the A20 and S20.
by:
Gregory
07/29/2026
Very easy to use! It was a job to install though by myself!
If you don’t have plenty of of time wait until you do!
I had to drill holes in my brand new truck bed so I measured and measured over and over lol! Note: if when your unhooking trailer from it and the jaws do not open it’s no problem. When you try to pull away they will open right up no issues ! Don’t really know why they sometimes do not open when I disengage the handle do not open themselves! Great product though no other issues with it!
If you don’t have plenty of of time wait until you do!
I had to drill holes in my brand new truck bed so I measured and measured over and over lol! Note: if when your unhooking trailer from it and the jaws do not open it’s no problem. When you try to pull away they will open right up no issues ! Don’t really know why they sometimes do not open when I disengage the handle do not open themselves! Great product though no other issues with it!
by:
Bill
07/20/2026
2024
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
The easy of assembly, into my Chevy 3500HD. From the CURT base unit with the OEM puck system, to adding the S20 slider onto the base, and finally adding the A20 head on the system to haul my new 2026 Valor 37v11.
by:
Theodore
06/21/2026
2018
Ram
3500
The quality of the hitch, slider, and rails are excellent. All of the hardware is zinc coated. The instructions are informative, include pictures and are easy to follow. All the measurements were accurate to my truck. Accessing the nuts underneath to tighten the bolts was tricky but not impossible. I would highly recommend having a box end crow's foot set for some of the nuts that were close to the frame rails. One of the nuts was placed directly over the exhaust hanger of my truck which was not removable.
by:
Scott
01/31/2025
Cammi, my customer support person was awesome. I told her what I needed and she recommended to perfect hitch. I was impressed with her knowledge of their products and how fast it was delivered. Installation was simple as long as you follow the very well written directions.
Brooke M.
2/5/2025
Cammi is going to love to see this review, Scott. Thanks for taking the time to write it! Ill be sure she gets to see it, and Im so happy to hear installation went off without a hitch! ;) Please let either me of Cammi know if we can help you out with anything else!
Scott
2/2/2026
My hitch is working great still. Easy to use no issues.
by:
David
08/24/2026
Looks great on truck. Install harder than expected. Hopefully it does the job getting my new 5th wheel from northern In yo southern Fl.
by:
Oz in AZ
05/19/2022
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Two boxes del by UPS in good shape for the weight, I installed this myself, while still boxed I lifted into my Ram 2500 to handle easier, installed into my pucks then assembled the rest, went very well, the label they want you to put on driver side you can’t even read, let alone while holding in hand, we will be heading to the mountains of Colorado soon, we’ve always had a bumper pull till now, I’m sure this will work very well, this is 20K double jaw, thank you
Oz A.
5/20/2023
After a year this 5th wheel hitch has worked very well, a Curt A20, tow to Sea of Cortez, to Colo Mountains and I have no complaints, I would recommend this hitch to anyone
by:
Dave
06/19/2020
I have towed with the Curt A20 for a few thousand miles. I really like this hitch. The visual hooked versus unkooked indicator is awesome. It operates flawlessly. I do get some chucking over bridge expansion joints. However, it seems like most people have this problem. On normal roads it pulls great.
Dave
6/20/2021
Curt A20 still performing flawlessly.
by:
Frank
04/16/2025
This was an easy install. Very heavy and ready to pull my trailer!
An excellent experience with etrailer.com
An excellent experience with etrailer.com
Gwendolyn Y.
4/17/2025
The New hitch looks great in your truck, Frank! Have you taken it out for a spin yet?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/18/2025
@FrankP Congrats on the new camper! Do you have a trip planned yet?
by:
James
08/15/2021
2019
Ram
3500
The A20 hitch and R20 slider are outstanding products.
One issue I had was the differing instructions on bolting the two together.
The A20 instructions are for bolting to stationary’leg’ base. The R20 slider instructions are what I used and worked very well.
One issue I had was the differing instructions on bolting the two together.
The A20 instructions are for bolting to stationary’leg’ base. The R20 slider instructions are what I used and worked very well.
James
8/16/2022
This hitch has served us very well. It is a very stable when attaching rig 16K loaded and tows extremely well. We appreciate the colored indicator to ensure we are ‘hitched’ and the slider mechanism is simple and has worked very well.
by:
Randall
06/29/2023
Great Hitch, very happy with this unit. Have pulled the 18K lb fifth wheel over 25K miles (Florida to Idaho, back to Florida and now Alaska). We have covered many rough roads and challenging situations, without problems and have never had a bad couple.
The hitch indicator on front of head gives a clear indication of latching condition, and the latch handle has a locking pin for added protection. This pin is the only issue I have had, which can be trapped under the slide plate if your truck is at an angle (beyond about 35 deg) from the rv. I make it a point to pull this pin prior to backing if I am the least bit concerned.
This is a great hitch! Excellent quality and it's made here in America.
The hitch indicator on front of head gives a clear indication of latching condition, and the latch handle has a locking pin for added protection. This pin is the only issue I have had, which can be trapped under the slide plate if your truck is at an angle (beyond about 35 deg) from the rv. I make it a point to pull this pin prior to backing if I am the least bit concerned.
This is a great hitch! Excellent quality and it's made here in America.
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Harvey
4/8/2026
This was a great purchase and it’s made backing into tight camping spots so much easier. 100 satisfied with this hitch and slider system!