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  1. 5th Wheel Hitch
  2. Q Hitch
  3. 25000 lbs GTW
  4. OEM - GM
  5. Fixed 5th Wheel
  6. Standard - Double Jaw
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2013 Cadillac XTS
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Q Hitch 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

Part Number: C97FR
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You camp to relax. Now, you can relax behind the wheel too. This 5th-wheel hitch delivers a smooth ride and a reliable connection, with a color-coded indicator that shows you're locked in so you can focus on the trip, not the hitch. 1-800-940-8924 to order Q Hitch 5th wheel hitch part number C97FR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Q Hitch products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Q Hitch 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Q Hitch 5th Wheel Hitch - C97FR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Strength You Can Trust: Rated for 25,000 lbs GTW and 6,250 lbs vertical load for towing heavy 5th wheels.
  • Know You’re Hooked Up at a Glance: Color-coded indicator shows if jaws are open, ready, or locked.
  • Smooth, Quiet Towing: Dual jaw wraps around king pin while 360° pivoting head and bushings cut slop and chucking.
  • Simple Puck System Installation: Includes hitch, legs, and hardware for drop-in fit with no extra rails.
  • Easy Hitch Removal: Pull two sets of pins to lift off the head and release from pucks without tools.

Features to know about

Rated to Handle Heavy 5th Wheels: 25,000 lbs GTW and 6,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit

This hitch is built from heavy-duty steel and rated for 25,000 lbs GTW with a 6,250 lbs vertical load limit. It’s designed to handle the biggest fifth wheels with confidence and gives you room to grow if you upgrade to a heavier camper later on. The powder-coated finish helps resist rust and wear so it stays tough season after season. Every time you back in and hitch up, the solid feel of the connection gives you that peace of mind you want when pulling serious weight.

Locked In and Ready to Tow: Color-Coded Indicator for Quick Visual Checks

Before you pull away, a quick look at the color-coded indicator tells you exactly what the jaws are doing—red means uncoupled, yellow means ready to couple, and green means you’re locked in for towing. You can see it from outside the bed so there’s no need to climb in just to double-check your connection. It’s a simple way to confirm everything’s secure before hitting the road.

Close-up technical image of Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch color-coded coupling indicator with labeled positions for uncoupled, ready-to-couple, and locked states.

Quiet, Smooth Towing: Dual Jaw with 360-Degree Pivoting Head

The dual-jaw design wraps tight around the king pin for full contact, cutting down on clunking and slop that single-jaw hitches often have. The hitch head pivots 360 degrees on a spherical axial bearing, and rubber bushings help take up shock and reduce chucking. The result is a steady, quiet ride that feels more comfortable on long hauls.

Technical diagram of Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch head assembly with labeled callouts identifying components like jaws, pivot system, and locking handle.

Free Up Your Bed Fast: Two-Step, Tool-Free Removal

When the trip’s done and it’s time to clear your truck bed, this hitch breaks down in two steps with no tools. Pull one set of pins to lift off the head, then use the handles on the legs to release it from the anchors. The parts are still heavy but manageable, making it easier to switch between towing duty and everyday use without hassle.

Built Tough for Years of Use: Steel Construction with Powder Coat Finish

Made from steel with a carbide powder coat finish, this hitch is built to last through rough roads and repeated use. The coating helps protect against corrosion so it stays looking good while standing up to tough conditions over time. It’s a rock-solid design that keeps working season after season with minimal upkeep.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Gross towing weight: 25,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 6,250 lbs

Dimensions

  • Hitch height: 13" to 17"

Construction

  • Material: Steel with carbide powder coat finish

Warranty

  • Warranty: 10-Year limited

Note

This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

463 reviews
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You camp to relax. Now, you can relax behind the wheel too. This 5th-wheel hitch delivers a smooth ride and a reliable connection, with a color-coded indicator that shows you're locked in so you can focus on the trip, not the hitch.

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Box was pretty beaten up, but the hitch looks great! Thanks for the quick shipment.



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Montrell was great he helped me everything I needed to fill my order



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Can’t wait to get it hook up to my camper . Quick shipping got it in to days Thanks E-Trailer.



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I love this hitch. The ease of install and de-install makes it worth the cost. It gets a smooth ride with our fifth wheel camper.



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Excellent hitch but one problem, shipping packaging. By the time the package arrived box was torn open, parts missing and hitch scuffed . I had to make a trip to the hardware store to replace missing bolt and washers.Need stronger package for such a heavy item .

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Brooke M.

4/16/2025

I am so sorry to hear that, David. Shipping is a monster sometimes. Let me look into how we can make this right and we will reach out to you!



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Everyone very helpful great place to deal with. Excellent product selection. Everything you can think of. Great customer service. Fit perfect with the new Chevy puck system. So easy to install and use.



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I received my new fifth wheel hitch in 3 days. The delivery was very fast. It looks like a very well built and heavy duty hitch.



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Fast shipping, great price and easy ins tallation.



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well built heavy duty hitch very happy with the guy that work with me to order the right hitch, needed oem puck system



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Shipping was fast but the boxing department needs work. Box was destroyed in shipping because of thin/cheap quality. Luckily all the parts were still there!

Fitment is a little tight too tight, have to really jump on it to make it go into the “pucks”. Not sure if its the hitch or the factory puck system



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etrailer's online information was accurate & correct. I'd purchased the same hitch from one of their competitors & needed to return it since they were supposedly unaware that GMC changed there tow package hole spacing in 2020. Delivery of my Curt Q25 for my 2021 Chevy 2500 was quick, when promised & the correct product. With the bed tow preparation package installation was a snap, 4 bolts to assemble & install. It took me about an hour and a half total which included uncrating & searching for my torque wrench.



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Purchased second Curt hitch from E-Trailer in 4 years. 1st hitch arrived missing key component parts that required a visit to a Curt dealer and swapping out the top head. This recent hitched arrived in 2 shipments- the bottom arrived on a Wednesday and then the second package containing the head arrived a day later missing bolts. The Chevy dealer who installed this hitch charged me $350 to go out and purchase the missing bolts and the install.
All component parts should be wrapped in secure packaging and secured inside the base piece so when the outside box arrives damaged, you won’t be out of luck with missing pieces.



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very easy to use



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You need to work on your shipping dept



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Great product and shipped on time with no issues



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Shipping was quick and setup was easy!



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Great hitch! Easy to assemble and very heavy duty. Excellent fitment in the 2020 Silverado 3500HD. Tows great with a solid feel and little to no noise.



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Very easy to assemble, very easy to install. Works perfectly. Very happy with it.

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Brooke M.

4/10/2025

Looks perfect, Steven! Glad everything went smoothly :)



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I am so thankful for the support I received from Roger. He helped me every step of the way and answered all my questions. I cannot say enough about the awesome customer service. This was my first time purchasing from etrailer.com and I am very pleased. My new Q25 head works perfectly in my Silverado. Thanks again



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Showed up quickly, this is the 3rd purchase from etrailer.com, they have great customer service, they know their products, prices are reasonable and they ship fast. I also purchased the bed cover from them.



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The Curt Q25 works great on our truck with the factory puck system really a nice smooth pull for or Jayco 5th wheel



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This hitch is the BOMB! It fit my 2020 Silverado 3500HD perfectly! It was so easy to put together with the detailed instructions, and dropped right in. Just some minor adjustments to the locking handles is all hat was needed. By removing the head, I can lift the pieces myself! This will make pulling my 40’ 5th Wheel a breeze!
This was the best decision I could have made!



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Fits great. Simple instructions.

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Gwendolyn Y.

3/26/2025

Looks great in your truck, Raymond! What kind of 5th wheel are you going to be hauling?



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Great price for 25k hitch, but it did not fit into my puck system. I had to loosen some bolts to have it fot. Then tighten them again.

Delivery was fast. But shipping g box was I'm terrible condition.



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Decal on crooked. The main part just barely made it in the box. Wood and Styrofoam over everything.
Paint is excellent, metal workmanship is excellent.
I will purchase this again.
Not their fault that shipping was bad.
It seems to be very sturdy hitch.

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Bill

5/25/2026

HD 5th Whl. Hitch. After 5k miles it is just like the day I bought it. No problems. If there is a negative, its heavy to take in and out of pu box.


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