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Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
Part Number: C26DV
$1,188.90
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C26DV
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 heavy 5th wheels.
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking 2-jaw system grips the king pin tight to reduce rattle and noise.
- Know You're Hooked Up at a Glance: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows coupling, towing, or uncoupled status.
- Easy, One-Person Removal: Fast 1-pin head release lets one person lift the hitch out when not towing.
- Set the Right Level: Height adjusts from 13" to 17" to match trailer height and maintain bed clearance.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Heavy 5th Wheels with Confidence: 25,000 lbs GTW and 6,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is made for serious towing. With a gross towing weight rating of 25,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 6,250 lbs, it’s built from sturdy steel and finished in a durable carbide powder coat to handle tough hauls. Whether you’re pulling long miles or loaded heavy, the solid build gives you that rock-steady feeling every time you hitch up.
Secure Grip on the King Pin: Interlocking Two-Piece Jaw System
The interlocking 2-jaw system wraps fully around the king pin for 360-degree contact. That design keeps the connection tight and cuts down on rattle compared to slide-bar models. It’s quieter, smoother, and feels locked in when you pull away—just the kind of connection that gives you confidence towing big fifth wheels down the highway.
Always Know When You’re Ready to Tow: Three-Point Color Indicator System
Curt’s color-coded indicator tells you exactly what position the jaws are in—red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, and green for locked in and ready to tow. The indicator is easy to see from the cab or the side of the bed, so you can double-check at a glance before hitting the road. The handle is lockable with a padlock (sold separately) and resets itself after you unhook, so it’s ready for the next trip.
Smooth Ride from a Fully Articulating Torsion Head
The torsion head moves with your trailer for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride. By suppressing road shock and reducing towing noise, it helps keep things steady on uneven pavement or long stretches of interstate. Paired with the included plastic lube plate, hookup stays smooth and consistent every time.
Quick Removal When You Need an Open Bed: One-Pin Head Design
When it’s time to clear out your bed space, just pull one pin and lift off the head—no extra tools needed. The fast one-pin head removal makes it easier for one person to handle without special equipment. With 4" of height adjustment built in, you can also fine-tune your setup between 13" and 17" for proper trailer leveling before you hit the road again.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 25,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 6,250 lbs
Dimensions
- Height adjustment: 13" to 17"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
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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Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for What to Know About the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails
Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the CURT Universal Carbide Black Finish Fifth Wheel Base Rails. Now, these base rails will install in your truck bed. And they provide the necessary attachment points for your fifth wheel hitch installation. Now, when these rails are used with the CURT's Custom Mounting Brackets, which we sell separate on a website, these rails will cut in half the time it takes to install your fifth wheel trailer hitch.
We mentioned the finish on this. I'm gonna zoom in and sort of show it. It's a carbide black finish, sort of like a matte black finish, so it matches the finish if you use it on the CURT Q5 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch. Now, these rails are universal, so they will work with the following fifth wheel hitches. They work with the CURT brand, the Draw-Tite, the Hidden Hitch, the Reese, and even the Husky.
This part here will include the two base rails. Now, we mentioned the mounting brackets, the custom mounting brackets, the hardware, and an installation kit is all sold separately. The length on these rails, if we put a tape measure on them from one end to the other, right at 43 inches long. But that should do it for the review on the CURT Universal Carbide Black Finish Fifth Wheel Base Rails.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
973 reviews
by:
Brian M.
05/18/2026
Normally I'm pleased with Curt hardware/equipment, but this time I'm not as impressed. This 5th wheel rail and mount kit was supposedly designed for my 2002 F250, however the mounts that bolt to the frame didn't fit properly. I had to ream out the factory holes in the frame to allow the front bolts to secure the mount to the frame, and I had to ream out two of the holes in the mount to allow the rear rail bolts to work. Also there is a hole in the center of the mount as well as a corresponding hole in the frame that could be used to provide a 3rd securing bolt for the mount to the frame, however the frame is designed with a concave portion the and the mount is flat. A spacer could be used to fill the gap, or the mount could have been designed to better forth the frame in this section. As it is, there are only 2 bolts per mount securing it to the frame. When I have time I'll find a spacer to fill this gap and add a 3rd bolt to better secure the mount and thus the rails to my pickup. The carbide finish looks great and the rails and mount are built strong, just they could have been designed to fit better and more secure than they were.
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Ronald
09/03/2026
2001
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Super fast shipping! Many thanks!
by:
Walter, R
01/20/2016
Thanks Etrailer for great customer service and quick delivery. Received my rail kit in time to install for my weekend trip. Michelle s. Was very helpful in getting me the right part and at a great price.
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Patrick
06/19/2023
Very solid and well built. Installation took me longer than advertised. The instructions were a little vague, but I figured it out. A few extra carriage bolts and flange nuts would have been nice. All in all, everything lined up perfectly when I measured carefully as outlined in the instructions. I towed with it yesterday for the first time, and it worked great!
by:
Martin
02/16/2024
2003
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
My wife and I installed this in 3 hrs. We are in our mid 70’s. We had access to a 2 post lift which made this much easier as we could raise and lower the truck as needed for access. Although some say the instructions were vague I had no problem, just read them through first and begin. As the instructions stated some vehicles may have some differences as we found that the hole for the front driver side bolt needed to be drilled into the frame. After the bracket was mounted we just used the existing hole in the bracket as a guide. We previously installed an AIR LIFT AL59393 kit and it works great with this rail kit. We did our research to be sure they worked together. If you want to be sure about compatibility call etrailer and talk to one of the experts.
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Chris
09/10/2021
Ordering from etrailer was a great decision! I got a confirmation email for my order within minutes and an email it had shipped in just a few hours. I was given an expected delivery date and it actually showed up a day early. I’m super impressed with the customer service! I bought a fifth wheel hitch and found an [online] video for my truck and hitch that was extremely helpful, especially since all the RV dealers in the area were two months out to install it. All in all dealing with etrailer has been a great experience and I will definitely be going back for any of my other RV needs!
by:
Terry
06/17/2022
2019
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Easy to order from etrailer with fast shipping. Ordered on Mon estimated delivery on Fri but came in only 2 days for a deliver Wed. Curt A25 hitch packaged very well good instruction easy assembly on tailgate filling installed and torqued in less that 30 mins.
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Shawn
08/16/2022
Ive been using this fifth wheel set up for about 5 months now and I don't have any complaints. I pull a 2022 Heartland Cyclone 4006 toyhauler fifth wheel. Loaded down its usually weighing between 18 to 20,000 lbs depending on what we are hauling.
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James
09/11/2021
It is well built. Directions could have better illustrations. Putting handle together was the most difficult part of process. It dropped right into my existing rails. Have not hooked my fifth wheel yet, but very satisfied with the finished product.
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Andy N
08/25/2016
2003
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Only pulled camper for 20 miles so far, but hitch seemed to work great! Very easy to install and put together. Took about 3-4 hrs start to finish.
by:
Lonnie
02/12/2020
2000
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Installation of the Curt C16443-204 custom rail kit was a snap on my 2000 F350 dually. The instructions were pretty generic but not to hard to figure out. Once in place it was easy to line line everything up to fit the hitch in and tighten everything down.
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Peter C
09/11/2016
Customer service for product selection and order entry were excellent and focused on my interests and needs. The hitch, custom installation kit, and harness were shipped very quickly and arrived sooner than expected. Everything arrived in excellent condition. Assembly and installation instructions were very clear and specific, and I was able to assemble and install everything with no problems and in a very reasonable amount of time. Total cost was roughly half of what it would have been if I had purchased the products and had them installed by a dealer. I am very satisfied with my experience dealing with etrailer.com, and would highly recommend them to anyone shopping for towing products.
Peter C.
10/23/2017
Awesome. The hitch has worked great. Very, Very happy with the purchase,delivery, installation which I did myself, and performance of the product.Thanks again,Ill be sure to refer anyone who needs products you offer to you.
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Robert
01/25/2019
1999
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Great price for a decent product. I would have given 5 stars but the instructions are crapy. If your thinking of getting this kit and your a do it your self-kind of person. The 60 minutes install won't work. I spent 4 hours on mine. I was missing one lock washer I think even though it's not called out in the picture. Lay out all your fasteners first! There are two spacer/washers that are thinner than the rest. Make sure you get them in the proper location. The brake fasteners go between the plate and frame. From the instruction, it looks like they pass through the frame. They don't so I will need to remove the left plate to get that right. Other than that it's a great product that could use a better instruction sheet.
Robert S.
1/26/2020
I have pulled my 5th wheel over 5k miles since installed. The plates and bolts have not rusted and still look great.
by:
David
03/19/2026
2002
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Amazing product. Perfect fit. Great price.
by:
Morgan
06/28/2022
Easy to install, rebuilt the truck bed the 5th wheel camper was rear ended and destroyed the old hitch.
Morgan
6/29/2023
Easy to install, excellent product. My 14Yo son and I removed the bed, replaced the bed struts and installed the new hitch. Perfect fit
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Syd
12/27/2023
I HAVEN'T HAD ONE PROBLEM WITH MY HITCH. I bought it about a year ago. I arrived sooner than I was told it would and it is still in the box. I never opened it or installed it. But I do plan to.
Syd
12/30/2024
I think it is impressive and tells you that CURT HITCHES are confidant in there products, that they reach out after a year and ask how it is performing. How time flies. Its been another year and my hitch is still in the box it came in. I sold the truck I was going to put it on and have not replaced it with one that I plan to hang onto long enough to bother installing it on. I will have another F series truck though as my forever truck, that this will fit. At that time I will proudly install this hitch. I cant wait!
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Phillip
04/25/2024
One year removed from installation at this point. Installation went as well as could be expected, as my truck had 350,000 miles and 23 years in service at the time of installation. Compounding the situation was a very thick spray-in bedliner and a pretty severe bow in the bed from a dropped load. I had to leave out a few of the rail spacers on account of the aforementioned handicaps. I'll report that with some careful, coordinated bolt tightening, after all items were in place, I have 2 heavy, high quality 5th-wheel rails that work well. I'm in the salt belt, (the truck is from Phoenix), so I re-painted everything that was exposed and it's held up well so far. I'd recommend for other customers, both the product and the store. etrailer is great and so is Curt - this is my second Curt product from etrailer and both were great experiences all-around.
by:
Clifton
08/18/2019
I have pulled a 16,000 lbs 5th wheel over 13,000 miles with this hitch and no issues. It arrived with the package damaged and the handle bent. Etrailer quickly replaced the part. The base will rust if not covered. If you remain hooked up for an over night stay, you will need to lower your jacks to stabilize and prevent rocking do to the hitch’s design. Great product.
by:
John
08/26/2019
Took me a month, but I finally got the Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch in my truck and took it for nearly 150 mile trip to see how it would work. My wife and I both were amazed at how quiet and the bouncing, snapping, popping and cussing were all gone. This hitch is absolutely amazing. Before, when I just pulled out of my driveway, the old fifth wheel would snap and pop loudly several times. It was so quiet with the Curt A25 (new one), both of us looked at each other and looked back to see if the trailer was moving with us. (It was) Thank you to Curt for building it so well and to all of the people at etrailer that recommended it and ensuring it was all right.
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Ed
03/05/2021
Bought these rails for my 5th wheel trail hitch and they out performed my expectations, they lined up with the factory holes in the truck frame and bolted right in and plus they held up to the few time I had to lock up my brakes when I was cut off. For sure i thought I would lose my rig with with the hitch breaking away or the rails giving out but they performed like they're supposed to do. I highly recommend them and more so cause of the great price. Can't be beat!!
by:
Michael
03/06/2024
2004
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
I ordered this for my 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty. Shipping was fast and arrived in good condition. Installation was straight forward and works perfect for the multiple 5th wheel hitches I’ve used it for. Would buy here again if I ever need anything else. Also, the price was the same or cheaper than elsewhere and the detailed and helpful website was the deciding factor why I purchased here.
by:
Roland
11/15/2018
2002
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Product came without any hardware. Box was undamaged ,just no hardware with it.
I called customer service .They were very helpful and had the appropriate hardware sent out.
A week later the hardware package showed up and installation was straight forward. I started on the passenger side as that is the easiest because the drivers side has brake cables that must be disconnected .My truck is a dually so I jacked it up ,used jack stands,wheel chocks, and removed the wheels. This proved to make the installation much easier. Installation time 4 hours . Took my time. Had to drill a couple of holes for the front bolts to the frame but I am very satisfied . Took off one star for the bolts being missed. Etrailer is great .
I called customer service .They were very helpful and had the appropriate hardware sent out.
A week later the hardware package showed up and installation was straight forward. I started on the passenger side as that is the easiest because the drivers side has brake cables that must be disconnected .My truck is a dually so I jacked it up ,used jack stands,wheel chocks, and removed the wheels. This proved to make the installation much easier. Installation time 4 hours . Took my time. Had to drill a couple of holes for the front bolts to the frame but I am very satisfied . Took off one star for the bolts being missed. Etrailer is great .
by:
Derek
05/24/2024
This is the fourth time I've installed a 5th wheel kit on any of my trucks,i have done this many time. This time I went with three Curt 16443 5th wheel brackets. Poor instructions, I could have bought a different kit with better instructions for significantly less. Buy the universal 5th wheel kit from your local autoparts store.
Also, this kit only uses TWO grade 5 bolts to secure each bracket to the frame whereas the universal kit uses two bolts per bracket (four brackets total), nor can I seem to find an install video. Overall, I am not happy.
Also, this kit only uses TWO grade 5 bolts to secure each bracket to the frame whereas the universal kit uses two bolts per bracket (four brackets total), nor can I seem to find an install video. Overall, I am not happy.
by:
Nolan
11/03/2021
2008
Ford
F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis
My 5th wheel package was robbed during shipping.
When I received it, the box had obviously been opened and then taped shut.
When I opened it, the base of the 5th wheel hitch was gone!
I called etrailer's customer support and they were amazing.
I sent pictures of the package I took before and after I opened the package.
The customer support rep said that was all I needed to do.
And they shipped a new base two days later.
I just received the base of the hitch.
I am extremely happy that etrailer's customer support was so responsive when I had a serious problem!
Thank you etrailer customer support!
When I received it, the box had obviously been opened and then taped shut.
When I opened it, the base of the 5th wheel hitch was gone!
I called etrailer's customer support and they were amazing.
I sent pictures of the package I took before and after I opened the package.
The customer support rep said that was all I needed to do.
And they shipped a new base two days later.
I just received the base of the hitch.
I am extremely happy that etrailer's customer support was so responsive when I had a serious problem!
Thank you etrailer customer support!
by:
Walter
07/27/2019
2003
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
I ordered the hitch mount for a 2003 F250. When I received it the instructions said it doesn’t fit some 2003 models. Had I known this I wouldn’t have bought it. I had to drill several holes to make it fit and it was missing some hardware. It is not coming back off but I’m less than happy with the misinformation.
Rachael H.
8/1/2019
For clarification according to the installation instructions the fit note regarding 2003 and earlier models was in reference to competitors 5th wheel systems, and not in reference to the vehicle fit. For this kit the passenger side frame hanger will need to have holes drilled for complete installation.
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view full answer... - Recommended Base Rails For A 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty For a 2003 Ford F-350 you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F250 and F350 # C16443-204 in order to mount your Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16130.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Installation Kit That Fits A 2000 Ford F-350The Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # C16424-104 is actually meant to fit 2011 and newer Ford Super Duty Trucks. Instead, I recommend using the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F250 and F350 # C16443-204. These are also custom brackets for your Truck and will minimize drilling for installation.
view full answer... - Rear Axle Air Bag Kit and 5th Wheel Base Rails for 2000 Ford F-350 Dually Short BedPull-Rite Super-Glide hitches come in a version that fits only their own rails and also in a version intended for industry-standard rails (ISRs) like those in the Curt Custom-Fit Base Rail Kit # C16443-204. This rail kit, which includes both custom under-bed brackets and industry-standard base rails, will accept any 5th wheel hitch made for ISRs. For an AirLift rear-axle air bag kit that works with a 5th wheel installation you can use kit # AL88298. This fits both 2WD and 4WD trucks and...
view full answer... - Which Air Bag Suspension Kit Fits 2000 Ford F-250 with Fifth Wheel Rail KitWe have an air bag suspension enhancement kit that fits your 2000 Ford F-250 that is also compatible with an in-bed hitch with the Firestone part # F2550 but the Air Lift you mentioned is not it. There isn't a longer bolt solution or anything else that would allow it to work. The Curt bracket kit part # C16443 is correct for your truck as well or we have it with the rails part # C16443-204.
view full answer... - Can Reese Elite Hitch Install on Curt Adapter Rails for More Height on a 2021 Ford F-450 Puck SystemHey Bryan, thanks for reaching out! Your Reese Elite Series Hitch (discontinued part 30143) has a height range of 14-1/2" - 17" and is only able to secure to the OEM puck system on your 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty, so we either need to get you a taller hitch that mounts directly to the pucks or you can use the Curt Adapter Rails # C88KR with a different hitch to gain more height like what you said. The first option I recommend exploring is the B&W Companion # BWRVK3305 because it installs...
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- How To Install a Curt A25 5TH Wheel Hitch In a 2024 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep/Puck SystemYou have a couple options for installing the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 in the bed of your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory in bed hitch system. First we have the Adapter Rails # C29BR which fit into the pucks and give you the ISR mounting points. Do note this will raise the hitch 2" so you will likely need to lower the height of the hitch. The next option is replacing your ISR Base # C16907 with the Ram Base # C16021 so you can install the hitch directly into the factory...
view full answer... - 5TH Wheel Rail Kit and 5TH Wheel Hitches For a 2005 Ford F-350 Depending on what mounts were used to attach to your frame you are going to need either the Curt Universal Rail Kit # C16200 or Curt Custom Fit Rail Kit # C16448-204. The custom fit rail kit uses mounting holes in the frame with custom brackets to connect the above bed rails. While the universal kit requires you to drill holes into the frame below the mounting holes to secure to the frame. You will need to check your frame to see which mounts were used or if they may still be in place....
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Footprint of the Curt A25 5th Wheel HitchHey David, the Curt A25 # C16180 will work with your 8' bed and is not a sliding hitch. You don't need a sliding hitch with an 8' bed since the bed is long enough. This hitch will just drop into any standard set of 5th wheel rails, and will be ready to roll. What kind of dimensions do you need? I can tell you this hitch has a 22" x 29" footprint, but if you're looking for something else, let me know! With your trailer being 18k, I'd get either a 20 or 25k so this hitch is perfectly fine...
view full answer... - Highest Capacity Fifth Wheel Hitch and Gooseneck Solution for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500The problem is we don't have any gooseneck setups that have a 36k capacity at all, and the options that allow for both gooseneck and fifth wheel have considerably lower capacity than you'd need.
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit and Hitch Recommendation for 2020 GMC 3500 without OEM Rail KitThe correct Curt rail kit you need for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 long bed without the OEM rail kit is the part # C16429-204 so that you can install a Curt hitch like the very well designed A20 part # C16140 which has more capacity than you'd need and has the best jaw design Curt has come up with which gives you a quiet and very secure ride quality. These two part numbers would be all that you'd need.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 20219 Ford F-350Hey Eric, easily the B&W Companion # BWRVK3305 is going to be the best 5th wheel hitch you can get. These hitches are made in the USA, have a 25,000 lb capacity, and will drop right into the OEM pucks on your Ford. If you have regular ISR rails you can use # BWRVK3200 which has only a 16K capacity but its still made by B&W, or you can use the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 which has the 25K capacity you're looking for, but it isn't made by B&W.
view full answer... - How Can I Swap My Curt A25 From My Chevy 2500 OEM Prep to My 2024 Ram 2500 With OEM Prep?Hello Cory, If only the truck manufacturers would use the same OEM Prep Package layout, you would not be in this predicament. You’ve got a couple of ways to install the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch # C16180 in your 2024 Ram 2500 with the factory OEM Prep Package. You and your wife look like such lovely people, so it pains me to say that is indeed going to cost you a pretty penny..... One option is to use the Adapter Rails # C29BR, which drop right into the factory pucks and give you standard...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2019-2025 RAM 3500 Cab ChassisHey Tony. To use the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch item # C16180 on a 2021 Ram 3500 cab and chassis, you're going to need to install the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit item # C16200. There are no custom fit kits for the cab and chassis models so these will require some drilling to get set up. Do you have any kind of utility or flat bed installed on your truck? You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel and Rails for a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DuallyHenry, it sounds like you're looking for something like the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. This hitch has a 25k capacity, is made by Curt, and will work great with your toy hauler. Ideally I'd say you do no drilling to install the rails but for what you're looking for the best we can do is the semi-custom install kit which will require less drilling than a universal hitch but still some drilling....
view full answer... - How to Select Hitch Height Setting for Curt A25 Fifth Wheel HitchHey Mark, it really comes down to what's going to allow your trailer to sit level with at least 4-6 inches of bed rail to trailer overhang clearance. Since the A20 and the A25 are very similar I would assume you'd want to use the same set of mounting holes on the A25 as the old hitch as long as the trailer was being towed level. But you should verify after that point if your trailer is able to be towed level.
view full answer... - What is Needed to Turn Curt A25 Fixed Hitch Into Sliding HitchHey Mike, The setup you have uses the standard Curt A25 # C16180 fixed hitch, and you'll actually need a different part, as Curt has updated the sliders on their hitches to be higher quality. So to turn your A25 fixed hitch into a slider hitch, all you need is the following: - Curt S25 Slider for A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C43DR
view full answer... - Correct Legs to Adapt Curt A30 Hitch With 2022 Ford F-350 W/ Prep PackageHey Daniel, to use the Curt A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with your 2022 Ford F-350 you'll just need to swap the legs with the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package # C25JR. If there is anything else I can help you with, feel free to drop a comment and let me know!
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Base Rails for a 1998 Ford F-150 Hey Dan, so for your 1998 Ford F-150 you can use the install kit # C16437-204 on both the 6' and 8' beds. For a hitch though, you are going to need to use a sliding hitch like the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider # C16566, but if you have a long bed you can use a fixed hitch like # C16180.
view full answer... - What Are The Differences Between The Curt Q24, Q25, And A25 5th Wheel Trailer HitchesThe three 5th wheel hitches that you are inquiring about are the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs, part # C16245 Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs, part # C16265 Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs, part # C16180 The only differences between the Q24 and Q25 is the Q24 is the weight limit. The Q24 is rated for 24,000 lbs, the Q25 is rated for 25,000 lbs. These two 5th wheel hitches cannot be used with a rotating pin box....
view full answer... - Comparing Goose Box to 5th Wheel Pin Box and Hitch Regarding Articulation and CapacityThe Reese Goose Box # RP94720 has an integrated air back and shock system that will help on rough terrain. It works very much the same as some pin boxes like the Trailair Flex Air- 21,000 lbs # RP85FR. The issue you will find is that your trailer weight given is greater than the pin boxes we carry. The Goose Box is only rated for 20K and our pin boxes max at 21K. For the capacity you are seeking, I recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch- 25,000 lbs # C16180 which has a fully...
view full answer... - Can You Add 5th Wheel Pucks To a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500I do have an option for you but if they were not installed from the factory, there is no way to add pucks to a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Therefore, if you want to install a fifth wheel hitch you will need to install a set of above bed base rails like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16429-204. I have attached an install video I did on this kit if you'd like to give it a watch. These rails will work with pretty much any hitch so long as said hitch is designed to...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-250 with and without Factory Puck SystemI 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...
view full answer... - Can Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used with Rota Flex Pin BoxIf you locked out the rotating portion of the Rota-Flex pin box you could use the Curt Q24 # C16245 with it. Or if you wanted to keep using that feature of the pin box you could go with the A25 hitch part # C16180 which is a redesigned version of the Q24 that will work with the RotaFlex.
view full answer... - Fitting A New 5th Wheel Hitch On A Truck With Older Style RailsI do have a solution that will allow you to keep the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Mounting Brackets # DM8552027 that are already installed on your vehicle. You will have to change your existing older style rails for universal rails that will fit newer style hitches. The Universal Above-Bed Base Rails for Demco # DM6071 will work great, as this will bolt up to your current brackets. For the 5th wheel hitch itself, I recommend either the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16120 or the...
view full answer... - Recommended Curt 5th Wheel Hitch For 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 For 20,000 lb TrailerSince your Alliance trailer has a 20,000 lb GVWR, you'll need a hitch with a capacity that exceeds that, and the best option from Curt is the A-Series. You didn't mention if your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 had the OEM puck system, or if you already have bed rails installed, or if it was a short bed or long bed, so I'll list out every potential option: - Short Bed WITHOUT OEM Puck System: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16429-204 & Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider...
view full answer... - Does Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch Ride in the Center of the Rails on a 2008 Ford F-250 or F-350?Yes, the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 will sit in the center of the rails. If you take a look at the diagram I've added you can see where you would need to install the Curt Brackets and Base Rails # C16448-204 on your 2008 Ford F-250 or F-350 and where the center line of the hitch is in relation to the brackets.
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- Is The Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch Compatible With Rota Flex Pin Boxes The whole Curt Q-Series line like the Curt Q25 # C16265 you referenced is not compatible with the Rota Flex pin box line like the # LC328330, nor are they compatible with rotating pin boxes. The pivoting system of the pin box works against the pivoting system of the hitch head and can cause the components of the head to deteriorate, ultimately leading to the hitch head failing. The only option is to either replace the pin box with one of the same bolt pattern or to replace the hitch....
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rails are working out just fine, no problems at all.