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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 20K
Part Number: C35WV
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C35WV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Heavy-Duty Towing Power: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs vertical load for secure hauling of large 5th wheels.
- Lightweight Handling: Weighs just 60 lbs and is 65% lighter than traditional hitches, making removal and setup easy for one person.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: ShockDrop isolator absorbs bumps and chucking to reduce jarring between truck and trailer.
- Fast, Visible Coupling: Open-faced funnel head and bolted-on coupler make alignment simple and visible from your backup camera.
- Level, Safe Setup: Adjustable height from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" with a built-in 5" offset for improved clearance.
Features to know about
Built to Haul Heavy 5th Wheels with Ease: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch packs serious strength into a lightweight frame. It’s rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 5,000 lbs vertical load limit, giving you all the muscle you need for big fifth-wheel trailers without the struggle of a heavy hitch. The sturdy steel construction and reinforced head connection point deliver reliable performance every time you hit the road.
Heavy-Duty Performance in a 60-lb Lightweight Package
Traditional hitches can be a workout just to move, but this one weighs only 60 lbs—65 percent lighter than most 5th-wheel hitches. Its unique 2-piece design and built-in grip points make it easier to lift in and out of the bed without extra help. Lighter doesn’t mean weaker though; the steel build and carbide black powder coat finish give it the durability to stand up to thousands of miles of towing.
Smooth, Controlled Ride with ShockDrop Technology
Rough roads and heavy loads can cause jarring or chucking that wears you out fast. The Curt CrossWing uses ShockDrop technology with a cushioned isolator at the pivot point to absorb bumps and vibrations. It keeps your ride quieter and more stable by reducing the transfer of shock between truck and trailer—so long trips feel steady instead of harsh.
Simplified Hookup You Can See from the Cab
Hooking up is faster thanks to an open-faced head and wedge-shaped coupler that bolts around your trailer’s king pin. The wide, angled contact surface lines up perfectly with a third brake light camera view, so you can see it lock into place from inside the cab. Once it’s set, an ergonomic handle lets you secure it without climbing in and out multiple times.
Set It Up for Your Rig: Three Height Settings from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8"
Getting your trailer level is straightforward with three points of height adjustment between 16-3/8" and 20-3/8". That flexibility helps fine-tune your setup for proper bed rail clearance and balanced towing. An included lube plate adds smooth turning of the king pin inside the coupler, completing a hitch system designed for stable, confident towing trip after trip.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Offset: 5"
- Height adjustment: 16-3/8" to 20-3/8"
Weight
- Weight: 60 lbs
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note
- This hitch is not compatible with the Curt X5 base rail adapter (16210).
16600 Curt Cross Wing Light Weight Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
16204 Curt Universal, Carbide Fifth Wheel Base Rails
16411 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit
Replaces 16413
Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 20K
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for In-Depth Review of the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Dodge Ram
Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Curt CrossWing Lightweight Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch. This hitch is going to mount into your truck bed so that you can tow your fifth wheel trailer hitch. Like most fifth wheel hitches, this is going to have a place for you to hook up your king pin from your trailer. What really sets this hitch apart is just how lightweight it is.
So this top portion here is actually going to be mounted onto your king pin on your trailer, so if you we're to ever need to remove your fifth wheel hitch from your truck bed, so that you would have more clearance if you're hauling other things that you wanna put in the truck bed. This is only gonna weigh about 62 pounds, about 61.5 pounds, which is ridiculously light for a fifth wheel hitch. I can't imagine any other fifth wheel hitch being able to pick up that easily. Typically it takes a couple people to move or you've gotta disassemble it, break it into smaller parts or use a hoist to lift it up out of your truck bed. So this being sixty one and a half pounds is gonna make it super convenient to take out of your truck bed if you ever need more clearance and if you're the kind of person that is towing frequently but then also using your truck bed, so you need that clearance.
This is gonna be a great option for you. Kind of standalone in the industry right now at how lightweight this is and yet it's still gonna do a really good job for you. It's gonna connect to your base rails with an installation kit that is sold separately. It's compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese and Valley, Above Bed, Base Rails, so pretty much the industry's standard, any of those will work to get this mounted onto your truck bed and then they include the pins and clips to get it secured in place. It's got a sturdy steel construction with a durable carbide powder-coat finish so it is gonna give us a 20,000 pound gross towing weight and a 5,000 pound tongue weight.
We do also have four inches of height adjustment here. So if I undo this center bolt, I can take that out and can show you we've got several different settings for our head unit, so we can raise it up like there and there, so we've got height adjustment from sixteen and three eights of an inch up to twenty and three eights of an inch, so it's going to accommodate a lot of different setups so that you can make sure that you are gonna be towing your fifth wheel trailer properly. This does have an articulating head, so as I've mentioned, this portion here is going to actually attach to the king pin on your trailer, so you've got a couple of bolts here that will pass through once you get this just slid in place. You've got the plastic lube plate here to ensure that nice smooth king pin rotation, that's gonna sit on your king pin can prevent it from falling off with those bolts going through the top or on the sides there. So when you're going to hook up to your trailer, this is gonna be sitting on your king pin and then your hitch will be in your truck.
So you'll just back up and it's gonna be very easy to get that lined up and one of the really nice things is once this touches, you'll know that you're lined up properly and then you can get out and lower your jacks on your trailer. You get that sled right into place, then you've got this handle here that you just slide in, push in, turn, and then it's nice and firmly connected. You've also got the locking pin here for a little extra peace of mind that it's gonna stay in place but your head unit is gonna articulate side to side and front to back. So it's going to give you great control and coupling on uneven terrain. It's going to help eliminate your guesswork when coupling, being able to line that V-up like that, so very simple to get hooked up. We do have a cushioned isolator here that's going to give us our shock drop technology in between our head unit and our post. So that's going to help reduce our chucking and jarring for a much smoother towing experience. It's going to absorb some of that impact, prevent it from being sent up to our tow vehicle or our truck, or back to our trailer. This is going to have a five-inch offset from your king pin to your center of your hitch. So that's gonna provide some added turning clearance especially for those of you who have a shorter pickup truck beds and that's gonna be a really nice feature there and the handle is gonna be super easy to reach from the side of your truck. Very easy to undo that, like I said, it's as simple as pushing in, rotating and pulling out then you're just connected and you're ready to pull forward and away from your trailer when you're hooking up, get it all lined up lower your trailer, so it fits slides down into place. You can see we've got little push out there that's gonna fit into base spot there. Once that's all lined up, just push the handle in then rotate it forward and pull it back and then get your pin put in. So super easy to get hooked up. Like I said, kind of a standalone option here for those of you who want something that's gonna be really lightweight, easy to take out of your truck. This does come with a limited lifetime warranty. So if you we're to have any issues with it, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com, but I don't think you're gonna have any issues. I think we're gonna be very, very pleased with this especially if you are gonna have to lift it if you've lifted any other fifth wheel hitch, you know they are bulky and very heavy. So this is a really nice option to remove when you need to. They do include instructions, especially for getting that height setting set up properly and making sure that everything is gonna be attached securely, so you don't have to worry as you're going down the road. But like I said, really nice option here for those of you who are going to be needing to take your fifth wheel hitch out of your truck bed especially on a frequent basis this is gonna be like no other. So that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
543 reviews
by:
Jeffrey
06/08/2026
Arrived on time and it was in perfect condition. Easy to put together, you do need a torque wrench that goes up to 300 foot pounds. Hitching up is very easy. I did a test tow and it was a huge improvement over my old curt a16 for a smooth ride. Looking forward to my next long trip with my new crosswing hitch. Thanks etrailer
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Rick
08/29/2026
When I first purchased this hitch I was skeptical. Once I installed it, I was surprised about the weight and the easiness of putting it in and out of my truck. Since last year, I have towed my fifth wheel on 4 different occasions and am very impressed on how easy it is to hook up and how well it tows. The last time we went camping, I noticed another camper that had a bigger fifth wheel than I have and he had a Crosswing as well. I highly recommend this hitch.
by:
Sid
07/30/2025
Hmm, where to start? The hitch itself is a dream come true, it's stable, lightweight but strong, pulls my 16K fifth wheel smoothly and does everything I could ask for. The issues that I have with it are the Torque and Re-Torque requirements from Curt themselves, the Dry Lube usage, and the rust spots that have appeared on it.
Manual says, "Torque to 300 foot lbs." Do you realize how much that is? I had to buy a special wrench just to get one that went that high! Unfortunately you have to Re-Torque the hitch bolt pretty much all the time, I mean I realize it's actually the only thing holding the hitch head to the body.... But sheesh!
The other thing the manual says is to apply Dry Lubricant to the head prior to usage . Dry Lubricant makes a heck of a mess, and when it dries it's white! Makes it look like a Seagull has been using the hitch as a nesting spot.
Finally, have had this hitch since February 2025, using it since April on about four trips and I'm already getting rust areas around the safety latch/pin area and the hitch saddle itself. The saddle rust is surface and not a big deal, (that thing is never gonna rust through no matter how many decades of use). The safety latch/pin is a bit of an "I'll keep an eye on that" concern.
In summary, this hitch is perfect for us. I used to have the big grey monster and just couldn't lift it out anymore. The Curt weighs about 60 pounds and it's so easy to remove and install in seconds versus what used to take my wife and I an hour or so and lots of pain meds after. Like I said, the hitch is rock solid, easy to hookup to and easy to disengage when we arrive at a campsite. It is my pleasure to be able to endorse this hitch and give it my highest recommendation.
Manual says, "Torque to 300 foot lbs." Do you realize how much that is? I had to buy a special wrench just to get one that went that high! Unfortunately you have to Re-Torque the hitch bolt pretty much all the time, I mean I realize it's actually the only thing holding the hitch head to the body.... But sheesh!
The other thing the manual says is to apply Dry Lubricant to the head prior to usage . Dry Lubricant makes a heck of a mess, and when it dries it's white! Makes it look like a Seagull has been using the hitch as a nesting spot.
Finally, have had this hitch since February 2025, using it since April on about four trips and I'm already getting rust areas around the safety latch/pin area and the hitch saddle itself. The saddle rust is surface and not a big deal, (that thing is never gonna rust through no matter how many decades of use). The safety latch/pin is a bit of an "I'll keep an eye on that" concern.
In summary, this hitch is perfect for us. I used to have the big grey monster and just couldn't lift it out anymore. The Curt weighs about 60 pounds and it's so easy to remove and install in seconds versus what used to take my wife and I an hour or so and lots of pain meds after. Like I said, the hitch is rock solid, easy to hookup to and easy to disengage when we arrive at a campsite. It is my pleasure to be able to endorse this hitch and give it my highest recommendation.
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Jeff
08/28/2026
I have my pickup bed back! I had a “removable” slider hitch that was heavy and cumbersome enough that I left it in the truck. I replaced it with the Crosswing and I now have a removable hitch. The way the hitch mounts and the curve of the trailer mean I don’t need a slider hitch anymore. Good riddance!
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Daryl
03/27/2025
2021
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
I traded my Curt 16k slider hitch for this new crosswing
It definitely moved my trailer back 5 inches and I do not see the need for the slide hitch I rarely used.
It is lightweight and easy to manage by yourself ( my old one was just too heavy )
The new hitch has nearly eliminated all of the chucking and bucking.
It definitely moved my trailer back 5 inches and I do not see the need for the slide hitch I rarely used.
It is lightweight and easy to manage by yourself ( my old one was just too heavy )
The new hitch has nearly eliminated all of the chucking and bucking.
Brooke M.
3/27/2025
It is super nice how much easier it is to manage this one vs. other styles on the market. Really happy that this got rid of the chucking! We'd love a photo of the new set up if you feel like sending one in. I can add it to your original review :)
Daryl
3/28/2026
One later and Still love it, I switched trucks to one that has a puck system, but bought an adapter plate cause I really like the hitch. The only drawback is leaving the adapter on the camper. If you have to move it with something else you can always take the two bolts off and remove it.
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Robert
09/08/2026
2015
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
Showed up 1 day late but was still to me quickly, boxes were damaged and instructions were missing but was able to find online. Easy to install and work perfectly.
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Gene
04/28/2026
The CrossWing pulls great the issues are hooking up and unhooking. When you lift it off the hitch it isn’t smooth at all. When you hook it up it kind of falls in very hard. This isn’t a problem but the angle makes it tough.
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Jeff L
10/01/2017
2012
Chevrolet
Silverado
I feel that the installation video simplifies the process to much. Attaching the frame plates with the bolt fish wire was more difficult than the video showed. I am to blame for the first bolt. We started on the left side and fished the back bolt first. I did not check to see if the wire would go through both plate and bolt once threaded onto the bolt. I just placed the plate on the wire and then threaded the bolt onto the wire and pulled or tried to pull it through the frame hole. The wire was "bunched" on part of the bolt and would not feed through the frame and the plate holes. I stretched the wire to the point I thought I was going to lose the bolt in the frame. We ended up getting the bolt back out and using the other fish wire to feed this bolt through. We made sure we could fit both the plate and bolt through together before fishing it through the frame. Once we did one the other three went a lot easier but we only had one fish wire to use.
I had watched the installation video several times and played it while we were working. The video is good but it makes the process seem to easy.
I would like to see the video have more details about this process and have 4 fish wire instead of 2 or tell people you may want to have two more on hand for piece of mind.
I had watched the installation video several times and played it while we were working. The video is good but it makes the process seem to easy.
I would like to see the video have more details about this process and have 4 fish wire instead of 2 or tell people you may want to have two more on hand for piece of mind.
Jeff L.
10/1/2018
After a year and around 7,000 miles pulling our fifth wheel camper, I love the hitch. I have not had to use the sliding portion but glad we have it if we need it
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Christopher
07/02/2024
The installation video is very helpful friendly service and fast shipping and very accurate fitment definitely recommend e trailer for any trailer needs and accessories
Christopher
11/3/2025
Excellent bolt right up to factory holes on the frame and the instructional video is awesome highly recommend
Gwendolyn Y.
11/4/2025
@Christopher I'm glad that the video helped you out so much, Christopher! What kind of 5th wheel are you towin?
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Guy
05/18/2026
Great product, But.. anyone who thinks the install is easy has either never installed these or is not telling the truth! Access to the under bed rail bolts is near impossible!
by:
Kevin L
09/14/2016
2016
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
The installation kit fit perfect but take the time to move the spare tire and the heat shield out of the way to make it easier.
Kevin L.
10/23/2017
The products have worked flawlessly no problems and thank you for checking back with me its nice when a company cares about there costumers. Next time I need any trailer products I will definitely be contacting etrailer.
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David
07/07/2023
I recently switched to the Crosswing from a Curt Q16 slider hitch. I loved the Q16 other than the weight of it. My loaded trailer weight is around 11,500 pounds. The Crosswing is a very stout hitch, and is extremely easy to hitch and unhitch, even at slight angles. While towing, I have noticed that it is quieter than the Q16 and chucking was nearly eliminated. I have to make a fairly tight turn in my Cul-de-sac, especially if there are cars parked on the street which I always slid the Q16 back while turning. I was worried about this but had no problem making the turn. The truck and trailer were close to a 90 degree angle and I still had over 6 inches between the cab and the front cap (2019 Silverado 2500HD short bed). I would definitely recommend this hitch.
by:
Rod
04/22/2019
Last summer I made purchase of the A16 sliding 5th wheel hitch along with rails.the install took about six hours working by myself .following the enclosed instructions is important and saves time if you do it exactly as shown.I was very pleased with the delivery,it was prompt and no charge.that was great.the hitch is a slider which I think is important on a shortbed,could save damage to truck during maneuvers.my experience with etrailer has been really good and would recommend this company to anybody shopping for trailering equipment
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Craig
07/19/2024
The Curt Crosswing is wonderful. We pull a 10,000# trailer (well under the load limit for this hitch). Several things I like: 1. the ease of getting it in and out of my truck, it’s easily moved by one person (I’m 68 years old)— 2. The positive way it connects trailer to truck (this takes some getting used to, there is no “bang!” As the trailer pin slams home in a conventional fifth wheel… just a gentle glide of a lever once the hitch is in its “saddle”)- 3. Able to hookup/unhook at just about any angle… most recently I needed to unhook with the truck headed down a slight grade and angled at 45-50 degrees towards the curb side. No sweat!
The most often comments I get about the Crosswing goes something like: “That’s NOT a fifth wheel” or “I wouldn’t trust my trailer with that thing”… to each his own. The way I look at it is: Curt is a well respected hitch manufacturer who wouldn’t put their reputation at risk with an untested or “dangerous” design.
It’s different, yes, and in this case, that’s a good thing.
The most often comments I get about the Crosswing goes something like: “That’s NOT a fifth wheel” or “I wouldn’t trust my trailer with that thing”… to each his own. The way I look at it is: Curt is a well respected hitch manufacturer who wouldn’t put their reputation at risk with an untested or “dangerous” design.
It’s different, yes, and in this case, that’s a good thing.
Craig
7/20/2025
Two things have occurred to me over the past year: First, as I previously stated, this hitch is lighter than most any other “FW hitch” — light enough to be the target of “crimes of opportunity”. Easily enough rectified, Curt manufacturers a lock 23256 which offers some deterrence to theft. Second item, which may or not be an issue for others, pulling with our first, traditional FW hitch I made it a point to run our rig across a scale, GVWRGCWR was within limits. Recently we crossed another scale, I was surprised to see the GCWR had actually gone down, then I remembered the Crosswing… our previous hitch was HEAVY. Just a nice surprise.
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Bryan
03/19/2018
Excellent product, perfect fit for my vehicle, arrived a couple days before it was supposed to. I did not want an "aftermarket" look, which is why I ordered a kit designed specifically for my vehicle. I did take the time to remove the heat shield to gain better access to the installation bolts. The biggest challenge was installing and tightening the bolts that go through the bed; there is not a lot of room between the trucks frame and the bed of the truck. The most challenging bolts were the ones on the driver side closest to the cab of the truck due to the placement of the gas tank. Trailer wiring was plug-and-play, hardest part was drilling the 2" hole in the side of my truck bed.
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Mike C.
07/31/2019
This is the second one of these that I ordered from e trailer. The first one I got at the same time as the fifth wheel hitch. I install on my 2015 Silverado 2500HD. I traded that Silverado for a 2018 Silverado 3500 Z71. Kept the hitch had to leave the rails. Great product and not bad to install. Took about 2 hours. If I trade again, I will get third.
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James G.
07/06/2017
Whew! Installing that Rail kit about kicked my butt! The reason why is all the trips I made from underneath the truck and back. The Rail kit is a very high Quality Product from Curt that fits perfectly in the bed of my truck. The hardware is also high quality. One downside is there isn't a lot of room to work as the gas tank on one side and the exhaust on the other side prevents easy access (gas tank in particular). It was very hard to get a wrench on the nuts unless you used a Gearwrench. After the install they are torqued to 110 ft-lb. The only way to do that was to put a 1 inch adapter on the torque wrench then put that in the open end of the gearwrench in the adapter. Then using a formula on line, convert that to what you have to ft-lb. Anyway It was worth it because I know I have a good product that will stand the test of time.
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Philip
08/28/2024
This 5th wheel hitch is very good . Easy to use and easy to remove. 65 lbs 4 pins and it’s out of the truck bed.
Philip
8/29/2025
Year of use very easy to hitch and unhitch. No problems and would recommend
Lazer S.
8/29/2025
@Philip Glad to hear it, Philip! What 5th wheel are you using this with? These are still fairly new and we are always curious to see what people are using them with.
by:
Brian
09/18/2022
Super impressed with the Curt Crosswing hitch. It’s light enough for a child to handle. Coupling and uncoupling so far has been extremely easy. Takes up far less space than a traditional sliding 5th wheel.
by:
Donald
09/05/2020
Box was delivered with a little damage and the contents of the hardware bag was loose in the box. After going through the parts list and realizing I was missing 1 block, we contacted etrailer and they shipped the replacement part immediately, we got it within 3 or 4 days. Install was a breeze after watching the video and fishing the bolts and blocks in the frame. Only took a couple hours total.
by:
Ryan
07/19/2023
2013
Chevrolet
Silverado
Just installed my curt 5th wheel kit,all materials are heavy duty and comes with all hardware needed. Installation is straightforward for the average DIY . The only challenge in the installation of the kit is getting the right tool to torque the rail bolts. My truck is a 2013 chevy Silverado 2500HD. I would recommend this kit.
by:
Matt
06/29/2024
I am very happy with the hitch. The turning radius has been great and because of this hitch, I do not need to have a sliding style hitch as originally suggested by most sources.
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Brent
01/17/2021
If you do this yourself, definitely remove the wheel well liners and remove 3 of the 4 bolts holding the heat shield with one loosened to move it out of the way. Top front four nuts are the hardest to get started from under the truck. Start to finish 3 hours. Saved myself $500 for install
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Steve
06/20/2024
we went on a 150-mile trip it performed great. I replaced a curt A16 fifth wheel
slider hitch. Easy to hitch I will post more later after more trips
slider hitch. Easy to hitch I will post more later after more trips
Steve M.
6/21/2025
Great traveled over 10,000 miles and no issues added a gen-y executive pin box and the trailer pulls great.
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Ron C
05/15/2017
Heavy steel construction. Went on without an issue. Everything fit like a glove. I would suggest the 10-bolt pattern as I did for extra strength and security.
Ron C.
5/15/2018
Great, solid as they come.
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view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 w/ a Curt R20 SliderHey Kenny. So long as your 2016 GMC Serra 2500 Denali has a set of 5th wheel rails the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider C16541 is indeed compatible. If you need a set of 5th wheel rails, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC item # C16411-204. This set of rails is industry standard which means it will work with most 5th wheel hitches on the market including your Curt A20. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in your...
view full answer... - Solution for Needing Rail Kit for Reese 5th Wheel Hitch in 2015 GMC Sierra 2500Hey Kristi, we used to carry the custom brackets that fit Reese fifth wheel rail kits to your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 but due to Reese having financial issues we can't get them anymore. Best solution we have would be the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16411-204 which is a custom fit for your truck and also provides same rail design as what your Reese hitch is made to fit.
view full answer... - Best Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD To Use With SidewinderWe have exactly what you need to use a lightweight fifth wheel hitch and Sidewinder in your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD with a short bed, and though we do not carry the aluminum Andersen hitch we do know you cannot use rotating pin boxes with this hitch. Instead I strongly recommend the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550043 because it is compatible with a Sidewinder and has a head unit which weighs 50 lbs and a base unit which weighs 50 lbs; this means you can easily remove it from...
view full answer... - Will the Curt Kit # C16411-204 Fit a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 with a Gooseneck HitchAlthough the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16411-204 is a fit for your 2011 GMC Sierra 2500/3500, if you already have a gooseneck trailer hitch installed it will not fit as they use the same bracket locations. If you let me know what gooseneck hitch you have I can see if we have an adapter that will allow you to utilize a 5th wheel hitch though.
view full answer... - Can a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used With a Long Bed TruckYou absolutely can put a slider 5th wheel hitch in your 2015 Chevrolet 3500 long bed; it's more than likely you won't need the sliding function to make turns so it could stay in the forward travel position. The only downside to it is there is more moving parts with slider hitches, which means there's going to be more noise when you're towing. Not to mention they are bigger and weigh more than stationary hitches so removing, and installing them is a little more difficult. To put your existing...
view full answer... - How Does The PullRite Super 5th Wheel Hitch PUL48RR Attach To My Truck?Hello Joe, thanks for reaching out. The PullRite Super 5th Wheel Hitch # PUL48RR is designed to work with the industry standard 5th wheel rails, so it would not hook into a gooseneck. I see that you were looking at parts for a 2016 GMC 2500. If you intend to use the PullRite Hitch with this truck, the correct rail kit is the following: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish # C16411-204
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Brackets For 2012 Chevy 2500 TruckHi Dylan, We do have 5th wheel brackets for your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500, though keep in mind you can't mix and match the brackets and base rails, so you will need the right brackets for your base rails. Not sure if you need both the brackets and rails, but if so you can use the following: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16411-204 But if you have the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails # C16204 you'll just need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for...
view full answer... - Puck Spacing for the Curt A16 5th Wheel Kit for Chevy/GMC PucksHey Joanne, the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16520-16025 is designed to fit into the factory pucks on 2016-2019 GMC / Chevy Silverado 2500 & 3500s which have a spacing of 27" from left to right and 22" from front to back; so the legs have the same spacing since they drop into the pucks. Since it looks like you have a 2011 GMC Sierra, you'd actually need to install the base rails # C16411-204 first, and then you'd be able to use the Curt A16 # C16120. If you have anything else...
view full answer... - Bolts for Installation of Base Rails on 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500Hello Edwin; do you already have base rails as well? The Replacement Hardware Kit for Reese 5th Wheel Base Rails # RP58504 you were looking at works with specific base rail kits from Reese like the universal # RP30035. If you have a set of base rails and brackets I will need to know what brand/model they are to help you find the right hardware. If you don't have base rails at all you can still use the Reese # RP30035 or if you want a rails with a custom installation kit we have the Curt...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Rails For A 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 With 8 Foot BedHi Shannon! We have what you are looking for with the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish # C16204. These are just the above bed rails though, so if you need the brackets as well, we have the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish # C16411-204. I should also note that Curt rails will only fit Curt brackets, so if you do have brackets and aren't sure what they are, definitely get the full kit. This does go for all manufacturers as...
view full answer... - Can Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Work with Pullrite Superglide Fifth Wheel HitchIf the Pullrite Superglide is an ISR style fifth wheel hitch which is designed for the rails that the Curt kit part # C16411-204 provides this will work. But there are two types of rails Pullrite designs their hitches for with one of them being for standard rails like what the Curt provides and the other only fits their rail designs. The easy way to know is if the name of the hitch from Pullrite has "ISR" at the end of the name. Or you can get me the number of the hitch and I can verify.
view full answer... - Placement of Curt C16411-204 5th Wheel Bed Rails in Bed of 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500The back edge of the front most rail would be 47-1/2 inches forward of the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tailgate) for a short bed truck or 52-3/8 inches on long bed trucks. You can see these measurements in the diagram I grabbed from page 2 of the installation instructions. You can see the instructions by clicking the provided link. If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the truck bed, you can install one using part # 41157. I've linked you to install...
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- 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 5th Wheel Bracket Kit RecommendationHey Ritchie! It looks like the OEM puck systems started with the 2016 model year for the GM trucks so you'll need to reach out to a GM shop/dealer to see if they have OEM brackets available and if those will actually fit your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. If you aren't able to get the brackets then I recommend installing the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16411-204 which gives you industry standard base rails. These are different from the puck system but if you let me know what 5th...
view full answer... - Can 5th Wheel Rails be Installed Over a Plastic Bed Liner on a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HDSince you have a plastic bed liner in your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD you will have to trim the liner in the foot print of the bed rails in order to install the kit, # C16411-204, in the truck. Plastic bed liners do not provide a stable surface which is why they have to be trimmed. All you will do is follow the instructions, linked for reference, to place the rails. Then trace around the rails, and then you can trim it with a rotary tool or similar. I recommend taking the liner out of the...
view full answer... - How To Install Fifth Wheel Hitch Rails In A Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Short BedThe installation of your fifth wheel hitch rails will be specific to your vehicle and will include centering the rails and your hitch in your truck bed. You will start by measuring the distance from the farthest back part of the bed, not including the tailgate, to the specific measurement for your truck and bed length to center the rear rail in your truck box (this will be in the installation instructions). Then use your fifth wheel hitch as a guide to position the front rail and a tape...
view full answer... - Are Curt C88KR Adapter Rails Compatible with PullRite 2700 Series 5th Wheel HitchThe Curt 16027 which we offer as part # C88KR provides rails that are compatible with 5th wheel hitches that fit industry standard 5th wheel bed mounting rails. If your PullRite 2700 is an ISR series, it'll work well with the # C88KR puck to rail adapter. The adatper is compatible with the Fort OEM puck layout.
view full answer... - Can I Tow A Grand Design Reflection 303RLS With A 2018 Chevy 2500 HD?Yes, I believe you can tow a Grand Design Reflection 303RLS with your 2018 Chevy 2500 HD. With the 5th wheel towing limit of 13,500, you will be below capacity, even with the camper fully loaded. A fifth wheel hitch like the Curt E16 # C16115 will have sufficient capacity to tow your camper. I will say that the E16 is more of a budget option, and if you plan to tow frequently I recommend upgrading to a Curt A16 hitch like the # C16120. This will have much smoother head rotation, and it...
view full answer... - Is The Curt Rota-Flex Pin Box Compatible With The Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Yes, the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K # C86JR can be used with the Curt Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328329. If you look at Curt's website there's reviews from customers who say they use the two together, with one stating that the combination virtually eliminated all of the chucking he was feeling in his Ford.
view full answer... - Can Curt Crosswing Hitch be Used with OEM Puck Adapter for GM Rail KitsHey Ryan, the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C86JR is compatible with the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C88KR. The fifth wheel hitch simply drops into the adapter and secures with hitch pins and then the adapter drops into the factory prep package and secures with locking handles. This would be a really great lightweight solution like you noted!
view full answer... - Which Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch is Better? Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Rail Connection?Hey Randy. Comfort and stability wise the Curt CrossWing item # C86JR that attaches to 5th wheel rails isn't going to be better than the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The gooseneck version does provide a 9" offset compared to the 5th wheel rail option being only 5". That extra 4" is really going to help your turning clearance. Unless you have 5th wheel rails in your 2024 Ford F-250, I recommend the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The support...
view full answer... - Will I Need A Slider For Towing 5th Wheel With 2016 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 6.5' Bed?Hello David, thanks for reaching out. There is actually a formula you can use to determine if you will need a slider hitch. The formula is as follows: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the fifth wheel jaw center to the truck cab B = Offset used (slider clearance or Sidewinder offset) C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2 As far as the rail kit, I looked up the 50085 rail kit you mentioned and this is for a 2013-2025 Ram 3500, so this will not work for your Tundra....
view full answer... - Can I Replace a B&W Slider w/ a Curt Crosswing?Welcome back! Yes, you can so long as your truck has a set of industry standard rails. The Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C86JR is also compatible with the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box item # GY78GR you purchased.
view full answer... - Is There a Lock for the Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel HitchHey Darrel, that would be pretty cool but we don't have a lock for the upper section of the Curt Crosswing hitch part # C86JR.
view full answer... - What is Best Air Cushioned Fifth Wheel Pin Box Hey Lori, we have really great air ride cushioned pin boxes like the Curt Flex Air part # LC328492 which is designed to replace the Lippert 1621 style pin box but I would need to verify what pin box you have on your camper currently to know which would be the correct replacement. What I do really like about the Flex Air is that it provides vertical and horizontal cushioning. The Curt Crosswing hitch part # C86JR is a lightweight fifth wheel hitch that will have fewer moving parts than...
view full answer... - Curt CrossWing C86JR - What Is The Torque Rating For The M20 BoltHello Cynthia, thanks for reaching out. The Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR does have a M20 bolt that is torqued to 300 ft-lbs. This bolt will not need to be removed each time the hitch is taken out or put back in the bed of the truck. You would only need to remove the bolt if you were to disassemble the hitch. If the hitch was disassembled the bolt would need to be replaced.
view full answer... - Height Clearance w/ the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer HitchHey Rick. 3/8" is not going to be a deal breaker when using the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C86JR. So long as you have plenty of clearance above your bed rails you'll be good. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier...
view full answer... - Will Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Work for 2016 Ford F-250Hey Robert, I am not sure why our fitguide doesn't include the Curt Crosswing fifth wheel hitch part # C86JR to fit the rails of your 2016 Ford F-250 but it will and it also is a great lightweight hitch overall. What fifth wheel hitch do you have now?
view full answer... - Longest Pin Box for a Lippert 1621HDA shorter pin box will reduce your turning clearance by bringing your trailer in closer so you don't want to do that. The longest pin box we have that fits a 1621HD bolt pattern is the Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box item # LC158778. The center of the king pin sits 27-3/8" from the back mounting bolts and 19-1/2" from the front one. The issue is that the Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box item # LC158778 will not work with the Anderson because it's incompatible with gooseneck adapters. However,...
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- Does Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Void Warranty of RV FrameThe Curt Crosswing part # C86JR does not void any warranties on trailer frames as it's a fifth wheel hitch and not a gooseneck adapter. It's also lighterweight which helps make it an easier choice then most fifth wheel hitches. If you were asking about the adapter version of the Crosswing part # C32DR it also does not void the warranty as it is an adapter on the truck side and not the trailer.
view full answer... - Is The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box Compatible With Curt CrossWing 5TH Wheel Hitch? Yes, you can use the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box # MR84VR with the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR.
view full answer... - Can Curt CrossWing Be Used With Ford OEM Puck System?Hello Cindy, thanks for reaching out. It is possible to use the Curt Crosswing # C86JR in your 2024 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system, but you will need to use the adapter rails, part # C88KR. There is no version of the CrossWing that goes straight into the puck system. To answer your second question, yes you will need a wedge. What you'll need is the Wedge for Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C85DR. Feel free to reply below and let me know if you need anything else.
view full answer... - Does Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch Work on Ram 2500 Towing Rockwood 5th WheelHi Leon, Yep, you can use the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR on your Ram 2500 for your Rockwood 5th wheel trailer. It will attach right to your truck's above-bed base rails and has a 20,000 lb capacity, which is well over what any of the 2020 Signature 5th wheel trailers weigh.
view full answer... - Reese Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation For A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Bed With OEM PucksAs of right now, there is not any word of if or when Curt will be developing and releasing a gooseneck version of the Curt Crosswing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR. However, in the meantime if you're looking for a gooseneck hitch, the: -B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, Chevy, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNXA2061. This hitch will drop right into the factory in-bed system you currently have on your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, and has a maximum towing...
view full answer... - Can Curt Crosswing be Used with MORryde Cushioned Pin BoxHey Kevin, you are correct and thank you for bringing this to our attention. To use the Curt CrossWing part # C86JR you do need to use the MORryde Coupler Adapter part # MR37ZR as well. This is our part number for the RPB77-006. I also checked and confirmed this with MORryde.
view full answer... - Which Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Fits 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500Hey Frank, we have a Curt CrossWing hitch and rail kit that was designed for your 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the part # C86JR which comes with the correct rail kit for your truck. The kit you mentioned is designed to fit the heavier duty Silverados.
view full answer... - Will Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as a Curt A16 SliderHey Mike Waters, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR is designed to fit the same industry standard rail dimensions that your Curt A16 fits. Just note that this hitch doesn't have the sliding feature so you may run into some clearance issues when turning since your 2020 Ram 1500 is a short bed truck.
view full answer... - Will Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch fit in B and W Above Bed RailsHey Chad, yes the Curt Crosswing fifth wheel hitch part # C86JR will work in the B and W fifth wheel rails part # BWRVR3200 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Best Way To Connect 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Ball On Flatbed TruckHello Bryan, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you are wanting to hook your 5th wheel up to the gooseneck ball on your flatbed truck. Since your camper has the rota-flex, you will need to get a new pin box. I do not recommend jury rigging or welding anything since this is a huge safety risk. You would be risking not only your own safety but the safety of other motorists. The best option for you will be to go with a gooseneck pin box like the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin...
view full answer... - Will Curt E16 Hitch Fit in Place of Curt CrossWing HitchHey Flavio, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR and the Curt E16 # C16115 mount to the same rails so they are interchangeable. With that being said, the E16 is the most basic 5th wheel hitch on the market and does not provide a smooth ride - so while hookup will be easier, the jaw that secures the king pin is just a bar so the trailer won't have a smooth operation during takeoff or braking. At the very least I recommend going with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer...
view full answer... - Can Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel HItch Work with RotaFlex Pin BoxHey Chad, yes the Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch part # C86JR is compatible with the Rota-Flex pin boxes. We have checked with Curt recently to confirm this.
view full answer... - Can You Use The Curt 4" Offset Ball C68ZV With The CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch?Hello Mike. The Curt CrossWing # C86JR is a 5th wheel hitch that will attach to the industry standard above bed 5th wheel rails. The Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset # C68ZV is made to be used with the OEM puck system in a Ram, Ford, GMC, Chevy or Nissan pickup truck. These are two completely different mounting systems so the CrossWing and the offset ball cannot be used together.
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