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Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S25 Slider for Ram Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25K
Part Number: C52RJ
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$1,980.85
2012 Kia Rio
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C52RJ
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-duty towing.
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking dual jaws and torsion head reduce rattle, shock, and noise.
- Know You're Hooked Up at a Glance: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows couple, uncouple, or tow positions.
- Tight Turns Made Easy: Non-binding S25 slider offers 12" travel to prevent cab contact on slow turns.
- Easy Removal for Storage: 1-pin head release lets one person lift the hitch out in two pieces.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Big 5th Wheels with Confidence: 25,000 lbs GTW and 6,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is all about heavy-duty strength and smooth towing. With a 25,000 lbs gross towing weight rating and a 6,250 lbs vertical load limit, it’s made for serious 5th wheel setups. The solid steel build and carbide powder coat finish give it the backbone and durability to keep going trip after trip. You can feel the stability when you pull out—there’s no slop or flex, just a steady connection that inspires confidence behind the wheel.
Stay Locked In and Know It: Color-Coded 3-Point Indicator System
Before you roll out, a quick glance tells you exactly what’s happening with your setup. The Curt A25’s 3-point indicator system uses clear color coding—red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, and green for towing. You can see the indicator from the cab or at the hitch itself, so there’s no guessing or extra climbing around. Once you unhook, the handle automatically resets to ready-to-couple, so you’re set for the next hitch-up.
Quiet, Controlled Ride: Fully Articulating Torsion Head with 360-Degree Pivot
The hitch head pivots on a spherical axial bearing that gives it 360-degree movement. That means it flexes smoothly with the trailer instead of fighting against it. The built-in torsion head helps suppress road shock and keep things quiet by reducing clunking and chucking during travel. The result is a more stable ride that feels secure no matter how rough the road gets.
Tight Grip with Less Rattle: Interlocking Dual Jaw Design
Instead of a slide-bar latch that can let the king pin shift around, this A25 uses interlocking two-piece jaws that wrap completely around the pin for true 360-degree contact. That solid grip keeps movement to a minimum and cuts down on noise between truck and trailer. It’s a simple but major difference you can feel every time you start rolling—just a smooth, tight connection that stays put mile after mile.
Turn Safely in Tight Spots: Non-Binding S25 Slider with 12" Travel
When you need extra clearance during slow turns, the non-binding S25 slider lets you move the hitch up to 12" front to back. It automatically latches in both directions so you only have to step out once to get set up. The slider design makes it easier to maneuver without the trailer crowding your cab and gives you more room when backing into tight campsites or storage spots.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 25,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 6,250 lbs
Dimensions
- Slider travel: 12" front to back
- Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Video of Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S25 Slider for Ram Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25K
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Video Transcript for Detailed Breakdown of the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider for Ford Super Duty
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at this Curt S 25 sliding base for your fifth wheel hitches. This is gonna be designed to help get us some additional clearance from the cab of our truck when we're carrying our fifth wheels and give us an extra 12 inches of space to make some tight turns. There's gonna be a variety of different slider bases that Curt makes, all with different fits and we'll talk about those a bit in this video. So it's important to get the right one for your fifth wheel head, but let's get into it and check out the S 25.
So when you're operating this you wanna see how easy it's gonna be from the outside of the truck because obviously when it's in use we've got our trailer hooked up. So on the inside, if we reach over the bed rails there's a pin with a retaining clip that controls whether the release lever is opened or not. So we can pull that lever open, pulling it towards us. We'd go and pull our truck forward and the fifth wheel head would slide forward. Now for me, just doing it from the outside of the bed here it's a little difficult to do, but while you're driving, it would auto latch in place right there.
We could come out re-pin it and get our better turning clearance from here with an additional 12 inches of space from the cab of the truck. With this being a manual slider you're going to be getting out of the truck, interacting with it whenever we need to get better turning clearance whether we're parking the camper or just coming across a sharp turn while we're driving, you need to be able to interact with this in a somewhat easy way. I think Curt did a great job here at making this handle easy to get to and easy to pull because we're pulling it towards us and it's not working against us. Something I could compare this to is B&W's system, where the handle is at a similar height but you're pulling it back so it's kind of in line and we're never pulling it towards us. Just makes it a little bit more complicated and difficult to use from the outside of the truck right here.
So for me, Curt wins the ease of use here as far as the handle operation goes. Now while we're talking about the B&W systems there are a few more differences. So if you're looking at building a system from the ground up, that includes the slider and the fifth wheel head itself, you've got options. for me the B&W one is just a bit bulkier and maybe a little bit harder to get in and out of the bed. The Curt slider here has handfuls at the front and back and it's a little less bulky.
So it's pretty easy with a friend to grab these dedicated hand folds, get it in and out of the truck bed and set it up in your rails. As for mounting the fifth wheel head itself it's gonna be a little bit easier on the Curt here as well. It's got these plates on the outside that we'll see a little bit later in the install process that help hold it at the designated height. So then you can just run your bolts through get them attached and torque down properly. Whereas for the B&W system, it's all a bit more internal and harder to get to. So for that install process and that setup it's maybe a little bit more complicated. So if you're frequently going to be taking the fifth wheel in and outta your truck bed then maybe the Curt's a better option. Whereas if it's staying in there full-time you can go with the B&W. It really just comes down to your preference there. Now, if you're not building a system entirely from scratch let's say we already have one of the fifth wheel heads maybe from Curt or from B&W then I just go with whichever slider base is compatible with your fifth wheel head. There's no sense in buying a whole new system when you've got part of the components that will already work and you just need the right slider base. Speaking of which, this slider base that we're checking out today, the S 25, that's going to be designed to use with the A 25 series from Curt. If you've got a different fifth wheel head from Curt maybe like the E 16, the A 16 or the A 20 then you can check out the S 20 slider base. Just making sure you get the right one for the right fifth wheel. Now the slider has a gross trailer weight rating of 25,000 pounds, and obviously you also want to go by the fifth wheel head that you're using, and then be sure you're checking to make sure you're not overloading your vehicle either. Just go by the lowest rated component in your system and know that that's what the slider itself can handle. As for the overall construction of the slider it's a carbide black powder coated steel all around and you can definitely feel it as you're lifting it and setting it into your industry standard rails that the construction is solid and should hold up to the elements for a long time. I do wanna mention that it automatically latches in both positions. So whether we're getting some additional clearance from our cab or we're returning it to its natural driving position That handle will automatically latch back into place on both sides. So you only have to get out of the truck once. Now I mentioned it mounts up to your industry standard rails, and earlier I mentioned that it's very easy and straightforward to set up. So let's check out that process now. Getting the slider base into your bed, you're probably gonna want an extra set of hands because even without the fifth wheel head, it is pretty heavy on this side with the latch and everything. Luckily we've got some convenient handholds on either end. We can lift it up and make our way over to the tailgate and then make our way into the bed to get it to our rails. Before we set it into the rails, we do have these rubber isolators that can line up with the holes that are mounting tabs we'll use and that'll just help reduce the noise and the rattling that we hear whenever we're towing. We can maneuver it into place and drop it in, lining up with the holes. We will need to move our isolators in a little bit to line up. And once it's dropped in, we can pin it in place. Those pins should slide through those mounting tabs and our ISR rails and clip into place like that for all four locations. Now at this point all you have to do is install your fifth wheel head. That's not really included with the slider but what is included with the slider is these plates. It's gonna help you mount it up and get it bolted on. The fifth wheel head itself isn't super heavy on its own so it is easier to lift by yourself but you will probably need a second set of hands to get these plates in. Those will hold it upright at your desired height while you get the bolts attached and torqued down properly. And then these plates will slide through from the outside of the slider right here with the curve matching and the pins poking through on the inside. So our fifth wheel head will just drop into place and you can see how those holes will align. If you've got it at the lowest height setting you really don't need an extra set of hands. It'll support itself while you get this plate in place enough to just hold it there. But if you wanna raise that height up at all, you will probably need someone to help get this plate in while you have it at the proper height setting. And when that's done on both sides you can just take your hardware, run it through, have the nut on the inside, and then tighten and torque it all down properly. But with those plates in place I really don't need to worry about it. These bolts are very easy to get through. Once your fifth wheel head is in place that's really all there is to it for the install process. It's really great that the slider base is just a drop in install that made it very straightforward and simple, and it was easy to get the fifth wheel head installed as well. So if you need that slider base to get you that extra clearance from your cab or your truck you can do that and it's a pretty easy thing to add on, in addition to the fifth wheel head you already have. Thanks for watching.
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
626 reviews
by:
Kenneth
09/07/2026
2017
Ram
3500
Hitch is great, no fault of etrailer but UPS is bad at shipping. I get the boxes are heavy but did you have to get it wet too UPS?! After research and customer service check all parts are accounted for.. good thing I’m not rating UPS at moment. Great people at etrailer though so 5 star!
by:
Jeff A
05/05/2026
dodge
Ram Pickup
Andy M spend time with me on the phone. Answered all my newby 5th wheel questions. This slide hitch is a game changer in my short bed ram 3500. Works great. SRW 22 3500 Ram puck system. 40’ fifth wheel. Towed great. Backed into sites like a pro.
by:
Mac
12/22/2016
2016
Ram
2500
Easiest item I have ever installed on my truck. 4 bolts to set it up then dropped the entire assembly into the Ramming bed puck system. Plan to haul our 5th wheel rv with this. The slider will help if we get into tight area at the rv park. Simly to use. Love it
by:
Great Lakes Adventurer
05/13/2021
Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Fifth Wheel Hitch 2018 Ram 2500 This was not easy choice to make as I tend to try top save money. But with my truck and the puck system this has been an excellent purchase. The removable pin let's me pull the top of the hitch off while leaving the rest in the truck. This allows me to store it in front of the adapter rails. Then my roll up bed cover clears the top while the rest is still mounted. Dry, secure out of site out of mind while shopping or parked at RV park overnight. The slider allows the extra clearance to give you peace of mind you will not damage your truck while backing into tight spaces on a serious angle. Then of course the top comes off with that pin making the entire thing lighter to remove when taking the entire assembly out of the truck. IT is manageable but still better to use the tractor bucket or hoist as it is heavy duty. No issues and very happy with this purchase and the continued great service from etrailer! I pulled a 34 ft 5th wheel 1800 miles at average of 75mph. Did not even know the trailer was back there when the wind was not blowing. Thanks again for helping me put this package together and having the lowest price while doing it!
by:
Michael Klar
07/05/2020
I love the way it sits and fits in my truck. The instructions and installation were very clear and easy to follow and assemble. And there is still room to have my tool box’s and a chain between the 5th wheel and my tailgate. My tank cover fits perfectly over the top and my support bars don’t touch the 5th wheel either.
I am very happy with this 5th wheel.It works just like all the descriptions said it would. It will make pulling our camper a breeze.
I would recommend this hitch very highly. And will be recommending all my friends to this company for all future hitches.
I am very happy with this 5th wheel.It works just like all the descriptions said it would. It will make pulling our camper a breeze.
I would recommend this hitch very highly. And will be recommending all my friends to this company for all future hitches.
by:
Keith
05/23/2019
2017
Dodge
Ram Pickup
I bought a 5th Wheel camper on May 13th. On the 14 I started shopping for a 5th Wheel Hitch. I landed on etrailer’s site. I found what I wanted in no time. When I went to check out it said I should have the unit it 3 days. Which would be Friday. I needed to pick up my Camper on Monday. I called because I wanted to be sure it would deliver on Friday. They assured me I would have it Friday. I placed my order at 11am and by 3 pm I had an email saying the Hitch had shipped. To my surprise it arrived on Thursday. I’m very mechanically inclined and it took me about 2 hours to put the Hitch in my 2017 Ram 2500 with the in bed puck system. I did have to remove my bed liner which I will put back in at a later date. The installation went pretty smooth. I found it helpful to watch the videos on the installation. I picked up my camper on Monday and drove 100 miles home. So far so good. It’s going on 600 mile journey over the Memorial Day Weekend. I was very impressed with the customer service when I called and the very quick free shipping. Great Job etrailer.
by:
Carl S
03/17/2017
2016
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Great products, excellent price, speedy (3 day) delivery and easy step by step installation instructions for my sliding fifth wheel hitch for my 2016 Ram 2500 short bed truck w/ factory tow prep package. I would highly recommend any of these products as well as the excellent customer service at etrailer.com
by:
Cliff B
10/02/2019
The product arrived 1 day earlier than promised. The instructions were decent, they could of been more inclusive of the different setups, the hitch and sliders didn’t reference how to interface with the Ram puck base. The rubber gaskets for the slider base didn’t fit with the Ram base due to their thickness. You need a 100lbs torque wrench(I rented one from Orielys). All the parts were present. The bad may not of been etrailers fault, but the boxes arrived like they were dropped out of an airplane. Amazingly, nothing was damaged.
by:
Mark
10/01/2026
It arrived on great shape for being so heavy! Packed very well.
by:
Randy L
03/18/2018
Purchased and installed adapter rails for my Curt 5th wheel hitch. These adapter rails are rated for 24,000 lbs., and are "beefy". I could not be more pleased with the ease of installation and overall heavy duty construction of these adapter rails.
by:
Thomas Ochoa
04/02/2017
2015
Ram
3500
Product went on easily and looks great! Didn't even need to use the instructions really. Only complaint I had is with the shipping. It looks like the box was tossed from the truck of the shipper and between all the shipping hubs the box got trashed because of the heaviness of the product. I'd suggest a better means of securing the product in a heavier duty box as any shipping company won't Handle with care. Overall very satisfied!
by:
Mike
02/25/2021
Looks great, Easy installation, Good quality.
I had a problem with ups losing one part and etrailer sent out another one. All the staff that I spoke with was great.
I had a problem with ups losing one part and etrailer sent out another one. All the staff that I spoke with was great.
by:
Bryan
11/30/2021
Exactly what I ordered and works perfect! Here is the A16 Curt attached in the photos. Easy and quick installation into the RAM puck system.
by:
Chris
09/05/2020
Great customer service and quick shipping. Showed up 5 days Early.
by:
2021 Ram 2500 OEM puck system
09/01/2023
Easy install, did most myself but I needed my wife’s help with the plate mount. Took about an hour for install. Everything arrived in good condition, and all the hardware was accounted for.
by:
Jason
02/25/2026
Fast shipping
by:
Lincoln
01/18/2021
Great hitch but even better service and shipping. Thanks for getting this to me in such a short time frame!
by:
Rick J.
12/14/2018
2013
Ram
3500
Worked great took about 15 min to install happy with product shipped on time and received a day earlier than expected I staled on 2013 dodge Laramie longhorn 3500
by:
Larry
07/29/2021
On time shipping and delivery rated 4 stars for the fact of package was damaged and torn
by:
Allan
04/22/2023
I order the items I need and they were immediately placed for delivery. I received hitch and slide quickly. Packages were shipped with care. Excellent instructions.
by:
Richard
08/03/2021
2020
Ram
2500
This slider solves all the problems with towing a fifth wheel with short bed pickups.
by:
Kevin
09/02/2020
Straightforward setup. I’d recommend deep sockets for torquing the bolts down. Solid piece of equipment.
Kevin
9/3/2021
One year later… still going strong. This thing will last the long haul!
by:
Dennis
08/19/2020
Like most customers the box was in really bad shape when it arrived. Everything was still together and not damaged. Received 2 of 3 boxes, contacted customer service since I needed the rail system for the rest of the assembly to mount on and they promised the rails would arrive the next day. I'm trusting they will get here. The Curt fifth wheel slider hitch is built substantially well and is impressive, cannot wait to hook up!
Dennis
8/19/2021
Excellent, using to pull a 18,000 lb. Fifth wheel. Works flawlessly!
by:
Jeffery
03/21/2026
2014
Ram
2500
Works perfectly
by:
Joe
03/18/2024
Ease of assembling and worked with our hitch.
Joe
3/18/2025
Perfectly! No issues
Jesse M.
3/18/2025
@Joe Nice! Glad to hear the Adapter Rails are still working well for you. Come back anytime you need anything!
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- 5th Wheel Hitches and Heavy Weight Issues for a 2022 Ram 25005th wheel hitches are extremely heavy and I would be happy to help you find the right one. Lets start with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K item # BWRVK3670 you referenced. B&W makes the best 5th wheel hitches in the towing business and they are made right here in America. You are correct though this hitch is heavy it weighs in right at 300 lbs. To help with this weight B&W has a solution it is the B&W 5th Wheel Lifting...
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- Height Differences For Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch In Slider Versus Non-Sliding Application With RamThe Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16520-16021 is adjustable from 13 inches high to 17 inches high. The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs, # C16521 for above bed rails or adapter rails is adjustable from 17-1/2 inches high to 21-1/2 inches high. The adapter rails for the sliding hitch into the factory pucks is # C16022 For your Ram truck. I couldn't find the 16043 legs, but # C16021 are the...
view full answer... - Can Mopar M20 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Converted to Slider HitchThe Mopar M20 hitch is basically a rebranded Curt Q20 hitch which you could replace the legs of to get a slider hitch with the roller part # C16550 and the Ram rail kit adapter # C16022 and you'd be set to tow with your 2018 Ram 2500 with factory rail kit.
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... - 2018 Ram 2500 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit RecommendationThanks for reaching out, Jeff! For standard base rails you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16427-204 for your 2018 Ram 2500. This is a custom kit so you won't need to drill into the frame of your truck for the installation. Then for a 5th wheel hitch I recommend checking out the Curt A25 Slider # C35DR for a short bed or Fixed # C86BV for a long bed. I really like the A series hitches because they have interlocking jaws and a fully articulating torsion head so...
view full answer... - Can A Q25 Fixed Hitch Be Used In A Short Bed 2022 Ram 2500The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16049 would fit in a 6-1/2' bed like your 2022 Ram 2500 has, but you're limiting the amount of turning clearance you have and run the risk of the nose of the 5th wheel coming into contact with the cab of the truck when making tight turns. Because of this we typically recommend a sliding hitch to prevent this from happening. For a sliding version of the Q25 you would need parts # C35DR and # C16022. Newer model trailers...
view full answer... - Best 25K Sliding 5TH Wheel Hitch For a 2024 Silverado 3500 With Factory Puck SystemSince you are going to need to tow up to 25,000lbs the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR is going to be your best option. You are going to need the Adapter # C88KR to fit the factory puck system on your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
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... - Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck HitchThe only way to know how heavy a hitch you need is to find the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is its maximum weight when fully loaded. There's likely a tag on the trailer that states the GVWR, or it may say on the trailer's documentation. You may also be able to contact the trailer manufacturer with the VIN to find its specs from when it was built. As a last resort you can load the trailer and weigh it. Of course this requires you to get it to a scale and you still...
view full answer... - Recommended 25K 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2022 Ford F-350 DRW Typically you'll only want to use 80-85% of any item's total capacity to keep a buffer safety zone so that you never risk having a product fail. You're correct that the only Companions at 25k capacity are for OEM puck systems. B&W is a great brand and is my favorite as well, but in this case they're not going to have anything compatible with with the # BWGNRK1116-5W that's going to have over 20k capacity, so you'll have to look at another brand. Curt offers the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer...
view full answer... - Highest-Rated Sliding Curt 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed w/o Puck SystemAbsolutely; the highest-rated Curt sliding 5th wheel hitch has a hefty 25,000 lb capacity is the A25. The part number for that hitch is the following: - Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR You made a really nice choice because the A25 # C35DR gives you a really comfortable ride and is among the easiest 5th wheel hitches to use. It has an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around the king pin, ensuring a vice-like grip. That full contact means that the back-and-forth...
view full answer... - Adapter For Using a ISR 5TH Wheel Hitch In a 2022 Chevrolet Short Bed With Factory Puck SystemWe do have the Adapter Rails # C88KR which will allow you to use your fixed 5th wheel hitch in the bed of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Do understand there is currently not an adapter rail with built in slider. You would have to have either a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the Curt # C35DR or change your pin box to one like the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR you found that will change the pivot position of the 5th wheel. Going with the sliding 5th wheel is often the better option as you can...
view full answer... - Highest Capacity 5th Wheel Hitch for 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short Bed With Puck SystemThere is a 25,000 lb 5th wheel trailer hitch that fits your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 short bed with the factory puck system. The best option is a sliding 5th wheel hitch, with the largest capacity for your short bed '21 Silverado 3500 being a 25,000 lb capacity hitch. It is also from Curt, and requires an adapter to fit in the bed's puck system: - Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR - Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR This is an excellent combo as the...
view full answer... - Adapter that Allows Curt A25 Slider 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit 2019 Ford F-350 with OEM Rail KitYes, you can mount your Curt A25 sliding 5th wheel hitch part # C35DR into the adapter that fits your 2019 Ford F-350. All you would need is the following: - Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR
view full answer... - Will a Curt A25 Sliding 5TH Wheel Hitch Fit Demco 5TH Wheel Adapter For B&W Turnover Ball?Yes, the Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitches # DM6140 will allow you to use the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # C35DR. Do note the Demco adapater is limited to 21,000lbs trailer weight and 5,250lbs of tongue weight which is less than the A25. Be sure to not exceed any tow ratings for your vehicle as well.
view full answer... - High Capacity Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 3500 Short BedThe highest capacity fifth wheel slider hitch we offer for your 2018 Ram 3500 is the 25,000 lb Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR.
view full answer... - Highest Capacity Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-250 With Prep PackageThe sliding fifth wheel hitch with the largest capacity that fits the factory puck system in your 2017 Ford F-250 is the Curt A25 # C35DR with Adapter Rails # C88KR. The A25 has a 25,000 lb towing capacity and its slider offers 12" of front to back travel and it a height which can be adjusted from 17-1/2" to 21-1/2". This hitch secures the king pin with a 2-jaw locking system to reduce the rattle that can occur when towing a fifth wheel. It also has a handy color-coded indicator system...
view full answer... - Options For Curt Slider 5th Wheel Hitch With Locking Handle Below The Top Of Hitch HeadHey Joel, There is no replacement handle for your Curt Q25 # C16566 that does not stick up above the hitch, they all use the same handle, and it's the only one that fits. You'll need to not use a tonneau cover with the hitch installed, or switch to a hitch like the Curt # C35DR which uses a handle that doesn't stick up above the head.
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1 year and this hitch is still awesome