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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram - 20K
Part Number: C54DV
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C54DV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Lightweight Handling: Weighs only 60 lbs and breaks into two pieces for easy lifting and removal.
- Heavy-Duty Towing Power: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs vertical load for big 5th wheels.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: ShockDrop cushioned isolator absorbs bumps and chucking for steady towing.
- Fast, Visible Hookup: Open-face head and wedge coupler make alignment easy from your backup camera.
- Level Towing Setup: Three height settings from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" help fine-tune trailer clearance.
Features to know about
Built for Heavy Towing Without the Bulk: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch delivers serious muscle for towing large 5th wheels, with a 20,000-lb gross towing weight and 5,000-lb vertical load limit. It’s built from sturdy steel with a reinforced head connection point for solid, reliable performance. Even with that strength, the CrossWing weighs only 60 lbs—about 65% lighter than most traditional hitches—so you still get heavy-duty capability in a package you can lift and remove by yourself. The corrosion-resistant carbide black powder coat keeps it protected for long-term use.
Simplify Hookups on Every Trip: Open-Faced Head and Bolted Pin Box Coupler
The unique coupling system turns a tricky process into something you can do in minutes. The pin box coupler bolts around your trailer’s king pin to create a new connection point that slides easily into the open-faced hitch head. That angled contact surface is easy to see from your backup camera, so you can line up perfectly without guesswork. Once the coupler is seated, just lock it in using the ergonomic handle and you’re ready to roll.
Smooth Out Rough Roads: ShockDrop Cushioned Isolator
Long hauls feel steadier thanks to Curt’s ShockDrop technology built into the hitch head. The polyurethane isolator absorbs vibration, bumps, and chucking before they reach your truck or trailer. That means less jarring over uneven roads and a quieter ride overall, helping protect your equipment while keeping things comfortable behind the wheel.
Move It Without Breaking a Sweat: Lightweight, Two-Piece Design
When it’s time to clear your bed space, this hitch breaks down into two manageable pieces with built-in grip points that make lifting easy. No need for extra hands or heavy equipment—just lift it out and set it aside until you’re ready to tow again. With three height settings from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" and a 5" offset for improved cab clearance, it’s simple to dial in your setup for level towing and confident turning clearance.
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).
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Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram - 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
4.5
201 reviews
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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.
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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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Nathan
10/08/2026
Came in yesterday, going together good, just the fuel tank side front bracket is a pain.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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:
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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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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Jerry M.
09/02/2025
The price was good. The instructions were fair (the diagram and instructions were misleading, and you couldn't tell where the actual bolt and bolt hole were placed). Delivery was good, Packaging was good, The design is flawed and almost impossible to do! It says about 90 minutes to install by someone experienced, 180 minutes for installation by someone that is mechanically inclined. 9 hours later I finished. There are a couple of bolts on the driver side that are almost impossible to install! I don't know what they were thinking. Trying to get a torque wrench anywhere near it? If they just extended the bracket an inch or 2 it would be a world of difference. I put this on a short bed, but I still think these bolts are not in a good place. I couldn't even get an open-end wrench on it!
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Eric
04/20/2025
2025
GMC
Sierra 3500
I bought this a few months ago and this is a great hitch. I will be towing with this tomorrow and can't wait to see how it performs. Easy attachment to the 5th Wheel. The worst part about this hitch assembly was getting 300 foot pounds of torque on the head bolt. Assembly hint, torque this bolt from the bolt head and put your wrench on the nut side. Once I did this I was able to get the required torque on this bolt.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/22/2025
Let me know how the first tow goes, Eric! Are you heading somewhere fun or more for work?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/23/2025
@Eric Thats a great tip, Eric. Thanks for sharing that. Some suspension enhancement would definitely help out. We do carry several options for your truck. It looks like there are a lot of *tech tips* for most of them so if you run into any questions when looking at them definitely let me know and I can help out!
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Taylor
06/09/2025
Ram
2500
This hitch has been amazing. I can't figure out how it's not more popular. I installed the a rail system that fits into the pucks on my chevy 2500 to make it even easier to install/remove. Here's what I love about it.
1. Super easy to hitch, unhitch.
2. Takes up very little room in the truck bed.
3. Lightweight and easy to remove when not in use.
4. Smooth ride.
We love it and I've already recommended to a friend who recently replaced his 250 lb B&W with the Crosswing and he loves it too. Don't hesitate to purchase.
1. Super easy to hitch, unhitch.
2. Takes up very little room in the truck bed.
3. Lightweight and easy to remove when not in use.
4. Smooth ride.
We love it and I've already recommended to a friend who recently replaced his 250 lb B&W with the Crosswing and he loves it too. Don't hesitate to purchase.
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Rich
05/13/2025
Very disappointed! After purchasing this and taking a test tow I experienced excessive chucking. Made the ride very uncomfortable. I tried to adjust the height but didin't have enough adjustment to get things level. When I have pulled the rig before the chucking was minimal, not sure if the height is the problem or the 5" offset. When I requested a return etrailer would allow it. Now I stuck with a hitch I can't use.
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Daniel
02/09/2024
The Crosswing hitch arrived promptly from etrailer. The hitch is of good quality and functions well. Etrailer customer service has been great throughout! Highly recommended.
Daniel
2/9/2025
Other than the handle on the locking bar coming loose, the hitch has performed well. Curt responded by sending me a new handle- with the special screw- to correct the issue. Something to monitor if you have the Crosswing.
Robin H.
2/9/2025
@Daniel that is good to know! Also glad to hear Curt took care of you.
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Ryan
12/30/2023
Maybe need to work on the packaging part of the process. Not real sure if I have all the pieces to the product since the box was completely ripped apart. We order from etrailer all the time and it’s the same issue every time. The packaging process
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Robert
03/12/2021
I bought a 2019 Ram truck and contacted Reese needing a tiedown kit for the 20,000 pound hitch I already owned as the tiedowns from my old Dodge truck was different. They told me I would have to buy a new hitch (around $2,000) as there was not a tiedown kit for the new style frame on my Ram truck.
I shopped around and got the same answer, finally talking to a etrailer associate, as I had found online a 20,000 lb Curt hitch for$850.00, I was ready to order but carried on the conversation informing him of my situation with the Reese hitch, he said let me check on something first. He came back with good news he could sell me a kit that would fit the rails he had and they would fit the Reese hitch I had. $xx.xx I was a little skeptical but he assured me the kit would work. It was a easy installation with the parts they furnished.
Upon installing the kit I found the rails from my Reese hitch would work with the kit, I contracted etrailer and they said they would issue a refund for the rails when I returned them, the refund was issued in a very short time.
etrailer is the first place I talk about when visiting with other trailer owners about parts needed. We owned 3 campgrounds in Minnesota I wish I had know about had known about etrailer at that time.
I shopped around and got the same answer, finally talking to a etrailer associate, as I had found online a 20,000 lb Curt hitch for$850.00, I was ready to order but carried on the conversation informing him of my situation with the Reese hitch, he said let me check on something first. He came back with good news he could sell me a kit that would fit the rails he had and they would fit the Reese hitch I had. $xx.xx I was a little skeptical but he assured me the kit would work. It was a easy installation with the parts they furnished.
Upon installing the kit I found the rails from my Reese hitch would work with the kit, I contracted etrailer and they said they would issue a refund for the rails when I returned them, the refund was issued in a very short time.
etrailer is the first place I talk about when visiting with other trailer owners about parts needed. We owned 3 campgrounds in Minnesota I wish I had know about had known about etrailer at that time.
Robert
3/13/2022
Great
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Cameron
04/14/2025
This this is awesome. Very light and easy to get into and out of the bed by myself. I was nervous at first, but I wont go back to a standard hitch. very quiet compared to my Reese 5th wheel
by:
Wagner,
05/03/2024
Great Hitch. Easy to install and frees up a lot of bed space compared to the Pullrite Superglide hitch that I used in the past. Towing a 5th wheel trailer with a short bed truck is no problem with this hitch. The pivot point of the 5th wheel trailer is offset 5 inches behind the rear axle, but the king pin weigh is still directly over the axle. Plenty of clearance between the back of the truck cab and front of trailer during tight turns. The hitch is easy to remove from truck bed when extra space is needed for hauling cargo. The hitch is lite enough so that one person can easily remove and install the hitch. I highly recommend this hitch.
by:
Wade
04/08/2025
I wish I’d invested in this hitch sooner. No more struggling to disconnect! The ride is so much smoother and the chucking is non existent! Buy it!
by:
Michael
02/12/2025
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Arrived on time in perfect condition. Took about 30 mins total to install into the Curt bed rails in my 2020 F250, and onto the kingpin. No issues ... everything as advertised. Looking forward to towing my 5th wheel for first time next week.
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Steve
02/23/2024
I purchased the Curt CrossWing Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch last year to replace the Curt 20k sliding hitch. The later was stored on a pallet and required that I use extended forks on my tractor to lift it into the bed of my pickup truck. I then had to muscle it in place in order to tow my Keystone Avalanche 343RS fifth wheel trailer.
I sold that trailer and now have a 5th wheel that is lighter by 4000 lbs. and 7 feet shorter. With the Curt CrossWing leightweight 5th wheel hitch, I am able to lift it into the bed myself and secure it to the bed rails in a fraction of the time the other hitch required. The CrossWing hitch has the same tow rating as the heavier hitch. I am glad I made the switch as I am 74 years old and not getting any younger.
The hitch tows like a dream, is easier to hook up to the trailer and is all around easier to use.
I sold that trailer and now have a 5th wheel that is lighter by 4000 lbs. and 7 feet shorter. With the Curt CrossWing leightweight 5th wheel hitch, I am able to lift it into the bed myself and secure it to the bed rails in a fraction of the time the other hitch required. The CrossWing hitch has the same tow rating as the heavier hitch. I am glad I made the switch as I am 74 years old and not getting any younger.
The hitch tows like a dream, is easier to hook up to the trailer and is all around easier to use.
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view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 3500 Crew CabI have a couple of different options for your 2017 Ram 3500 Crew Cab. Your truck has a bed height of just over 20 inches so I will recommend some 5th wheel hitches that are adjustable to under 3 inches of that 20 inch mark that you're looking for. The most economical option for your Ram is the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch # C16115 with the Curt Base Rails # C16430-204. This features the Slide Bar Jaw to secure your king pin and has a Gross Towing Weight of 16,000 lbs. The next step up is...
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view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2024 Ram 3500 Hey Brad! I have a set of custom fit 5th wheel rails for your 2024 Ram 3500, however I do not have a Reese kit. Reese's parent company is currently going through bankruptcy and a federal fraud investigation so most of their parts are not in-stock or available. For your 2024 Ram 3500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit item # C16430-204. This kit includes custom fit brackets that install in pre-drilled holes in your Ram's frame. The 5th wheel rails are industry standard...
view full answer... - Correct Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500The correct Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ram 3500 is part # C16430-204. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit is a custom bolt-on fit with no cutting or drilling required into the frame. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 is my recommendation because of the interlocking dual jaw system which has a tight grip on the king pin and works to reduce chucking and jarring.
view full answer... - Options For Mounting PullRite Slider On A 2024 Ram 3500Hello James, thanks for getting in touch. What PullRite hitch do you have exactly? Does in install to industry standard 5th wheel rails? If so, there are options for mounting it in a new Ram 3500. If your Ram already has the OEM puck system in the bed, you can use the Adapter Rails # C29BR to mount your PullRite hitch in the bed. If your Ram does not have the OEM puck system, you can install a rail kit like the Curt # C16430-204 to put a set of industry standard rails in your bed. I...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2013 Ram 2500 for Reese Fifth Wheel HitchHey Nicholas, it sounds like you are looking for a set of fifth wheel rails that fit your 2013 Ram 2500 as well as the fifth wheel hitch you have with your Sidewinder pin box. For that the Curt custom fifth wheel rail kit part # C16430-204 would work great. It's a confirmed fit for your truck and also fits the standard above bed style fifth wheel hitches like you most likely have. If you are unsure what hitch you have email me back with a picture of it or get me whatever info you can find...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Mount Curt Q5 5th Wheel Hitch On 1996 Ram 3500Hello Charles, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Q5 16125 attaches to industry standard 5th wheel rails. We do offer a rail kit that will fit your 1996 Ram 3500. For that you can use the following: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish # C16430-204 This will fit as long as your truck does not have the OEM puck system. If you do have the puck system, you will need to use the # C29BR rail adapter instead.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel and Pin Box for a 2018 Ram 3500 W/ RamBoxesEric, from what I understand as long as the Gooseneck clears the bed then you can use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314 with the RamBoxes.
view full answer... - Options For Installing 5th Wheel Hitch In 2019 Ram 3500 without OEM Puck System They do not make an aftermarket puck system kit for your 2019 Ram 3500, so you have a few options to get a 5th wheel hitch installed. The standard way is installing above bed rails # C16430-204 to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch # C55DR if you have a 6-1/2' bed, or a fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed. If having the permanently installed above bed rails is a buzz kill for you, then another option is installing the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1320-5W will allow you to install...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Installation Kit For 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 With 8 BedI would be happy to help! While there is not a custom fit option confirmed to fit your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with an 8' bed, the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035 is confirmed to fit and will give you the above bed industry standard rails (ISR) you are looking for to install a 5th wheel hitch. If you do not already have a 5th wheel hitch, I recommend taking a look at the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # RP30047...
view full answer... - Are Carriage Bolts used In Center Of Rails For Curt Fifth Wheel Installation KitI have attached a drawing from the installation instructions for the rail kit part # C16430-204 you can check out. As you can see in the attached drawing I noted the carriage bolts and where they are located on the rails when installing. Please note the front rail uses 2 longer carriage bolts and the 8 shorter bolts are used in the other rail mounting locations.
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- Does the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch C16049 Come with Everything Needed for a 2017 Ram 3500The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16049 comes with everything that you need to install on a 2017 Ram 3500 assuming you have the factory in-bed puck system (see photo). The hitch will drop into the pucks and you will then turn and lock the handles in place to secure it but there is no other hardware required for this. The puck system is a set of five holes in the truck bed, four on the perimeter and one in the center which would be pretty apparent if...
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- Comparing Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch With Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram 3500The Curt A16 # C16120 and Reese # RP30047 are both quality fifth wheel hitches that have a 16,000 lb capacity and dual jaw system but there are a couple of noticeable differences. The Curt A16 has a fully articulating head while the Reese has a head which only pivots 4 ways. The A16 also has a handy indicator system which will let you know if the jaws on the hitch are ready to couple, uncouple or tow, which is a convenience feature the Reese hitch does not offer. The Curt A16 # C16120...
view full answer... - Fit & Compatibility of Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitches with Industry-Standard Base RailsThere are different versions of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch that are made for different applications. For instance 13K hitch model # DM8550040 does fit into industry-standard above-bed base rails (ISRs) like # C16430-204 from Curt or your Reese rails. The 21K Demco hitch # DM8550038 fits into the Ford Super Duty factory 5th wheel prep kit. The 18K hitch # DM8550034 that you referenced also fits into ISRs. The linked page will display for you all Demco 5th wheel hitch...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Base Rails For 2024 Ram 3500We do have a full 5th wheel base rail and install kit for your 2024 Ram 3500, from Curt, and are the following part number: - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram # C16430-204 I verified directly with Curt that these fit your '24 Ram 3500, and besides just fitting your truck, are great because they don't require any drilling into your frame. These rails will go great with any 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 # C16140 or Curt PowerRide # C22ER. The only other thing you'll...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2014 Ram 3500 Long-bed to Tow 15.5K TrailerYou are starting off well by using a long-bed 1-ton pickup to pull your 5th wheel. This is the ideal type of truck for 5th wheels since long beds naturally provide good turning clearance and have the muscle to pull heavy trailers. But in terms of the hitch I do recommend using a higher-rated hitch that provides you with some safety margin. You could use a 16K hitch with a 15.5K trailer but you will certainly find you will get a longer working lifespan from a hitch rated for a higher weight. If...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for a 2022 Ram 3500 w/ RamboxesCongrats on the new truck! Towing a 5th wheel trailer with your Ram 3500 will be difficult because of the tight bed space with the Ramboxes but it is possible. You will need a 5th wheel hitch, a set of industry standard rails, and a sidewinder pin box. A sliding hitch will not work. For the base rails you will want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit item # C16430-204. This rail kit is custom fit and installs in predrilled holes in your Ram's frame. This kit has shorter rails...
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- How To Install a Husky 16K 5th Wheel On a 2019 Ram 3500In order to install the Husky 16K 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2019 Ram 3500 you can use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16430-204 which is a custom fit so no drilling is required and it is the only one of its kind as of July 2019. The Husky Custom Mounting Bracket Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # HT31413 will not fit but you can use the Curt Install Kit with the Husky 5th Wheel Hitch no problem. If you already have base rails, you will need to use the ones included...
view full answer... - Differences Between Curt And Reese 20K Fifth Wheel Hitches For 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 8 Ft BedThere are a few differences between the Curt and the Reese fifth wheel hitches. I am comparing the 20,000 lb hitches, the Curt is part # C16130, and the Reese is part # RP30928. Both are good hitches but do have some differences to take note of. Both have custom installation brackets available. The Curt hitch has a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs, and a height adjustment between 13 to 17 inches, where the Reese hitch has a vertical load limit of 5,000 lbs and a height adjustment from...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Rail Recommendation and Installation Location for a 2014 Ram 2500I am assuming you do not have the underbed rail kit in your 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Megacab since you are looking for advice on where to mount the fifth wheel rails. If your truck is either a short or long bed you will want the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16426-204. In either bed length the king pin will be centered above the rear axle. The distance between the edge of the bed to the rear rail will need to be 28-1/8 inches if you have an 8 foot bed and 26-1/2 inches if you have...
view full answer... - Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2013 Ram 2500 Short BedEither the Curt # C16541 A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch w/ Slider with its 20K capacity or the 20K Capacity B&W BWRVK3270 Patriot Sliding Fifth wheel hitch would be a great choice. Both hitches are high quality, and would offer you a secure, relatively smooth ride. For the Curt hitch, use the # C16430-204 rail kit or for the B&W Patriot, use # BWRVK2605. My only issue with bed rail mounted hitches is the fact that the rails remain in the bed when you're not using the hitch. If you don't use the...
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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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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- 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... - 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... - 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 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 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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.
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.
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