Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924
THIS ITEM IS NOT A FIT FOR
1990 Geo Tracker
We'll connect you with nearby partnered installers who know this exact setup.
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Part Number: C66JV
In Stock
$1,124.90
1990 Geo Tracker
Will this fit?
To see if this custom-fit item will work for you please tell us what vehicle you'll use it with.
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.
We'll connect you with nearby partnered installers who know this exact setup.
- All Info
- Reviews (527)
- Q & A (0)
- Videos (4)
- Photos
CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C66JV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Strength You Can Rely On: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs tongue weight for heavy fifth wheels.
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking 2-jaw system wraps the king pin to cut rattle and movement.
- Quick Coupling Check: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows when it’s ready to couple, tow, or uncouple.
- Simple One-Person Removal: Fast 1-pin head release lets one person lift it out of the bed.
- Dial In Your Setup: Adjustable from 13" to 17" tall to match trailer height and bed clearance.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Heavy 5th Wheels: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Tongue Weight
The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch is rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and 5,000 lbs tongue weight, making it a solid choice for big fifth wheels and long hauls. The heavy-duty steel construction and carbide powder coat finish give it strength and lasting protection. It’s a hitch that feels sturdy every time you drop the trailer on it—steady and dependable mile after mile.
Stay Locked In with Confidence: Interlocking Dual Jaws and Color-Coded Indicators
The interlocking two-piece jaw wraps fully around the king pin for 360-degree contact, keeping movement to a minimum and giving you a quieter, more secure connection than slide-bar models. You can easily see what the jaws are doing thanks to Curt’s three-point color indicator system—red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, and green when you’re locked in and ready to tow. It’s simple feedback you can check at a glance before pulling away.
Smooth, Quiet Ride on Every Trip: Fully Articulating Torsion Head
This hitch’s torsion head self-aligns for easy hookup while controlling movement for a stable, quiet ride. It helps suppress road shock so you feel less bumping and hear fewer clanks as you tow. The built-in cushioning lets the trailer move naturally with the truck over uneven roads, keeping everything more comfortable over long stretches.
Quick to Remove and Easy to Maintain: One-Pin Head Removal and Built-In Zerk Fittings
When it’s time to free up your truck bed, the fast one-pin head removal makes it easy for one person to lift off the hitch head without extra tools. Two built-in zerk fittings keep lubrication simple so everything moves smoothly trip after trip. The included plastic lube plate helps the king pin glide right into position during hookup, saving wear on both the hitch and trailer over time.
Dial In the Perfect Setup: Adjustable Height from 13" to 17"
Getting your trailer level is straightforward with the four-inch height adjustment range built into the Curt A20. Just set it between 13" and 17" to match your setup. Once dialed in, the hitch gives you that balanced stance that makes towing feel right—steady down the highway and predictable when backing into tight spots.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 5,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Height adjustment: 13" to 17"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note
- Compatibility: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the first generation Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
16140 Curt A20 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
16204 Curt Universal, Carbide Fifth Wheel Base Rails
16418 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit
Great Alternative to Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for An In-Depth Look at the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Chevy/GMC
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for the Chevrolet and GMC trucks. Now, this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 1999 to 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, with either the six and a half foot bed or the eight foot bed. And on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle. That'll show you if this will work for your application.
Now these brackets right here, they are designed to mount beneath your truck bed to provide the attachment point for your fifth wheel rails. Now those fifth wheel rails, we do sell separately on our website. They go by part number C16104 or C16204. And just give you an idea what those rails look like, they come in a set of two, and again, they'll attach to these mounting brackets on your vehicle. This provides a custom fit by mounting to the existing holes in your vehicle's frame.
That will minimize the amount of drilling that's required to install these, and it'll cut the installation time in half when compared with universal bracket kits. If you notice, it does include all the necessary hardware to install it. It does even come with this nice extra bracket for relocation of the electrical box. And it comes with a nice set of instructions with pictures that'll describe how these parts install. The finish on these brackets is a nice black powder coat finish to resist corrosion.
And these will work with the BMW, CURT, Draw-Tite, and Husky above bed fifth wheel trailer hitches. But that should do it for the review on the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for the Chevrolet and GMC trucks..
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
1227 reviews
by:
Richard
07/17/2026
2004
GMC
Sierra
Items as described arrived on time and installed rather easily, directions were very good and the installation video helps a lot
by:
Dave
06/19/2020
I have towed with the Curt A20 for a few thousand miles. I really like this hitch. The visual hooked versus unkooked indicator is awesome. It operates flawlessly. I do get some chucking over bridge expansion joints. However, it seems like most people have this problem. On normal roads it pulls great.
by:
David G.
11/02/2017
2004
Chevrolet
Silverado
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, installed the Custom 5th Wheel Installation kit along with the Q16 Slider Hitch. Product arrived very quickly after ordering. It was shipped in 3 different boxes. One box was a little beat up during shipping, but all of the parts were there and undamaged. I watched the installation video once, then my brother-in-law and I tackled the job which took us about 2 hours. This was not difficult to install other than trying to get the 1/2" bolt through the hole on the driver side of the frame (the frame is boxed there). The included wire guide helped, but you still have to manipulate the bolt into the right position in a very tight spot. Everything turned out to be a perfect fit, no modifications needed. Also, I removed both rear wheels before starting which gave us plenty of working room. I have purchased from etrailer in the past and will continue to use them in the future.
by:
Donald
09/05/2020
Hitch came packed well even though the box looked banged up. Everything was still undamaged and in good usable condition, just minor scuffs. I think this unit will have more when I get done with it. Watched a you tube video from curt on installation and had little trouble installing the hitch following the enclosed guidelines. Everything lined up according to plan. I think the hardest part was getting access by the heat shield. Tough spot to work on but I had help from a younger, more adapt helper who was able to manage just fine. A creeper for underneath was super handy and a 6 foot ladder to climb in and out of the bed made it a whole lot easier. Really did not need to use a lift. Would have made it a bit harder to work in the bed. My truck is quite high which allowed nice working space underneath.
by:
Dave B
09/19/2017
Hitch slid into existing rails after a very minor adjustment. Took my son and I about 25 minutes to assemble, torgue bolts and adjust rails in the bed of my truck. we have used it twice already and camper did not bang and pop like it did on old worn out receiver.
The ordering process was also very smooth. Kelsey took the time to explain the differences in the hitches before I made my decision!
I Would recommend both etrailer and this hitch if you are looking to change out!
The ordering process was also very smooth. Kelsey took the time to explain the differences in the hitches before I made my decision!
I Would recommend both etrailer and this hitch if you are looking to change out!
by:
Jacob
06/29/2022
Upon delivery the box was a little banged up. Everything was inside was still in good condition. To my time with install to insure proper alignment, the only thing I can say negative about it is, you need 4 additional 3/4 inch washers for the frame bracket bolts that are not included, at least I did! On both sides. In the end it was a rather easy success.
Sierra K.
6/30/2022
I emailed you a picture of the parts list, which items are you missing?
Jacob
6/30/2022
There were no parts missing! Just 4 extra 34 inch washers were needed
by:
Abel
05/31/2024
2016
Prime Time
Crusader Fifth Wheel
This is a great kit from Curt to install your 5th wheel hitch. Installation was not to hard even while working on the ground. Tightening up the frame and rail nuts was a little difficult. You will need an Extra Long 3/4 inch Ratcheting Wrench to get to the ones near the fuel tank. The customer service from etrailer is Exceptional. I was missing a few spacers and bolts because UPS trashed the box but etrailer replaced all the hardware over night. Definitely will be using this company for all future purchases. Thank you!
by:
Daniel
03/05/2026
From start to finish the experience was very enjoyable. The customer service team was amazing and everything happened just as promised.
The same hitch at my local trailer store cost much more.
Would definitely recommend etrailer to anyone.
The same hitch at my local trailer store cost much more.
Would definitely recommend etrailer to anyone.
by:
James B.
07/28/2017
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
I already had a curt goose neck frame mounted in truck so I used the Curt adopter plate # 16220 an the A 20 curt 5 wheel hitch assembly was very easy with no issues looking forward to putting it to work with my G M C 3500 also purchased a curt bumper dual ball adjustable hitch
by:
Tommy
05/05/2023
2005
Chevrolet
Silverado
High quality, heavy duty system. Bolted right in and instructions were easy to follow. I feel good about pulling our camper with this set up. Only issue was shipping, the box was damaged and was missing the pins that were ordered. But customer service quickly got thing fixed and resent.
by:
Robert
11/13/2021
Excellent hitch, took two of us 10 minutes, during a rain storm lol, to put together and install! As far as towing our Redwood 5th wheel it performed flawlessly, easy to hook up and the ride was super smooth and no noticeable bucking!
by:
Jason
11/09/2023
Installed on my 2005 Chevrolet 2500. Used install videos from your website and had no problems at all installing. Fast shipping also. Thank you for a great website!
by:
Alejandro
05/21/2022
Very nice piece!Arrived sooner than expected. I have the A16 version,that I used for a 10k Lbs 5th wheel and that handle very well but now I'll be towing a 16k tow hauler so I know this a20 will do just fine. And I love the locking jaw versions. I feel these are most secured in any type of towing.
by:
Marlon
05/26/2023
Nice well made with thick material. Time would tell how sturdy it is. Easy to install, clear instructions with everything you need for it. (Nuts and bolts).
This is my second mounting kit that I get for my trucks.
This is my second mounting kit that I get for my trucks.
by:
William
05/06/2024
Love it. Easy to take apart and move! The instructions were very clear on how to assemble. I pull a 43ft camper and have yet to have any problems! Well worth the $$
by:
Tyler
08/03/2024
Install was easy and the hitch performs perfectly. I have ZERO complaints. Even a year later, it performs great.
by:
Kyle
11/09/2022
2005
Chevrolet
Silverado
Well built. Some bolts are a bugger to get tightened up but not bad. Didn't remove the heat shield.
by:
Jeremiah
09/23/2016
Very strong product I would give five stars except the instructions would not be good for an every day truck owner but the E trailer video is really good the only issue with a long bed is you have to drill 4 holes in the front of the frame two on each side and be aware if you do have a long bed truck you will need a big drillbit for instants I used a 7/8 but the overall product is good shipping was great could not imagine having to install the universal brackets and this kit made it so much easier
Jeremiah
10/16/2017
Update I have probably put about 5000 miles of towing With this kit I have not had an issue with it still looks good no rust all the bolts are still tight
by:
Brad
07/01/2025
Hitch is fine but packaging it shipped in was all torn up on arrival. To the point that handle was bent.
by:
Jeff
10/16/2025
Overall the hitch seems to be good had a few scuffs and scratches but it is a fifth wheel hitch and nothing devastating couldn’t get the latch assembly out and I really didn’t want to start beating around on it. Talked to a friend who said that would get better after using it some. A little harder to deal with but fit the bed base plates perfectly in my 2022 F350 dually. Good to go get my toy hauler ??
Lazer S.
10/21/2025
Sorry to hear about the damage and difficulties, Jeff. The handle will get easier to actuate with use as they can be on the stiff side when new. I don't recommend beating it with anything as that will probably damage the mechanism. So don't do that. Are those B&W rails in your bed? And what do you carry in your toy hauler?
by:
Jeff M.
06/23/2014
2005
GMC
Sierra
I wish I could give two ratings for this kit, one for quality of product, and one for quality of fit and instruction. The product quality, once it is installed is very nice and heavy duty.
The instructions, and the fit on my 2005 GMC one ton dually leave a lot to be desired. They say it should take about 90 minutes to install. Plan on about 8 hours if you don't have a lift, and plan on drilling 3/4 inch holes in the frame rails. You better have access to a compressor, cut off wheel, 1/2 inch impact gun, 1/2 inch drill motor and 3/4 drill or reamer. This is NOT for the average "weekend warrior" with a small set of hand tools to install.
The instructions, and the fit on my 2005 GMC one ton dually leave a lot to be desired. They say it should take about 90 minutes to install. Plan on about 8 hours if you don't have a lift, and plan on drilling 3/4 inch holes in the frame rails. You better have access to a compressor, cut off wheel, 1/2 inch impact gun, 1/2 inch drill motor and 3/4 drill or reamer. This is NOT for the average "weekend warrior" with a small set of hand tools to install.
Jeff M.
6/23/2015
Very heavy duty. Very secure. No problems aside from the initial installation. Nice setup.
by:
Harold
03/18/2024
2019
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Shipping was extremely fast and all the extra information that can with the products I purchased made the entire experience that I would return for and refer friends to.
Harold
3/18/2025
Couldnt be happier with this purchase. It really is perfect for our needs. 2019 F350 LWB pulling 45 5th wheel.
by:
Ron
07/06/2025
Overall a great hitch. Couple of minor scratches. Like the easy disassembly to be able to install/remove from truck alone.
by:
Bob
04/02/2025
2007
Chevrolet
Silverado Classic
Product was great but what I really want to review was the customer service one of the packages showed up box was broke open and parts missing Lauren in customer service got right on it and had new parts to me within a couple days ..A+ effort and communication
Brooke M.
4/2/2025
Wow, Bob, I am so glad she could help you out and get this corrected right away! I'll make sure she sees your glowing review, too :) Thank you!
by:
Roger
06/03/2023
great hitch.
Roger
6/4/2024
As good as new after a year and thousands of miles. Love it, well worth the price.
25
1227
true
Show More Reviews
See what our Experts say about this CURT 5th Wheel Hitch
- Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch Base Rails for a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Hey Austin! The correct set of 5th wheel rails for a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 are going to be the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC item # C16418-204. This set of rails is industry standard which means it will work with most 5th wheel hitches on the market. The brackets are custom fit and install in pre-existing holes in your Sierra's frame. I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get them installed. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend...
view full answer... - What is The Maximum Towing Capacity of a 2006 Chevy SilveradoTo determine the maximum trailer weight capacity you can tow with your 2006 Chevy Silverado, you will need take your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and subtract that by the the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your truck from the (GCWR) that will give you the maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). This can all be found on the information tag located inside the driver door jamb. As long as the maximum towing capacity of your truck is higher than the gross trailer weight of your 5th wheel,...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit for 2001 Chevy 2500HDFor your 2001 Chevy 2500 HD, your towing capacity for a 5th wheel is based on the Gross Combined Weight Rating. Your truck will have a sticker in the driver's door frame that states the GVWR of your truck. For your 5th Wheel, I recommend beginning with the custom rail kit # C16418-204. This kit will give you custom brackets to allow you to mount the brackets to your frame with only the need to drill one hole in the frame on each side. The other holes are already in the frame that...
view full answer...
- How to Increase Cab Clearance When Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2004 GMC Sierra 6-1/2 BedIn order to choose a replacement pin box for your '89 Featherlite Holiday Rambler you can either look for a pin box number on your current pin box (like 1621 or 0719 for example) but if you can't locate a number the next best thing to do is take measurements of your pin box. If you can measure the width, distance from the center of the king pin to the first set of installed bolts, and then the distance between bolt holes horizontally and vertically I can use the table from the linked helpful...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel and Rails for a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DuallyHenry, it sounds like you're looking for something like the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. This hitch has a 25k capacity, is made by Curt, and will work great with your toy hauler. Ideally I'd say you do no drilling to install the rails but for what you're looking for the best we can do is the semi-custom install kit which will require less drilling than a universal hitch but still some drilling....
view full answer... - Slider Base Recommendation to Convert Curt E16 Hitch to a SliderSounds like you are looking for a slider base to fit the Curt E16 hitch that you have. For that you'd want the part # C16560 and you'd be set. You'd just need to remove the head off of your current hitch and bolt it to this slider base.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Bracket Kit For 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HDHey Tim, For sure, we can get you the best 5th wheel mounting brackets for your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, and for that go with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. These have the thickness you want and less drilling than the mediocre universal kits so they are definitely the way to go.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Hitch for a 2007 chevy Silverado 2500 Hey Eric. To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC item # C16418-204. This kit is custom fit and comes with everything you need to install 5th wheel rails in your truck. They fit the short and long bed models and will work with any hitch that works with industry standard rails. For a 5th wheel hitch you'll have two options depending on how long your truck bed is and how far the nose sticks out...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch on 2007 Chevy Silverado 3500Hi Stephen; the # C46JV you ordered is the correct part for your 2007 Silverado 3500 with an 8' bed. This includes the # C16130 (Q20) along with the base rail kit and custom brackets # C16418-204 (same as 16204 and 16418).
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HDHey Hunter! I am really curious what those 5th wheel rails are attached to that you say are already installed. To answer your question though, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit item # C16418 is what you'll need for your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. They are custom fit for both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed lengths. These are part of the Curt item # C16418-204, which is the full 5th rail kit. I have linked an installation video below that will help you get them set up. To make towing with...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail Kits that Fit 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HDThe rails are all made to the same specs for the most part as far as how the hitches fit into them but as far as how they attach to the brackets under the truck bed they are different enough that they are not interchangeable. The two most common kits for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD are the Reese part # RP50064-58 and the Curt # C16418-204 which you can check out and let me know if either brackets match what you have.
view full answer... - Do Fifth Wheel Hitches Mount To The Truck Frame Or The Truck BedAll fifth wheel hitches like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # BWRVK3200 will in one way or another connect to the frame of the truck or tow vehicle. This hitch will attach to rails that are above the bed. These rails will connect to the frame of the truck using the included hardware that comes in a kit like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish # C16418-204. Other kits or OEM prep packages will have below the bed...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit for 14K Reese Hitch on a 2002 Chevy SilveradoThe Reese universal installation kit # RP30035 will accept your 14K Reese 5th wheel trailer hitch. This kit does fit your 2002 Chevy Silverado unless it is a 1500HD long bed but we do not have a video on that particular truck. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you do have a 1500HD you can use a custom installation kit like # C16418-204. Even though this is a Curt brand installation kit it is still compatible with your Reese hitch.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a Valley 7054 Hitch and 2001 GMC Sierra Long BedYes, you can use the Valley 7054 hitch in your 2001 GMC Sierra long bed. You just need the proper installation kit. You can use Curt custom installation kit # C16418-204. It will accept Curt, Pro Series, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley, and Husky 5th wheel hitches that fit in industry standard above the bed rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
view full answer... - Is There a Sidewinder Available for a Leland 7930 Pin BoxI do have a possible solution for you but there is not a rotating pin box available like a Reese Sidewinder for the Leland 7930. Therefore, your only option if you want to tow said trailer is to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch with as much travel as possible. The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16521 is a good option for this as it offers 12" of front to back travel. In order to install this on a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 you can then use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation...
view full answer... - Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy Silverado with Short BedThe recommended custom fifth wheel install kit for your 2006 Chevy Silverado is the Curt Installation Kit part # C16418-204. The measurement from the rear of the box to the rear of the front rail would be 47.5 inches. I attached the installation instructions for this kit and a diagram I took from the instructions that shows the rail placement.
view full answer...
- Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Rails for a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500There would've been a package that whoever was the original owner could've selected that gave them in bed rails to tow a 5th wheel. Seeing as though that's long gone, you're going to have to add them yourself with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. I also recommend adding the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Plug # 50-97-410 to the bed of your truck. This is going to make hooking and unhooking your 5th wheel so much easier and...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Bracket/Rail Installation Instructions For A 2006 GMC 2500 Hello Randy. I was able to find some resources that should be helpful for you. We do not deal with the RV pro brand, so I do not have anything pertaining specifically to their bracket kits. We do sell several other rail kits that will fit the 2006 GMC 2500 and I have included links to a few instruction manuals below. We do not have any instructions for the Demco SL rails on an 06 GMC, so this will be the closest thing we have. I have also linked a few install videos for you below if you...
view full answer... - 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed Hitch Recommendation for Towing a Gooseneck Horse TrailerIn order to use the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16055 on your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 short bed you'll also need to install the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204. This is a great option if you plan on towing both 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers (or if you want to at least keep your options open). If you only plan on towing that gooseneck trailer though then I recommend going with the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60712 instead....
view full answer...
- 5th Wheel Base Rails and Hitch for a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500There really is no way of knowing what set of 5th wheel base rails would work with the holes already in place without knowing what base rail kit was previously installed. That being said, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16418-204 is confirmed to fit your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and would provide you with a set of industry standard rails. This would allow you to use a 5th wheel hitch like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541 if you have a 6.5'...
view full answer... - Installing A Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch In A 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD With A 6.5 BedIf you are trying to install the Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 you linked to then you'll need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50087-58. Since these rails are a custom fit you won't have to drill into the frame which will drastically cut down on installation time. I've attached the instructions and an installation video for these rails to help you in this process. If you haven't gotten a fifth wheel hitch...
view full answer... - Recommended Base Rail Kit For A 1999 Chevy Silverado 2500 With A RBW UHS-85-7-F37 Hitch RBW hitches will typically have the same footprint as a Reese hitch so you'll want to verify the connection point spacing to ensure it would fit a standard ISR rail kit. I've attached a diagram below showing the spacing of the rails. For a 1999 Chevy Silverado 2500 you would need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC # C16418-204. These custom-fit brackets will make installation a million times easier since they'll use the factory holes in the frame instead of having...
view full answer...
- Can a 2004/2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pull a 5th Wheel TrailerThe towing capacity for your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are going to vary greatly depending on options but can be as high as 8,900 lbs. The best way to find out what the exact towing capacity is for either Chevrolet Silverado is to compare the options that you have to the chart listed on page 4-70 to 4-75 of your owner's manual. If it turns out that you are able to pull the 5th wheel then you will need a few items in order to do so. If either...
view full answer... - Does 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 Have Towing Capacity for 7,600 lb RVI looked up the towing capacity of a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.0 and every configuration was well over 7,600 lb so yes it could. Looks like lowest configuration is 9,600 lb towing capacity and highest 13,000 lb. I'd recommend confirming this with your owners manual or local GM dealer though. If you were looking for a fifth wheel hitch the Curt A20 part # C16140 would be a great option. It has more than enough weight capacity and also has a really tight jaw design that which provides...
view full answer... - Recommended 5TH Wheel Hitch For a 2022 Ram 2500 With Ram Box BedWith your 2022 Ram 2500 having the Ram Box storage in the bed you will need to use a fixed hitch with a pivoting pin box like the Sidewinder # RP34FR. You will not be able to use use the Pull Rite/Demco Autoslide type hitches as they will not clear the bed sides. The pivoting pin box changes the turning point from the 5th wheel hitch to the attachment point on the 5th wheel trailer. This prevents the chance of damage to your bed rails and allows you to make full jackknife turns without...
view full answer... - Grease Fitting Locations for Curt A20 Fifth Wheel HitchThe zerk fittings for the Curt A20 hitch part # C16140 are located on the front of each jaw.The jaws must be in the closed and locked position for the zerks to be accessible. They are kind of hard to see but I attached a picture that points them out. Curt recommends high pressure grease like the part # L11465. If you need a grease gun we have part # L30200.
view full answer...
- Is the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with the Lippert Rota-Flex Pin BoxI spoke with my contact at Curt who said that the A20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16140 is compatible with the Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box without any additional components. He did say that they have heard of instances where the rubber pad on the Rota-Flex pops out of place which results in it prematurely wearing down the head unit of the A20 but since that problem is with the pin box you would have this same issue with any 5th wheel hitch. If you are replacing your pin box and this makes...
view full answer... - Why Can't the Curt Rota-Flex Pin Boxes Be Used with the Curt Q-Series 5th Wheel HitchesHey Derek, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Rota-Flex pin boxes, like part # LC176440 you referenced, aren't compatible with the Curt Q-Series hitches because the pin box hitch plate moves and the Q-Series hitches use a spherical axial bearing which provides a smooth ride quality for standard pin boxes, but will work against the movement of the Rota-Flex pin boxes. Instead of the Q-Series I recommend using the A-Sers # C16140 which is pretty similar, but it has a torsion head so it will...
view full answer... - Can Head Unit From Curt Q20 Be Used On Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch?Hello Rick, thanks for reaching out. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but your best option here will be to get a whole new hitch. The Q20 hitch system has basically been discontinued and replaced with the A20 series hitches. The head units and bases are not interchangeable between the two hitches. I know what you mean about the handle and slider on the Curt hitches being tricky to operate. This is the case with all of their hitches. If you want something better, take a look at...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Use a Curt A20 5TH Wheel Hitch In Bed of a 2017 Ford F-350 With OEM Puck SystemI have 2 options for you Simon to mount your Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16140 in your 2017 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system. The first and easiest is the Adapter Rails # C88KR which you found. This will mount into your 4 outer factory puck holes and gives you the same mounting points your Curt hitch fits into. Do understand this will add 2-1/2" to the height of your hitch so you may need to adjust your mounting holes. We also have the Legs # C16017 you can mount to your Head #...
view full answer... - Trouble with Locking Handle Engaging on the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer HitchI spoke to my contact at Curt about your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 and they informed me that the locking handle issue is likely a result of improper lubrication. For starters, I would take some brake parts cleaner and spay down the jaws and the locking handle to ride any debris. Once you have let the jaws and handle mechanism dry then you can take some LubriMatic White Lithium Grease part # L11354 and work it onto these components while moving them back and forth to...
view full answer...
- Towing 19K Toy Hauler With 18K Rated 5th Wheel HitchAccording to my research, the 2007 Silverado 2500 Classic has a towing capacity that varies from about 10,100 to around 15,000 lbs depending on how the truck is equipped so you'll definitely be exceeding the towing capacity of the truck as well as that of an 18K capacity 5th wheel hitch. Does the 19K figure you stated for the weight of the toy hauler represent its GVWR or is that it's dry or weight? The dry weight would typically be quite a bit lower. I couldn't recommend towing in excess...
view full answer... - Will the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Curt A20 5th Wheel HitchYes, the Curt E-Series like part # C16115 fit the same base rails as the Curt A-Series like part # C16140 so you can switch between the two without issue. The old base rails will stay attached to the truck bed and you'd simply just swap out the hitch for one another.
view full answer... - Is it Normal for Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch to Make Noise Starting/StoppingHey Doug, what you are describing is pretty normal and is referred to as "chucking". Some hitches have a little looser tolerances in the jaw design that can cause this and/or some trailer king pins are a little worn out which allows for more play as well. The A20 doesn't have a reputation for being noisy so I wouldn't suspect it being the problem but there isn't any type of adjustment on it's jaws.
view full answer... - Why Would Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Chuck with Travel TrailerHey Matt, that's frustrating to hear but my first question is what type of wedge are you using for the pin box and the A20? If it's a universal wedge that would be what I'd think the issue is. The custom fit wedge you'd need is the part # C16992. That should tighten up chucking quite a bit. Let me know what you have now for a wedge and we can go from there. Also if you see where the movement is that is causing the noise let me know.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 17,000 Lb TrailerFor a 17,000 lb trailer for which I am assuming is dry weight, I would error on the side of caution and use a 5th wheel hitch rated for at least 20,000 lbs. For a 20,000 lb 5th wheel hitch, I recommend the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 for long beds or part # C16140 for short beds. The Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches are excellent options. They have a pivoting head that makes hooking up the travel on unlevel ground easy. In order to install this hitch on your truck you...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th-Wheel Hitch that is Easily Removed on 2014 Ram 1500Choosing the right 5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch for your 2014 Ram 1500 will depend first on the weight of the trailer you plan on towing. You will want to make sure the truck and hitch have weight capacities that exceed the trailer's loaded weight. Since your Ram 1500 has a short 5-1/2 foot bed, the safest way to tow a trailer is to use a stationary 5th-wheel hitch and replace the pin box on the trailer with a Sidewinder, if it does not have one already. The Sidewinder will be required to add...
view full answer... - Will Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Work with Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King PinsI do have an option for you but the Curt A-Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches like part # C16140 are only compatible with the first generation Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pins, not the second generation Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin because there was an issue with the wedge shearing off during testing. If you have the first generation then you can use the Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # C16992 but if you have the second generation then you will...
view full answer... - Is the Reese Sidewinder Pin Box Compatible with a Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch?Hey Tim! Yes, the Reese Sidewinder Pin Both # RP34FR (which replaced the 68220) will work great with a Curt A20 hitch, like the universal # C16140, but you'll need to use the Sidewinder Wedge # C27NR for the Curt A20. Are you looking to replace your pin box, or your 5th wheel hitch?
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Underbed System for 2015 Chevy Silverado Short Bed with Gooseneck IntegratedThere is only one option to help you get the gooseneck and rails you desire in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed. The standard rails attach at the same locations as the gooseneck hitch brackets so individual options are not compatible. My recommendation is to use the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Complete Hitch # RP30158-68 which will give you the underbed gooseneck hitch and the underbed rails with the pucks for a clean bed when not in use. Then you can use your current...
view full answer... - Under Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250Essentially the factory Ford fifth wheel rail system is a Reese rail kit, but Reese doesn't sell the rail kit for your truck and the only way to get it would be directly through Ford. Curt does offer a fifth wheel hitch that fits that rail kit directly though with the A20 part # C16034. Another option is the B and W Companion Hitch and Gooseneck setup that consists of the rail kit/gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1116-5W and then the fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W. The rail kit doubles...
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... - Which Wedge to Use with Turning Point Pin Box and Curt A20 HitchHey Glenn, the correct wedge to use with a Curt A20 # C16140 and a Turning Point Pin Box is the wedge # C16992. What camper do you have the Turning Point installed on?
view full answer... - Solution for Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch with Loud Clunking from JawsSince the jaws of your Q20 can't be adjusted or replaced your best solution is going to be a new hitch like with the Curt A20 part # C16140 which is the newer version of what you have now which has a much tighter jaw design that will be quieter and last longer. Instead of the two jaw pieces coming together and just touching each other in the middle the A20 jaw has two pieces that lock together.
view full answer... - Comparing the Curt Q20 and the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitches.As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 # C16130 and the Curt A20 # C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it comes to choosing which one is better, even though they are both excellent choices, I recommend going with the A20 because it has more features. Right off the bat the A20 has interlocking jaws to secure your king pin as opposed to the Q20 jaw...
view full answer... - Will Airbags Work with the Articulink Rear Suspension on a 2017 Ram 2500 Power WagonThe articulink rear suspension on your 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon will not cause any issues with a set of airbags or a 5th wheel hitch because they all install in slightly different locations on the vehicle and do not counteract one another. For a set of airbags, I recommend using the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57289 because they do not require any drilling into the truck frame and they do not interfere with the brackets for a 5th wheel hitch. The Air Lift LoadLifter...
view full answer...
- Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2008 Ford F-350 With Curt Gooseneck HitchThere are a couple of options which you can choose from which will allow you to pull a 5th wheel trailer with your 2008 Ford F-350, which I'll go over for you. The best option by far is the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 because it gives you the security of a fifth wheel hitch with a strong jaw system while simply fitting on the gooseneck ball of the Curt EZr. It is both simple to use and strong, with a 21,000 lb towing capacity. I strongly recommend...
view full answer...
- Where Does Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Have it's Grease FittingsFor the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130, Curt does recommend that "black graphite grease" be used for the jaw before initial use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts or hardware store and will probably just be labeled as "graphite grease." You can use the grease fitting that is centered in the cast base plate to grease the lower bearing assembly. The fitting is visible while looking down through the jaws in their...
view full answer...
Do you have a question about this 5th Wheel Hitch?
Info for this part was:
Updated by:
Lindsey S
Updated by:
Wilson B
Updated by:
Alex H
Updated by:
Michael B
Video Edited:
Chris R
At etrailer we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Dave
6/20/2021
Curt A20 still performing flawlessly.