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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 20K
Part Number: C68WV
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C68WV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Heavy-Duty Towing Power: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs vertical load for hauling large fifth wheels.
- Easy Handling and Removal: Lightweight 60-lb two-piece design with built-in grip points for solo lifting.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: Shock-absorbing ShockDrop isolator reduces chucking, jarring, and vibration.
- Fast, Simple Hookup: Open-faced head and wedge-style coupler make alignment and coupling clear from the cab.
- Set the Right Height: Three positions from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" for proper trailer level and clearance.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Big with Less Weight: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
The Curt CrossWing gives you full 5th-wheel muscle without the bulk. It’s rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and 5,000 lbs vertical load, yet the whole setup weighs just 60 lbs—about 65% lighter than most traditional hitches. You can lift and install it on your own thanks to the built-in grip points and a 2-piece design that comes apart fast when you want your bed space back. The sturdy steel build and reinforced head connection point keep it strong mile after mile.
Simplify Hookups and See What You’re Doing: Open-Faced Hitch Head with Coupler Design
If you’ve ever fought to line up a king pin, this setup makes life easier. The CrossWing uses a wedge-shaped coupler that bolts around your trailer’s king pin instead of traditional jaws, cutting down on rattle and taking the guesswork out of high-pinning. The open-faced hitch head works like a large funnel so you can clearly see the contact surface from your backup camera or cab as you back in. Once it’s seated in the head channel, just lock it down with the easy-to-reach ergonomic handle and you’re ready to tow.
Smooth Out the Ride: ShockDrop Technology for a Steadier Tow
Heavy trailers can cause jerking and jarring through rough roads or uneven terrain. The built-in ShockDrop cushioning at the head pivot absorbs bumps and vibrations before they reach your truck or trailer. The result is steadier handling and less chucking when you’re hauling long distances, giving both rig and driver a smoother ride every time out.
Stay Level and Confident on Any Setup: Adjustable Height from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" with 5" Offset
Getting the right height matters for comfort and control, especially when switching between different trailer setups. The CrossWing offers three height positions—16-3/8", 18-3/8", and 20-3/8"—so you can dial in a level connection while keeping solid bed rail clearance. Its built-in 5" offset helps improve cab clearance when turning, giving you more room to maneuver without worry.
Durable Finish That Lasts: Carbide Black Powder Coat
This hitch doesn’t just tow strong—it’s built to handle years of use. A corrosion-resistant, carbide black powder coat protects the premium steel construction from rust and wear. Combined with Curt’s limited lifetime warranty, it’s a setup made for dependable towing season after season.
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
- Compatibility note: This hitch is not compatible with the Curt X5 base rail adapter (16210).
16600 Curt Cross Wing Light Weight Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
16204 Curt Universal, Carbide Fifth Wheel Base Rails
16400 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit
Replaces 16414
Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC - 20K
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Video Transcript for In-Depth Review of the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Dodge Ram
Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Curt CrossWing Lightweight Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch. This hitch is going to mount into your truck bed so that you can tow your fifth wheel trailer hitch. Like most fifth wheel hitches, this is going to have a place for you to hook up your king pin from your trailer. What really sets this hitch apart is just how lightweight it is.
So this top portion here is actually going to be mounted onto your king pin on your trailer, so if you we're to ever need to remove your fifth wheel hitch from your truck bed, so that you would have more clearance if you're hauling other things that you wanna put in the truck bed. This is only gonna weigh about 62 pounds, about 61.5 pounds, which is ridiculously light for a fifth wheel hitch. I can't imagine any other fifth wheel hitch being able to pick up that easily. Typically it takes a couple people to move or you've gotta disassemble it, break it into smaller parts or use a hoist to lift it up out of your truck bed. So this being sixty one and a half pounds is gonna make it super convenient to take out of your truck bed if you ever need more clearance and if you're the kind of person that is towing frequently but then also using your truck bed, so you need that clearance.
This is gonna be a great option for you. Kind of standalone in the industry right now at how lightweight this is and yet it's still gonna do a really good job for you. It's gonna connect to your base rails with an installation kit that is sold separately. It's compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese and Valley, Above Bed, Base Rails, so pretty much the industry's standard, any of those will work to get this mounted onto your truck bed and then they include the pins and clips to get it secured in place. It's got a sturdy steel construction with a durable carbide powder-coat finish so it is gonna give us a 20,000 pound gross towing weight and a 5,000 pound tongue weight.
We do also have four inches of height adjustment here. So if I undo this center bolt, I can take that out and can show you we've got several different settings for our head unit, so we can raise it up like there and there, so we've got height adjustment from sixteen and three eights of an inch up to twenty and three eights of an inch, so it's going to accommodate a lot of different setups so that you can make sure that you are gonna be towing your fifth wheel trailer properly. This does have an articulating head, so as I've mentioned, this portion here is going to actually attach to the king pin on your trailer, so you've got a couple of bolts here that will pass through once you get this just slid in place. You've got the plastic lube plate here to ensure that nice smooth king pin rotation, that's gonna sit on your king pin can prevent it from falling off with those bolts going through the top or on the sides there. So when you're going to hook up to your trailer, this is gonna be sitting on your king pin and then your hitch will be in your truck.
So you'll just back up and it's gonna be very easy to get that lined up and one of the really nice things is once this touches, you'll know that you're lined up properly and then you can get out and lower your jacks on your trailer. You get that sled right into place, then you've got this handle here that you just slide in, push in, turn, and then it's nice and firmly connected. You've also got the locking pin here for a little extra peace of mind that it's gonna stay in place but your head unit is gonna articulate side to side and front to back. So it's going to give you great control and coupling on uneven terrain. It's going to help eliminate your guesswork when coupling, being able to line that V-up like that, so very simple to get hooked up. We do have a cushioned isolator here that's going to give us our shock drop technology in between our head unit and our post. So that's going to help reduce our chucking and jarring for a much smoother towing experience. It's going to absorb some of that impact, prevent it from being sent up to our tow vehicle or our truck, or back to our trailer. This is going to have a five-inch offset from your king pin to your center of your hitch. So that's gonna provide some added turning clearance especially for those of you who have a shorter pickup truck beds and that's gonna be a really nice feature there and the handle is gonna be super easy to reach from the side of your truck. Very easy to undo that, like I said, it's as simple as pushing in, rotating and pulling out then you're just connected and you're ready to pull forward and away from your trailer when you're hooking up, get it all lined up lower your trailer, so it fits slides down into place. You can see we've got little push out there that's gonna fit into base spot there. Once that's all lined up, just push the handle in then rotate it forward and pull it back and then get your pin put in. So super easy to get hooked up. Like I said, kind of a standalone option here for those of you who want something that's gonna be really lightweight, easy to take out of your truck. This does come with a limited lifetime warranty. So if you we're to have any issues with it, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com, but I don't think you're gonna have any issues. I think we're gonna be very, very pleased with this especially if you are gonna have to lift it if you've lifted any other fifth wheel hitch, you know they are bulky and very heavy. So this is a really nice option to remove when you need to. They do include instructions, especially for getting that height setting set up properly and making sure that everything is gonna be attached securely, so you don't have to worry as you're going down the road. But like I said, really nice option here for those of you who are going to be needing to take your fifth wheel hitch out of your truck bed especially on a frequent basis this is gonna be like no other. So that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
201 reviews
by:
Jeffrey
06/08/2026
Arrived on time and it was in perfect condition. Easy to put together, you do need a torque wrench that goes up to 300 foot pounds. Hitching up is very easy. I did a test tow and it was a huge improvement over my old curt a16 for a smooth ride. Looking forward to my next long trip with my new crosswing hitch. Thanks etrailer
by:
Rick
08/29/2026
When I first purchased this hitch I was skeptical. Once I installed it, I was surprised about the weight and the easiness of putting it in and out of my truck. Since last year, I have towed my fifth wheel on 4 different occasions and am very impressed on how easy it is to hook up and how well it tows. The last time we went camping, I noticed another camper that had a bigger fifth wheel than I have and he had a Crosswing as well. I highly recommend this hitch.
by:
Sid
07/30/2025
Hmm, where to start? The hitch itself is a dream come true, it's stable, lightweight but strong, pulls my 16K fifth wheel smoothly and does everything I could ask for. The issues that I have with it are the Torque and Re-Torque requirements from Curt themselves, the Dry Lube usage, and the rust spots that have appeared on it.
Manual says, "Torque to 300 foot lbs." Do you realize how much that is? I had to buy a special wrench just to get one that went that high! Unfortunately you have to Re-Torque the hitch bolt pretty much all the time, I mean I realize it's actually the only thing holding the hitch head to the body.... But sheesh!
The other thing the manual says is to apply Dry Lubricant to the head prior to usage . Dry Lubricant makes a heck of a mess, and when it dries it's white! Makes it look like a Seagull has been using the hitch as a nesting spot.
Finally, have had this hitch since February 2025, using it since April on about four trips and I'm already getting rust areas around the safety latch/pin area and the hitch saddle itself. The saddle rust is surface and not a big deal, (that thing is never gonna rust through no matter how many decades of use). The safety latch/pin is a bit of an "I'll keep an eye on that" concern.
In summary, this hitch is perfect for us. I used to have the big grey monster and just couldn't lift it out anymore. The Curt weighs about 60 pounds and it's so easy to remove and install in seconds versus what used to take my wife and I an hour or so and lots of pain meds after. Like I said, the hitch is rock solid, easy to hookup to and easy to disengage when we arrive at a campsite. It is my pleasure to be able to endorse this hitch and give it my highest recommendation.
Manual says, "Torque to 300 foot lbs." Do you realize how much that is? I had to buy a special wrench just to get one that went that high! Unfortunately you have to Re-Torque the hitch bolt pretty much all the time, I mean I realize it's actually the only thing holding the hitch head to the body.... But sheesh!
The other thing the manual says is to apply Dry Lubricant to the head prior to usage . Dry Lubricant makes a heck of a mess, and when it dries it's white! Makes it look like a Seagull has been using the hitch as a nesting spot.
Finally, have had this hitch since February 2025, using it since April on about four trips and I'm already getting rust areas around the safety latch/pin area and the hitch saddle itself. The saddle rust is surface and not a big deal, (that thing is never gonna rust through no matter how many decades of use). The safety latch/pin is a bit of an "I'll keep an eye on that" concern.
In summary, this hitch is perfect for us. I used to have the big grey monster and just couldn't lift it out anymore. The Curt weighs about 60 pounds and it's so easy to remove and install in seconds versus what used to take my wife and I an hour or so and lots of pain meds after. Like I said, the hitch is rock solid, easy to hookup to and easy to disengage when we arrive at a campsite. It is my pleasure to be able to endorse this hitch and give it my highest recommendation.
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Jeff
08/28/2026
I have my pickup bed back! I had a “removable” slider hitch that was heavy and cumbersome enough that I left it in the truck. I replaced it with the Crosswing and I now have a removable hitch. The way the hitch mounts and the curve of the trailer mean I don’t need a slider hitch anymore. Good riddance!
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
Brian
09/18/2022
Super impressed with the Curt Crosswing hitch. It’s light enough for a child to handle. Coupling and uncoupling so far has been extremely easy. Takes up far less space than a traditional sliding 5th wheel.
by:
Philip
08/28/2024
This 5th wheel hitch is very good . Easy to use and easy to remove. 65 lbs 4 pins and it’s out of the truck bed.
Philip
8/29/2025
Year of use very easy to hitch and unhitch. No problems and would recommend
Lazer S.
8/29/2025
@Philip Glad to hear it, Philip! What 5th wheel are you using this with? These are still fairly new and we are always curious to see what people are using them with.
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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!
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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:
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.
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.
by:
Chuck M
10/08/2022
2016
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Why didn't I do this sooner!. This has been the best investment in quite some time. I am totally impressed with this hitch (and Ram adapters for the puck system). I swapped out a Curt A20, heavy son of gun, but good hitch. Just couldn't use my bed. At 67 years old, hard to remove the thing. This hitch I can lift with one hand. Hitching and unhitching are a breeze. And removal is as simple as 4 levers or 4 pins. We've put over 6000 miles pulling a Grand Design Reflection 320MKS, about 13K loaded. No issues with the hitch at all. I highly recommend this hitch. What a difference.
by:
Kenny
05/27/2024
Completely Disappointed in the Curt CrossWing Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch. I have been pulling Fifth Wheels for 15 years and have never experienced such a rough ride with any of my rigs. I received my Hitch on May 15th, 2024, just in time for an already planned 140-mile Memorial Day trip over roads that I have driven many times. This trip about jarred our teeth out it was so rough. Like I mentioned I have pulled our trailer over these same roads several times without issue with any of my rigs.
I'm currently pulling a 35' Fifth Wheel with a 2024 Chevrolet 3500 HD Dully with a eight-foot bed. The Reese Hitch I have (purchased from etrailer) been using was starting to have some issues and is heavy making installation and removal a pain for an older guy. The CrossWing looked like the idea hitch for our rig. I do like that the hitch is light weight enough to manhandle, and it's a breeze hooking up the trailer. Sacrificing ride for weight and ease of connecting the trailer is not worth $[XX].
I discussed how bad the CrossWing made my ride with a Mechanical Engineer friend that works in the automative truck group for a major oil field service company. He suspects that the Five Inch Offset to the rear of the center axel is what is contributing to the rough ride. It's like bouncing on one end of a seesaw and making it rough for someone on the either side of the seesaw. If the weight were put five inches in front of the center of axel the ride would actually be better.
Hopefully etrailer or Curt will do the right thing and refund my money or at least replace the CrossWing with a different hitch.
I'm currently pulling a 35' Fifth Wheel with a 2024 Chevrolet 3500 HD Dully with a eight-foot bed. The Reese Hitch I have (purchased from etrailer) been using was starting to have some issues and is heavy making installation and removal a pain for an older guy. The CrossWing looked like the idea hitch for our rig. I do like that the hitch is light weight enough to manhandle, and it's a breeze hooking up the trailer. Sacrificing ride for weight and ease of connecting the trailer is not worth $[XX].
I discussed how bad the CrossWing made my ride with a Mechanical Engineer friend that works in the automative truck group for a major oil field service company. He suspects that the Five Inch Offset to the rear of the center axel is what is contributing to the rough ride. It's like bouncing on one end of a seesaw and making it rough for someone on the either side of the seesaw. If the weight were put five inches in front of the center of axel the ride would actually be better.
Hopefully etrailer or Curt will do the right thing and refund my money or at least replace the CrossWing with a different hitch.
by:
William
09/23/2020
Solid and well built. Installation instructions could have been a little better. I would purchase this again.
William S.
9/24/2021
One year out and its solid as a rock.
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Emily
04/02/2024
Absolutely LOVE this hitch. So easy to hook up, and if you are off an inch or so the swivel head on the trailer moves right into place! It’s light enough for me, a 5’4” woman to lift in and out of the truck with ease. Wouldn’t trade this hitch for anything!!!
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view full answer... - What Rail Measurements Are Used for Curt Custom 5th Wheel Kit on 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 6-1/2 BedIn regards to the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16400-204 which is a fit for a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, the distance from the edge of the truck bed to the edge of the forward-most rail is 47-1/2" on both the 5-1/2' and 6-1/2' bed models. The distance of 52-3/8" from the edge of the truck bed to the edge of the forward-most rail is for 8' bed models. If you don't already have a fifth wheel hitch in mind, the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider part # C16521 is...
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- Towing Capacity for 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5.3L Engine and 3.08 Axle Ratio I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L V8 engine and 3.08 axle ratio and it lists a maximum trailer weight of 6,500 pounds if you have the 2WD model or 6,200 pounds if you have 4WD. I do still recommend verifying this in your copy of the manual or by visiting a local Chevy dealer with your VIN. If you are looking to tow a standard bumper pull trailer and don't yet have a hitch installed I recommend the etrailer.com Class...
view full answer... - Towing Capacity and Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4Based on my research your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with the 5.3L engine and 3.42 axle ratio has a towing capacity of 9,500 pounds. As long as the 5th wheel trailer you're considering remains under this weight once it's fully loaded it looks like you will be good to go. I do still recommend verifying this capacity by taking a look at your owner's manual or even visiting/calling a local Chevy dealer with your VIN. To pull a 5th wheel trailer you will need to install a set of base...
view full answer... - Can Fifth Wheel Install Kit From 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Be Reused on a 2015 SilveradoThe fifth wheel hitch installation kit used on your 2006 Silverado isn't compatible with your 2015 Silverado, I'm sorry to say. This is because of the differences in the truck frame that occurred in the 2007 model year. Also, the hardware used to install the fifth wheel hitch in your 2006 Silverado is meant for a one time use only. It isn't meant to be reused. If your 2015 Silverado is a 2500 model, you'll need the # C16411-204 install kit. If you have a 1500 model, use the Curt # C16400-204...
view full answer... - Do the Curt Q20 and Q24 5th Wheel Hitches Install the Same Way on a 2008 GMC SierraThe Curt Q20 # C16130 and Q24 # C16245 5th wheel trailer hitches both mount to the same above the bed industry standard rails. If your 2008 GMC Sierra is a 1500 or a 2500 Light Duty then you can use Curt installation kit # C16400-204. If it is a 2500HD or a 3500 then use # C16418-204. Custom installation kits are preferred because you won't have to drill into the truck frame for installation. They also take less time to install. I have linked the instructions for these kits for you.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500To add a set of 5th wheel rails to the bed of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 you will want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit item # C16400-204. This custom installation kit mounts in pre existing holes in your Silverado's frame. It will give you a set of industry standard rails that are compatible with most 5th wheel hitches. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long item # C56000....
view full answer... - Can a 2014 Chevy Silevrado 1500 Tow a Grand Design Reflection 5th WheelThe towing capacity of your vehicle will need to exceed the weight of your trailer in order for you to tow it, it is as simple as that. It looks like you have just enough capacity for this but you will need to pay attention to how much you load in the trailer as you don't have much left over to spare. I will say there are plenty of others on the road who are in similar situations and it really just comes down how comfortable you feel. If you are traveling across the country for several...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 5.7L V8 and 3.42 GearsIn order to provide you with an exact towing capacity I would need your cab style, box length, and drive type in addition to the engine size and axle ratio that you provided. If you have a Double Cab with 6-1/2' bed and 4WD or Crew Cab with 5-1/2' bed and 4WD then yes, your towing capacity is 9,600 lbs. Please note that the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider part # C16521 is essentially an upgraded version of the Curt Q16 slider which we do not offer so this is what I recommend...
view full answer... - Determining 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500I wasn't able to track down an exact weight figure without knowing the specific sub-model of your Fleetwood Triumph, however based on my research it looks to be somewhere between 10,000 an 11,000 pounds. I definitely recommend verifying this number. The true towing capacity of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 is dependent on a number of factors including engine size, drivetrain, cab style, axle ratio, and bed size. With this in mind I'm not able to locate the exact capacity of your Silverado...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Rail Installation Kits for a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Xtra CabYes, we have fifth-wheel installation kits for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Xtra Cab. There are several different kits to choose from, and I will list each one for you. In the custom install category we have the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50064-58, the CURT Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16400-204. These kits are custom install kits that require less drilling into the truck frame, and therefore less installation time, than the universal...
view full answer... - Recommended Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Bracket for 5-1/2 Foot 2013 GMC Sierra 1500I checked with Curt and the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish # C16400-204 is the correct fit. If you just want the brackets you will use # C16400.
view full answer... - Base Rail Dimensions for Installation of C16400-204 KitThe Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish # C16400-204 will give you the industry standard rail spacing to fit most 5th wheel hitches. The standard rail slots most often use are 22 inches from front rail to rear rail on center and 20-1/2 inches wide as you can see in the attached photo of the Reese M5 # RP30928. There are some models that use the 29 inches wide slots but they will still be 22 inches front to back on center. The distance inside to inside...
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- Pullrite Superglide Hitch Compatibility With Industry Standard RailsAs long as your Pullrite Superglide hitch is part of the ISR series then the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item # RP50064-58 will work. If you do not have an ISR series Pullrite has an adapter to industry standard rails that you can get. If you want a custom rail kit that will require no drilling I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish Item # C16400-204.
view full answer... - Where do the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit C16400-204 Rails Install on a 2008 GMC SierraFrom the picture that you sent it looks like you have the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C16400-204 for your 2008 GMC Sierra. If this is the case from the end of the bed that the tailgate is connected to, to the rear edge of the rail that sits closest to the cab will be 47.500 inches on a short bed and 52.375 inches for a long bed (see attached picture). This should put your 5th wheel hitch directly above or slightly in front of your rear axle. Keep in mind that these measurements...
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- Curt Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit that Fits 2015 GMC Sierra 1500Curt has a bracket kit that fits your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 with the part # C16400 which is part of # C16400-204 which is the entire rail kit.
view full answer... - Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for 5th Wheels and Bracket Kit for a 2018 Chevy Silverado 6-1/2 Foot BedThe Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish item # C16204 and the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs item # 16055 are only sold separately. They do both fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado LT 6-1/2 foot bed truck. However, you are going to need the full installation kit to utilize the gooseneck rail. The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish item # C16400-204. This kit includes the custom...
view full answer... - How To Find 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2010 GMC Sierra 1500In order to find the towing capacity of a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 you'll need to take a look in your owner's manual. This will list the tow capacity for said vehicle based on what it's equipped with from the factory such as cab type, bed length, engine size etc. The towing capacity range is from 4,400 lbs to 10,700 lbs depending on options. In order to tow a fifth wheel trailer you'll need a fifth wheel hitch, install kit, and wiring harness. I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation...
view full answer... - Recommended Industry Standard 5th Wheel Rails for a 2014 Chevy Silverado To install a set of industry standard rails in the bed of your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 you will need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC item # C16400-204. This is custom fit and attaches by using existing holes in your Silverado's frame. If you are just wanting the brackets that mount to the frame you will need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Chevy/GMC item # C16400. Depending on the manufacturer these may not work with your existing rails because...
view full answer... - Will Curt Universal Base Rail Kit Fit a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500The only Curt 5th wheel base rail kit that is compatible with your 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the Kit # C16400-204 which uses custom mounting brackets. If you are wanting a universal rail kit then I recommend the Reese Kit # RP30035 instead. The Curt option would be easier to install as you wouldn't have to drill into the frame of your pickup. The Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16055 is compatible with either of the base rail kit options mentioned above. You may also be interested...
view full answer... - Distance Between Rails of Fifth Wheel Rail Kit part # C16400-204The fifth wheel rail kit part # C16400-204 that you referenced is made to the industry standard fifth wheel rail dimensions. That means that from center to center the rails are right at 22 inches apart. I attached a picture that has more dimensions of the industry standard rails as well.
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- Fifth Wheel and Installation Kit Recommendations for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500The exact 5th wheel hitch set up you'll need will depend on and vary with the bed length of your truck. For a 5-1/2 foot bed, you'll either need a stationary hitch along with a Reese Sidewinder or use a Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part # DM8550040 and install kit, part # DM8552027-71. The Autoslide is definitely the easier to use option, and would also be easier to install. For a 6-1/2 foot bed, you'll still need a slider but you won't need as much travel as provided by the hitch mentioned...
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit Recommendation for 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short BedThe correct Curt fifth wheel rail kit for your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 foot bed is the part # C16400-204 which means the correct bracket kit is the part # C16400 and not the 16411 you mentioned.
view full answer... - Is The Curt Rota-Flex Pin Box Compatible With The Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Yes, the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K # C86JR can be used with the Curt Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328329. If you look at Curt's website there's reviews from customers who say they use the two together, with one stating that the combination virtually eliminated all of the chucking he was feeling in his Ford.
view full answer... - Can Curt Crosswing Hitch be Used with OEM Puck Adapter for GM Rail KitsHey Ryan, the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C86JR is compatible with the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C88KR. The fifth wheel hitch simply drops into the adapter and secures with hitch pins and then the adapter drops into the factory prep package and secures with locking handles. This would be a really great lightweight solution like you noted!
view full answer... - Which Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch is Better? Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Rail Connection?Hey Randy. Comfort and stability wise the Curt CrossWing item # C86JR that attaches to 5th wheel rails isn't going to be better than the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The gooseneck version does provide a 9" offset compared to the 5th wheel rail option being only 5". That extra 4" is really going to help your turning clearance. Unless you have 5th wheel rails in your 2024 Ford F-250, I recommend the Curt CrossWing item # C32DR for gooseneck hitch balls. The support...
view full answer... - Will I Need A Slider For Towing 5th Wheel With 2016 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 6.5' Bed?Hello David, thanks for reaching out. There is actually a formula you can use to determine if you will need a slider hitch. The formula is as follows: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the fifth wheel jaw center to the truck cab B = Offset used (slider clearance or Sidewinder offset) C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2 As far as the rail kit, I looked up the 50085 rail kit you mentioned and this is for a 2013-2025 Ram 3500, so this will not work for your Tundra....
view full answer... - Can I Replace a B&W Slider w/ a Curt Crosswing?Welcome back! Yes, you can so long as your truck has a set of industry standard rails. The Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C86JR is also compatible with the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box item # GY78GR you purchased.
view full answer... - Is There a Lock for the Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel HitchHey Darrel, that would be pretty cool but we don't have a lock for the upper section of the Curt Crosswing hitch part # C86JR.
view full answer... - What is Best Air Cushioned Fifth Wheel Pin Box Hey Lori, we have really great air ride cushioned pin boxes like the Curt Flex Air part # LC328492 which is designed to replace the Lippert 1621 style pin box but I would need to verify what pin box you have on your camper currently to know which would be the correct replacement. What I do really like about the Flex Air is that it provides vertical and horizontal cushioning. The Curt Crosswing hitch part # C86JR is a lightweight fifth wheel hitch that will have fewer moving parts than...
view full answer... - Curt CrossWing C86JR - What Is The Torque Rating For The M20 BoltHello Cynthia, thanks for reaching out. The Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR does have a M20 bolt that is torqued to 300 ft-lbs. This bolt will not need to be removed each time the hitch is taken out or put back in the bed of the truck. You would only need to remove the bolt if you were to disassemble the hitch. If the hitch was disassembled the bolt would need to be replaced.
view full answer... - Height Clearance w/ the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer HitchHey Rick. 3/8" is not going to be a deal breaker when using the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C86JR. So long as you have plenty of clearance above your bed rails you'll be good. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier...
view full answer... - Will Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Work for 2016 Ford F-250Hey Robert, I am not sure why our fitguide doesn't include the Curt Crosswing fifth wheel hitch part # C86JR to fit the rails of your 2016 Ford F-250 but it will and it also is a great lightweight hitch overall. What fifth wheel hitch do you have now?
view full answer... - Longest Pin Box for a Lippert 1621HDA shorter pin box will reduce your turning clearance by bringing your trailer in closer so you don't want to do that. The longest pin box we have that fits a 1621HD bolt pattern is the Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box item # LC158778. The center of the king pin sits 27-3/8" from the back mounting bolts and 19-1/2" from the front one. The issue is that the Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box item # LC158778 will not work with the Anderson because it's incompatible with gooseneck adapters. However,...
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- Does Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Void Warranty of RV FrameThe Curt Crosswing part # C86JR does not void any warranties on trailer frames as it's a fifth wheel hitch and not a gooseneck adapter. It's also lighterweight which helps make it an easier choice then most fifth wheel hitches. If you were asking about the adapter version of the Crosswing part # C32DR it also does not void the warranty as it is an adapter on the truck side and not the trailer.
view full answer... - Is The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box Compatible With Curt CrossWing 5TH Wheel Hitch? Yes, you can use the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box # MR84VR with the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR.
view full answer... - Can Curt CrossWing Be Used With Ford OEM Puck System?Hello Cindy, thanks for reaching out. It is possible to use the Curt Crosswing # C86JR in your 2024 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system, but you will need to use the adapter rails, part # C88KR. There is no version of the CrossWing that goes straight into the puck system. To answer your second question, yes you will need a wedge. What you'll need is the Wedge for Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C85DR. Feel free to reply below and let me know if you need anything else.
view full answer... - 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... - 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... - Which Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch Fits 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500Hey Frank, we have a Curt CrossWing hitch and rail kit that was designed for your 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the part # C86JR which comes with the correct rail kit for your truck. The kit you mentioned is designed to fit the heavier duty Silverados.
view full answer... - Will Curt CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as a Curt A16 SliderHey Mike Waters, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR is designed to fit the same industry standard rail dimensions that your Curt A16 fits. Just note that this hitch doesn't have the sliding feature so you may run into some clearance issues when turning since your 2020 Ram 1500 is a short bed truck.
view full answer... - Best Way To Connect 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Ball On Flatbed TruckHello Bryan, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you are wanting to hook your 5th wheel up to the gooseneck ball on your flatbed truck. Since your camper has the rota-flex, you will need to get a new pin box. I do not recommend jury rigging or welding anything since this is a huge safety risk. You would be risking not only your own safety but the safety of other motorists. The best option for you will be to go with a gooseneck pin box like the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin...
view full answer... - Will Curt E16 Hitch Fit in Place of Curt CrossWing HitchHey Flavio, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR and the Curt E16 # C16115 mount to the same rails so they are interchangeable. With that being said, the E16 is the most basic 5th wheel hitch on the market and does not provide a smooth ride - so while hookup will be easier, the jaw that secures the king pin is just a bar so the trailer won't have a smooth operation during takeoff or braking. At the very least I recommend going with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer...
view full answer... - Can Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel HItch Work with RotaFlex Pin BoxHey Chad, yes the Curt Crosswing Fifth Wheel Hitch part # C86JR is compatible with the Rota-Flex pin boxes. We have checked with Curt recently to confirm this.
view full answer... - Can You Use The Curt 4" Offset Ball C68ZV With The CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch?Hello Mike. The Curt CrossWing # C86JR is a 5th wheel hitch that will attach to the industry standard above bed 5th wheel rails. The Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset # C68ZV is made to be used with the OEM puck system in a Ram, Ford, GMC, Chevy or Nissan pickup truck. These are two completely different mounting systems so the CrossWing and the offset ball cannot be used together.
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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