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  1. 5th Wheel Hitch
  2. CURT
  3. 24000 lbs GTW
  4. Above Bed Rails
  5. Fixed 5th Wheel
  6. Standard - Double Jaw
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Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Toyota Tundra - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs

Part Number: C73EV
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Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and installation kit included. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT 5th wheel hitch part number C73EV or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Toyota Tundra - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C73EV

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Strength You Can Rely On: Rated for 24,000 lbs GTW and 6,000 lbs vertical load for towing large fifth wheels.
  • Smooth, Quiet Towing: Dual jaw wraps fully around the king pin while the cushioned 360° head absorbs road shock.
  • Know You're Hooked Up at a Glance: Color-coded 3-point indicator clearly shows when it’s safe to couple, tow, or uncouple.
  • Easy One-Person Removal: Two-pin head system lets one person lift the hitch in separate pieces for storage.
  • Set the Right Level: Adjustable height from 13" to 17" helps fine-tune trailer and bed rail clearance.

Features to know about

Built for Big Loads and Big Miles: 24,000 lbs GTW and 6,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit

This fifth-wheel hitch is rated for 24,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 6,000 lbs vertical load limit. It’s heavy-duty steel with a carbide powder coat finish that stands up to long hauls and rough conditions. The design feels solid when you’re towing large RVs or toy haulers, giving you confidence that the connection won’t flex or shift under load.

Tight, Quiet Connection on Every Trip: Dual Jaw with Full 360-Degree Contact

The dual-jaw locking system wraps fully around the king pin for true 360-degree contact. That design cuts out the looseness and rattle common with slide-bar setups, so your trailer tracks smoothly behind you. The built-in cushioning absorbs road shock to keep the ride quiet and steady while protecting your hitch and trailer from extra stress mile after mile.

Close-up of CURT Q24 fifth-wheel hitch dual-jaw mechanism showing two-piece rounded jaws securely gripping a trailer king pin for stable towing connection.

Hook Up with Confidence Every Time: Color-Coded 3-Point Indicator System

Before you pull away, a quick glance at the color-coded indicator tells you exactly where the jaws are positioned—red means uncoupled, yellow means ready to couple, and green means it’s locked for towing. You can see it clearly from the cab or right beside the bed, so there’s no second guessing if you’re hitched up right.

CURT Q24 fifth-wheel hitch handle showing three-point color indicator system with red, yellow, and green markings to signal uncouple, couple, and tow positions.

Smooth Movement on Uneven Ground: Self-Aligning Head with Spherical Axial Bearing

The self-aligning pivot head uses Curt’s spherical axial bearing for smooth, 360-degree movement. It tilts and pivots easily as you back in under the king pin or travel over uneven roads. That natural motion keeps things calm through dips and turns, so your setup feels steady whether you’re hooking up or cruising down the highway.

Easy to Remove When You Need Your Bed Clear: Two-Pin Head Removal Design

When it’s time to free up bed space, this hitch breaks down quickly. Pull two pins to lift off the head—no tools required—and handle each piece separately. It’s a simple design that makes it manageable for one person to remove without needing extra equipment.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Gross towing weight: 24,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 6,000 lbs

Dimensions

  • Hitch height: 13" - 17"

Warranty

  • Warranty: 10-Year limited warranty

Note

  • Compatibility notice: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder.

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Installation Details C73EV Installation instructions



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Video Transcript for Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch: The Breakdown

Today we'll be reviewing the Curt Q24 fifth wheel trailer hitch with dual jaws, rated at 24,000 lbs. It's part number C16245. This Curt fifth wheel hitch is made from sturdy steel with a durable carbide powder coat finish. It has a gross towing weight capacity of 24,000 lbs., and a vertical load capacity of 6,000 lbs. The height adjustment range is 13" to 17", and it's all covered by a 10-year warranty. We'll go ahead and install our fifth wheel onto our rales.

With the weight of this 5th wheel, you'll need an extra set of hands to help put it into place. We'll now use the four pins and clips to secure the hitch into the rails. We'll slide the pins through the rails and hitch feet here, and install the clip on the other side. As you can see, with the pin in place, the fifth wheel is secure. Now we'll repeat this with the other pins.

With all of our pins in place, we can now go over some of the features of the Q24 fifth wheel hitch. This fifth wheel is equipped with a dual jaw locking system, which provides 360 degrees of contact between the jaw and the king pin. Another great features is the top plate has 360 degrees of movement, side to side, front to back, and diagonal. This fifth wheel also has a 3-point indicator system in which everything is color coded to let you know when your hitch is coupled, uncoupled, and ready to tow. It's also visible from within the cab of the truck.

This hitch also has 4" of height adjustment to help better fit the height of your trailer. You can see these two holes here, which are two points of adjustment. At this time, we have it set at the second set of adjustment points underneath. Another great feature of this fifth wheel is the ability to fit almost all industry standard rails, such as Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, ProSeries, Valley, and of course the Curt rails. Keep in mind thought that specific rails are not included with this fifth wheel.

Now that we've gone over some of the features and specs, we'll now demonstrate how this fifth wheel hitch works. For demonstration purposes, we'll be using this king pin simulator to show you how it works. To uncouple the trailer, there's a pin located on the back side of this lever, which will flip out and undo. We'll flip out this lever and pull out our handle, which will allow the king pin to move out of the jaws. You can see the red bar here as well as the red dot and the color indicator, which tells us we're in the uncoupled position. Moving the handle one section in, the indicator is now yellow, which means we're ready to couple the trailer. Again using the trailer simulator, we'll slide it into position. You'll see now that the indicator is in the green position, which tells us we're ready to tow. Now we can lock the handle back in place with this lever and clip. Now we're ready to head down the road. And there you have it for the Curt Q24 fifth wheel hitch, part number C16245.

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Saturn Relay
2005 Dodge Quad Cab Dully , Cedar Creek 36 ckts 16k
very nice hitch , shipped relay fast 3 days to east coast, easy to install : had rails from old hitch,
it did come a LITTLE scratched up from shipping . one thing i wish it had more height / it does sit lower than old hitch buy 1 inch. haven't tried pulling yet / will up date latter . hope it pulls as good as it looks.
now no problem for bigger trailer, i hope! maybe a toy hauler?
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Winston C.

8/11/2017

so far the hitch has performed wonderfully . used it to make a trip down to Florida last fall from Va. to pick up a new landmark, witch had a heaver hitch wt. the new hitch seem to make the trip worry free

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I purchased a higher rated (weight) Curt hitch to prevent 'rolling' forward during hard stops. The new hitch far exceeds my trailer weight but I continue to have the problem, although not as often. I had the new hitch professionally installed.
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Dwayne B.

9/12/2021

It turned out the Curt hitch was not the problem, it was the pinbox which ultimately failed and was replaced by that manufacturer in June.

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Have not had the opportunity to use the new hitch to pull our RV, but did hook up to the RV to check height and ease of hookup, it's great, very happy with this hitch so far.
Ease of ordering was excellent, received it within 5 days in great condition.
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Paula

7/9/2019

In the last year we have pulled a 16,000 lb Jayco 5th Wheel over 3,200 miles, up and down mountains and across flat lands with no problems. Still easy hookup and no troubles with it latching or in latching. We grease it and re-torque the bolts as per manufacturer recommendation, a little routine preventive maintenance goes a long way. Still very happy with the hitch, and would definitely recommend it, and have several times.

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2012 Ford F-450 Super Duty
I love dealing with Etrailer, unit came in one piece and early......and OMG this hitch is incredible!! 4 bolts and it's in. I hitched up literally in minutes. CURT makes it idiot proof...
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Michael

7/31/2021

Honestly, this is the best hitch I have ever bought. Hitching up is simple and its definitely a better buy then anything else in its class.

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2016 GMC Sierra 2500
I bought this hitch because I am a firm believer in buy heavier than I need for safety. This hitch has been absolutely wonderful. The fifth wheel pull great with no jarring and the solid feel when attached is comforting. I can easily reach everything I need to set the hitch and lock it. The jaws are very easy to tell if I am completely hooked or not and the lock works great for a quick look to tell if ready. This hitch was very well priced (cheaper than lighter rated models) without being of "cheap" quality. I have enjoyed this hitch very much and thank goodness it breaks down into pieces for removal as it is a very heavy unit.
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2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Got my Curt Q24 finally. A very good, quality, heavy hitch. It was just a little scratched up, in same spots as all others seems to post - do to shipping by UPS. Etrailer did double box it to help, so all in all it wasn't bad. It is definitely a heavy hitch, but being able to quickly break it into pieces (head removes easily) makes it much more manageable to put in and out of the truck. Can't wait for the trailer to get in so I can try out this hitch...
Installed onto Curt rails in a 2006 F350, with no issue. Will be pulling a 18k 43' 5er soon!
Shipping was a bit on the slow side compared to other reviews - took 2 weeks to get it, but luckily my trailer is also delayed so I didn't need it immediately.
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Like the way hitch latches and easybto install
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Toyota Tundra
The product shipped and was received in a timely manner. The installation went very good, took me about 3 1/2 hours to install. Instructions were easy to understand. The installation kit came with many extra parts so I wasn't worried about missing parts. Items are very heavy so be careful lifting. The drillbit needed for the holes is 17/32 which is an uncommon bit to find at a hardware store. It would've been nice if the drillbit was included in the kit. I did find one at a local hardware store for $6.35. By the time I was done drilling my last hole the drillbit is now useless, burned the tip out and last hole was hard to finish. When I first started my measurements I didn't realize the truck model at the top of the page and initially measured for a GMC, but I own a tundra. I was thankful my wife came in and was talking with me and disrupted the job. After she left is when I realized I measured for the wrong vehicle. Double check everything before drilling. Very good product and would definitely recommend it to another person.
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Haven't towed with it yet,but looks like it will be more user friendly than my previous hitch.I had to adjust my rails a little to get it to fit.Shipping speed was excellent. While etrailer wrapped and stapled over the manufacturer box the contents when opened had several places where the paint was missing due to parts rubbing together during shipment.
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Always quick shipping and great prices !! Thanks Again
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Chris

5/24/2017

Hitch works amazing ! I have owned about a dozen different 5th wheel hitches and this one is the easiest to use and tell it 100 locked on the trailer

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Ordered my Curt 24k 5th wheel hitch on Tuesday, received around 230 Friday, and was installed by 5pm same day ( already had the rails). I am anxious to hook up my Heartland Big Country 3650RL to my 2006 Chevrolet dually and roll down the highway.
The hitch is alI i expected it to be, and it is quite heavy, but managed to get it installed by myself after reading the great installation instructions. As in other posts, slight scratches during shipping due to packing materials used by Curt, not etrailer's fault.
My RV has a tongue weight of 2350 lbs, 14000 overall, and 39'6" lenghth. Expectations are high that this hitch will handle it well! Thanks for the great service
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2016 Dodge Ram Pickup
We took it to a shop to have it installed. It looks great, and the features to make sure our 5th wheel is securely locked in place give us peace of mind. And it's nice that the rails are made just for our 2016 Ram 3500 long bed. It really is well made and is a brute. Can't wait to get out on the road.
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2013 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Received my hitch very quickly, two days with free shipping. However, the hitch did arrive with a couple scraps. The company needs to work on the packaging and shipping prep. That being said, I am very happy with the hitch and the company. I called them prior to buying it and they answered all my questions, very helpful. I'd definitely buy another product from them.
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2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
The Hitch was very good quality very easy to install in the 2018 Dodge Ram Total installation by myself was under an hour I plan on using it to move travel trailers fifth wheels around for people
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Truly happy with this product and can't wait to go to work! etrailer sent me everything I requested and the installer had no problems. Everything was packed well in shipping with no problems.
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Just installed the new hitch and haven’t used it yet, only thing I wish I knew I needed the power accessories to install. I figured that maybe would have came with it. But great product overall.
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2016 GMC Sierra 3500
Looks great, installed easy. Had a few scratches from shipping but it's a tool so it's not a big deal. Very happy.
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Dodge Ram Pickup
We had a short bed Ram 2500 and upgraded to a Ram 3500 Dually. We had a Demco Auto slide hitch in the old truck that worked well but I wanted to get back to basics without all the moving parts and noise. This hitch performed beyond my expectations. I couldn't be more happy! And as usual the Etrailer experiance was exceptional! 3 day delivery right to the place I was having it installed and in excellent condition. If only the rest of my life could move so smoothly!!!!!
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Jon L.

10/27/2017

Well they were awesome but we are done with the toy hauler already!

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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
The customer service is excellent, and the staff at etrailer knows their stuff. I watch all of the RV-related YouTube videos. I discount/ignore the not-so-bright influencers. When I see a product that would be of value, I log onto etrailer and order it.
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Excellent product. It allows you to choose between gooseneck and 5th wheel towing without having to destroy a factory installed gooseneck hitch! So glad I purchased this hitch! I would definitely purchase it again if I needed to!
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Jeffery

9/18/2019

Excellent couldn’t be better!!

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2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I received this box four days later than the hitch mount box, but that was due to the shipping company, not E-trailer! I assembled and installed the hitch, yet removed in preparation for the spray-in bed liner. It's easy to assemble and seperate into two more manageable pieces. Can't wait to start hauling the RV!
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Les

11/1/2017

Still using and I really like the hitch and other items I purchased a year ago. After installing the Curt fifthwheel hitch, Ive used it several times and I will be using it a bunch over rbe next several weeks. Easy to maintain and use.

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Very strong hitch. I like that it easily can be taken apart, makes it not so heavy to install. Glad it has grease fittings, should last longer. Positive indication of locking to kingpin. Came within 2 days of placing the order.
Dual jaws give a sense of security.

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Ron

4/17/2015

Works well, good workmanship, good materials, good value. I hope to use it for years to come.

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2014 Ram 3500
Arrived timely in a very well protected carton. Handled shipping better than any other 150 lb item I received in a cardboard box. There are a few small scratches but nothing that some minor touch-up (semi-gloss?) won't take care of. Was able to put it together alone and install in the mounting rails in about 30 minutes. Heavier than my old 15k hitch but not so heavy I can't position it alone. May enlist help when it's time to put it away in the fall.
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Hotrod38

4/7/2017

A full season of use and couldnt be happier. This hitch absorbs most highway chuck and is surprisingly quiet.

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Easy to use. Hook up is smooth. The draw handle pulls easily when ready to disconnect. Just be sure to have the weight of the trailer off of the truck before trying to pull the handle. I have found that the handle does not always lock in the open position and occasionally needs to be held open as the truck is driven forward.
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Quinton

1/22/2022

Working great. To update about the handle not always locking open: This was due to operator error, I was not properly engaging the latch catch.

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Delivery was on time and the hitch was as described. When I opened the box the manufacturer failed to include the mounting hardware. I contacted etrailer customer service and missing items were shipped - service after the sale was excellent.
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Mike

11/2/2017

I am very pleased with the purchase, the unit is working as I expected.

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  • What Mounting Slot Spacing on 5th Wheel Rails Fit the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
    The Curt Q24 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16245 fits in industry standard above the bed rails. Industry standard rails have mounting slots that measure 22 inches on center front to back (it is actually closer to 21-13/16 inches). Side to side there are 3 sets of mounting slots per rail. The outside set is spaced 29 inches apart on center, the middle set, which is where the hitch will mount, is spaced 20-1/2 inches apart on center. And the inner set is spaced 10 inches apart on center. I...
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  • Are Curt Q24 and Air RIde 5th Wheel Pin Box Compatible With 2024 GMC 3500 Short Bed
    It sounds like you might already have a Q24 from your old setup and would like to use it with your 2024 GMC 3500. The fixed Q24 # C16245 (for above bed rails) or # C37FR (for OEM prep package) will fit if you have the short bed. However, you are going to run into clearance issues. A short bed typically requires a sliding 5th wheel hitch or rotating pin box. The Q24 is not compatible with a rotating pin box so using the Curt R24 Round Tube Slider for Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16570...
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  • What is the Best Truck for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
    You are doing the right thing by doing the research first. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so let me break it down for you and I will provide some part recommendations at the end. Basically, if you want to tow a 5th wheel trailer, the best trucks are going to be long bed 3/4 or 1 tons like a Ford F-250/F-350, Chevy/GMC 2500/3500, or Ram 2500/3500. Half ton trucks could work but are not nearly as capable as the larger trucks. A long bed for sure is something you will...
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  • What is the Difference Between the Curt Q25 and the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitches?
    The only difference between the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs item # C16245 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs item # C16265 is weight capacity. The Q25 has a 1,000 lbs heavier capacity than the Q24.
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  • How to Convert Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to Sliding Hitch
    I do have a solution for you, however the Curt R20 Round Tube Slider # C16550 that you referenced will not work to replace the fixed legs on the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16245. These two systems are not compatible with each other. In order to convert the fixed Curt Q24 Hitch to a sliding model, you will instead need the Curt R24 Round Tube Slider # C16570. This will replace the legs on your hitch to provide you with the needed cab clearance during sharp turns on your short...
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  • 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
    You will want to confirm the towing capacity of your specific Ram pickup before selecting a 5th wheel hitch and trailer. Since pickups can come with many choices of engine, transmission and axle ratio, your truck could have a higher or lower towing capacity than 8500-lbs. I reviewed the towing guide on the ramtrucks.com website and 8500-lbs is the listed towing capacity for many versions of the current 1500s, but your owner's manual is the best place to confirm what your truck can do since...
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