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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Toyota Tundra - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Part Number: C97VJ
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C97VJ
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Strong, Secure Towing: Rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs vertical load for heavy fifth wheels.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: Interlocking 2-jaw system gives 360-degree king pin contact to cut rattle.
- Easy Turning in Tight Spots: Non-binding S20 slider offers 12" of travel for safe, slow turns.
- Quick Status Check: Color-coded 3-point indicators show when it’s ready to couple, tow, or uncouple.
- Simple Handling and Setup: 1-pin head removal and included rails make one-person install easier.
Features to know about
Built for Heavy-Duty Towing Confidence: 20,000 lbs GTW and 5,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is all about strength and control for anyone towing big fifth wheels. It’s rated for 20,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 5,000 lbs vertical load limit, so it’s ready for serious hauls. The sturdy steel construction and carbide powder coat finish give it the durability to handle long trips and rough roads without flinching. When you’re pulling through mountain passes or cross-country highways, it feels solid and predictable every mile.
Quiet, Locked-In Connection: Interlocking Dual Jaw and Torsion Head
The interlocking two-piece jaw wraps completely around the king pin for 360-degree contact, cutting down on movement and rattle compared to slide-bar models. You can feel the difference when you take off—the connection feels snug, the noise is low, and the trailer tracks right behind you. The fully articulating torsion head adds another layer of control by soaking up road shock and smoothing out bumps for a quieter, more stable ride.
Clear and Simple Coupling: Color-Coded 3-Point Indicator System
The color-coded indicator takes the guesswork out of hitching up. At a glance, you can see red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, or green when you’re locked in and ready to tow. It’s visible from the cab or bed, so there’s no second-guessing whether you’re secure before hitting the road. Plus, the handle locks for extra security with a padlock (sold separately) and automatically resets to the ready-to-couple position when you uncouple.
Turns Without Stress: Non-Binding S20 Slider with 12" Travel
For tight spots or backing into a campsite, the S20 slider provides 12" of fore/aft travel to create extra clearance between your cab and trailer during slow-speed turns. It slides smoothly in both directions without binding, so you only need to get out once when repositioning. That means less stress about contact during tight maneuvers and a much easier time navigating in close quarters.
Easy Removal When You Need Your Bed Back: Fast 1-Pin Head Release
When it’s time to clear out your truck bed, this hitch breaks down quickly with a simple pull of one pin. The head comes off easily, making it manageable for one person to remove without extra tools. Built-in zerk fittings simplify lubrication, and the included plastic lube plate helps the king pin glide smoothly into position every time you hook up again.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Slider travel: 12" front to back
- Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Alternate Instructions
Video of Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Toyota Tundra - 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 Complete Breakdown of the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Hi everyone, Aidan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install this replacement fifth wheel head for the Curt A20. This is going to be just the head assembly here today. So if you already have a sliding base or the legs for it, and you're looking to replace a broken or damaged head, or maybe you're just adding it to a sliding base, like the S20 we're using today, then this is gonna be the one for you. If you need the full kit, be sure to check out one of those full kits on our website. But as for this replacement head, let's check it out.
This is gonna operate just like your standard A20 fifth wheel head with the 360-degree dual jaw design. It's gonna get full contact around the kingpin here and those jaws are controlled by this lever on the outside of the fifth wheel hitch. We can unpin this handle right here. The pin could be swapped out for a padlock, if we wanna keep it secured when you're not around. Pull the handle out and back to open up those spring loaded jaws, and then we can back up to our fifth wheel.
That will drop into place. The kingpin will slide in. And it'll snap into place and you can see that 360-degree contact. Repin that handle or relock it back up to secure it, and then we're ready to hit the road. Now as we're hooking up, you probably saw a lot of movement in the fifth wheel head here.
Now it's by design. It's got a torsion system built into it, which gives us front to back, side to side, and even diagonal movement, really all around in a 360-degree motion. It can move around and adapt. So what it's gonna do is a number of things. It's gonna help guide the kingpin in so if we're not perfectly backed up to our trailer, this can kind of move and meet the kingpin where it's at to make hookup a lot easier.
But then when we're driving too, that's gonna act as a shock absorber, helping to reduce the hitching and just any of that road shock we're experiencing going down the road, but also limiting noise. To keep things operating smoothly, we've got our Zerk fittings located on the jaws here, so you can apply grease and keep them operating smoothly for a long time. The indicator at the back, visible from the cab of the truck will let us know if we're properly latched and coupled ready to tow. So we right now, we've got it locked in ready to tow. I'm gonna pull the handle out and back. And you can see right now we're in the coupling mode. And as I bring that dummy king pin back in, it's not fully coupled yet. And when it finally snaps in, (wheel head snaps) you can see it's got that green indicator. We can pin it in place and then we're ready to tow. So it's nice that you have that built-in and then it's visible from the cab of the truck. As for your weight capacity here, the fifth wheel itself can handle 20,000 pounds of gross towing weight and 5,000 pounds of your vertical load limit. Be sure to check on if you're using a sliding base like this one that it can handle that weight as well as your truck and go by the lowest rating component in your whole system. All around, you got a very durable steel construction with a carbide powder coat finish on top to help it resist rust and corrosion over time. Now that doesn't make it immune to things like scratches because that can scratch away the finish and cause it to rust and corrode quicker. But your kit does come included with a grease plate here that will slide in between the head of the fifth wheel with your kingpin in the middle here and help reduce that metal and metal contact. Keeping the head of this hopefully looking new for a lot longer and keeping those scratches and scuffs away. If you don't wanna leave this in your truck bed all the time, getting it removed can be a bit of a pain because of how heavy it is, But the head will separate from the main body here with this pin and a very large pin running through the center of everything. That is completely removable so that we can take the head on its own and lift it from the main body. So it's a lot easier to get in and out of the truck bed on your own like this. And if we look a little closer there where the pin runs through, you can see those rubber isolators that help dampen that impact and act as shock absorbers when we're going down the road. Now whether you're upgrading or replacing your existing head, it is going to be a very straightforward installation process. You will need a torque wrench for it, but aside from that everything's pretty straightforward and easy to do straight out of the box. So let's check out that process now. It comes pretty much fully assembled in the box. You will only need to attach the handle to the head, but I chose to also separate the head from the main body here, just to lighten the load a little bit and make it easier to attach. For our application today, we're attaching it to our sliding base here, the S20. So I'm just gonna get it dropped in place. And then, loosely get these bolts installed, line them up through the outer holes at whatever height setting we want, (metal clanging) and then attaching the nuts on the inside. (metal clanging) And at this point, once you've got it set to your proper height, you can tighten it down and torque it to the specifications found in your instructions. (metal clanging) (wrench rattling) If you don't have a torque wrench at home, they are pretty easy to rent, or you can find them here at etrailer. And repeat that process for all your other hardware. And then the head simply drops in place in the center and secures with the large pin feeding in through the back to the front. And then secures in there with this pin and retaining clip at the front. Now you're ready to hook up. And as far as the replacement head for the Curt A20 goes, that's really all there is to it. It's a very simple installation process. It comes with all the hardware you need. So if you already had an A20 fifth wheel hitch and you're just looking to replace a broken or damaged head, this is gonna drop right into place and do that for you. Or maybe you've got the S20 slider like we do here and you've got one of the kits maybe with the A16 and you're looking to upgrade the head to really max out the weight capacity potential of the slider itself. You can do that too. Like you see it is dropped in place Bolt it in with the included hardware and you're good to go. But that'll do it for our look at an installation of this Curt A20 fifth wheel head replacement. Thanks for watching.
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
1073 reviews
by:
Harvey
04/08/2025
I previously owned the Curt A16. We needed a larger tow capacity so we purchased the A20 and decided to buy the S20 slider base as well. Too many sharp turning issues with our 6’8” Chevy standard bed HD3500 during maneuvering. The S20 slider should eliminate this issue. Also I love the design of both the A20 and S20.
by:
Scott
01/31/2025
Cammi, my customer support person was awesome. I told her what I needed and she recommended to perfect hitch. I was impressed with her knowledge of their products and how fast it was delivered. Installation was simple as long as you follow the very well written directions.
Brooke M.
2/5/2025
Cammi is going to love to see this review, Scott. Thanks for taking the time to write it! Ill be sure she gets to see it, and Im so happy to hear installation went off without a hitch! ;) Please let either me of Cammi know if we can help you out with anything else!
Scott
2/2/2026
My hitch is working great still. Easy to use no issues.
by:
Frank
04/16/2025
This was an easy install. Very heavy and ready to pull my trailer!
An excellent experience with etrailer.com
An excellent experience with etrailer.com
Gwendolyn Y.
4/17/2025
The New hitch looks great in your truck, Frank! Have you taken it out for a spin yet?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/18/2025
@FrankP Congrats on the new camper! Do you have a trip planned yet?
by:
Roy
03/17/2015
2015
Toyota
Tundra
I got my Curt 5th wheel hitch installed just the other day. everything fit just like it was suppose to. Although I believe the electrical box that was suppose to be moved with the supplied bracket is no longer necessary for the 2015 Tundra.
I also found that rather then following the installation instructions to install the front rail first, it made more sense to install the rear bracket first and then set the 5th wheel assembly on the rear bracket, place the front rail according to the 5th wheel kit, position the front brackets where they align and drill the holes accordingly.
next week I get to test my new 5th wheel on a trip to San Fran. Cal.
I also found that rather then following the installation instructions to install the front rail first, it made more sense to install the rear bracket first and then set the 5th wheel assembly on the rear bracket, place the front rail according to the 5th wheel kit, position the front brackets where they align and drill the holes accordingly.
next week I get to test my new 5th wheel on a trip to San Fran. Cal.
by:
Matt
07/08/2025
Easy to install and works perfectly!
Matt
7/9/2026
One year and zero issues after many trips pulling our 43ft toy hauler.
by:
Roger G.
01/30/2026
First, the is a very heavy duty hitch. I watch the etrailer videos and the installation was simple. No issues at all. Second, I order from Matt who was very helpful an knowledgeable on the product. He said it would be delivered in two days. I laughed but low and be hold it was delivered in two days and the packing was incredible. I Thank you Matt for all you assistance.
by:
Kyle
03/04/2025
The product and materials are top notch. The instructions seem like they were written by someone who got a C in their technical writing class. Pay close attention to the diagram as to the orientation of brackets and what mounting hole to use on the individual rails. Also as a side note, Northern Tool does not carry a 5/8 inch bit in our local store.
Brooke M.
3/4/2025
I appreciate you for your honesty on this one and the advice you give here! Thanks, Kyle
by:
Trevor
07/23/2026
Took hours to install. Directions are not great.
by:
Wesley
06/30/2025
The hitch has worked very well. It is very sturdy, and I have had no problems. I would recommend this to someone with a short bed for the ability to slide the hitch.
by:
Walter
05/19/2026
Arrived fast works well
by:
J Ham
10/10/2017
2008
Toyota
Tundra
Received order in about three days. Communication about delivery and time was very friendly and prompt. Rails and brackets were installed and they look great, I also ordered my hitch from etrailer, but not on the same order and will receive the hitch soon . I am very happy with my experience.
J H.
10/14/2018
I like the fact that it is light to handle by myself when I take the head off the brackets. I find it easy to open the jaws when in no load, but to disengage the jaws when I take trailer off it is hard to open the jaws. From the above it is much more difficult than my experience with previous Reese hitch, but I like the fact it is so much lighter than the Reese. I guess I just need to get used to it.
by:
Steven
04/21/2024
I'll post back after a 2000 mile haul with the 40 RV. Looks good so far...
Have a great day everyone!
Have a great day everyone!
by:
Jeffrey
01/13/2013
2007
Toyota
Tundra
This is my first experience with eTrailer. I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra dbl cab short bed. We just bought our first 5th wheel camper. I started looking for 5th wheels and install kits calling RV dealers getting prices. Wow, I never thought they were that expensive. Then I went on line and found eTrailer. I placed my order and when I asked about the quick install kit I had the wrong part and they set me straight. The parts were ordered and with a week they were delivered. I work out of town so I didn't have a chance to look them over right away but my wife sent pictures to me. Everyone was very helpful, prices were great, and the parts arrived in good condition and on time. Since I'm only home every other weekend and my trailer was delivered this weekend ill be installing my 5th wheel next weekend. Before and after pictures will be sent to eTrailer. What it all boils down to is THANK YOU eTrailer,with a special thanks to Pat C. I will be ordering air ride and exhaust Ing with other parts soon
Jeffrey H
Jeffrey H
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David
03/17/2021
2009
Toyota
Tundra
Purchased this for my 2009 Toyota Tundra to tow my 4,500lbs 24ft Fifth Wheel. Hardware fits and works great, even looks like its a super duty rails in my truck bed. We may have drilled into the bed in an area that caused some tight area to work in under the bed of the truck, but other than easy to fit and install.
by:
Carlos
01/23/2025
Amazing product fit perfect with no issues whats so ever being that this kit is for a none fifth wheel truck option and was able to easily install with no problems, We have owned it over a year and still looks new and works perfect we tow a 44 feet RV very often with no issue and really recommend this product hands down !!!!!
by:
Norman T.
04/24/2017
2008
Toyota
Tundra
I received this quickly but like others have written in their review, the boxes were in bad shape. I had already decided that because the product was heavy metal shipped in a cardboard box that might be the case, so no big deal. When I opened the box I found that the plastic bag containing the nuts, bolts and brackets was also broken open allowing many of the pieces to be loose in the box. I immediately checke the parts list and found that all were accounted for. Lucky I guess that none had escaped from one of the many holes in the box. This is a great installation kit for my 2008 Tundra.
by:
DuBs
02/21/2024
2019
Ram
2500
Beefier than I needed but now I have room to grow!
by:
Harlan
10/16/2017
2013
Toyota
Tundra
Kit comes with everything needed, fits well and has fairly good instructions. One tip, remove any foam joint filler under the bed before installing the palates to the frame, this will make it much easier to align the side holes. This kit is not shown as available for a 5 1/2' short bed but it will fit right up. just be aware of the space you have available for cab clearance. Good quality parts and hardware.
by:
Craig
02/03/2018
Great product, a true custom fit of very strong brackets and quality hardware. No need to worry about the strength of your 5th wheel hitch with this product installed.
by:
Robert
02/21/2017
2013
Toyota
Tundra
Well made fairly easy installation
Robert
2/26/2018
Very good, solid product. Installation was fairly easy. Mostly installed by one person.
by:
Gale
12/06/2023
Installation went smoothly, havn't hooked up to trailer yet but everything seems to work smoothly. Hitch delivery was a day early.
by:
Gregory
06/03/2024
Don't really know how this works since the base was lost in shipment and I had to send the head back because I actually needed something that I could hook the fifth wheel to. Ended up spending quite a bit more money to resolve the matter out of town with no options.
by:
Nick R
04/11/2015
2014
Toyota
Tundra
Fast shipping. Everything installed without issues. Would recommend this for kit anytime for a 2014 Tundra Dcab.
by:
Leroy
08/17/2025
Not installed yet service excellent thanks for your help
by:
Tammy
06/05/2025
It is working as expected and as designed
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view full answer... - Curt Q16 5th Wheel Slider Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2014 Toyota TundraYes, the Curt Q16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16521 that you referenced will work in the bed of your 2014 Toyota Tundra with a 6-1/2 foot bed, but you will first need a fifth wheel installation kit to provide the rails for the hitch to install into. The correct kit would be the Curt Fifth Wheel Installation kit part # C16468-204. This is a custom install kit that comes with everything need to install fifth wheel rails in your truck bed and would install in about half the time as a universal...
view full answer... - Can Firestone Air Suspension Be Installed On 2015 Toyota Tundra With Custom Fifth Wheel BracketsThere should be no problem installing a fifth wheel hitch and the custom rails like part # C16468-204, and then installing the Firestone # F2445 suspension enhancement system. The brackets for the fifth wheel install on the outside of the frame rail of the 2015 Toyota Tundra and the brackets for the # F2445 system use a plate to install to the bottom of the frame rail so there should be no interference. The installation instructions are attached you can check out.
view full answer... - Will Custom 5th Wheel Rails from 2015 Toyota Tundra Fit 2016 Toyota Tundra The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit # DM8552020-71 that you referenced is confirmed to fit both the 2015 and 2016 Toyota Tundra with 6-1/2 foot bed. Our custom fit base rails from Reese # RP50084-58, Curt # C16468-204, and Husky # HT31410-686 are all confirmed to fit both the 2015 and 2016 Tundra with 6-1/2 foot bed.
view full answer... - Best Adapter to Convert Curt EZr Gooseneck to Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500Let's start with the adapter you need for the Curt EZr Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C611-624 in your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed, which is the Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate for EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C16220. This adapter will fit into the EZr hitch and give you above-bed fifth wheel rails for a number of compatible 5th wheel hitches. Among those that will work, the best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 13,500 lb fifth wheel is the Curt...
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- Will a B&W Companion Slider Work w/ a Round Gooseneck Hitch?No, David I am sorry there is not. It sounds like you're describing a standard gooseneck hitch. The B&W Companion Slider item # BWRVK3400-5W can only be used with the Turnoverball system or have the base swapped out to fit in the factory puck systems with item # BWRVB3670. This base fits the Ram OEM puck system that has four mounting holes in the truck bed. The only solution I would potentially have is going to depend on what kind of gooseneck hitch your Ram truck has. If you could get...
view full answer... - Can Curt 5th Wheel Hitch be Used with Demco Rail Adapter and 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 OEM Rail KitYes the Demco adapter part # DM6333 does fit your 2020 Chevy Silverado with an OEM rail kit and would work great with either the Curt hitch # C23DR or # C55DR that you referenced.
view full answer... - Is Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Needed For 2021 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed & Puck SystemHi Nic, Generally yes, for a truck bed under 8 feet long like on your 2021 Ram 2500 you do need a sliding 5th wheel hitch. That said, there are 5th wheel trailers that have a tapered nose designed to allow the use of fixed 5th wheel hitches as they won't contact the cab on right turns, so if that's the type of trailer you have, then a sliding hitch isn't needed. With that in mind, the hitch I love for your 2021 Ram 2500 with the puck system is the Curt A20 due to its ease of use and...
view full answer... - Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2026 Ford F-350 Without Factory Puck SystemHi Ward! The hitch included in the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Ford and Chevy/GMC Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # C58ZJ will fit standard rails, but this kit also includes an adapter that will allow it to fit Ford and Chevy/GMC pucks (the # C88KR). With that being said, if you are only needing the hitch and not the adapter, we do have that with the following part: Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # C55DR If you don't already have rails...
view full answer... - Full 5th Wheel Hitch Set Up For 2025 Ford F250 Short Bed Without Factory PucksHi Alex! We can definitely get your 2025 Ford F250 6-3/4 bed set up for towing a 5th wheel. I have everything you will need listed below: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford # C87VV Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish # C16204 Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # C55DR We do have a 16k slider, but it's basically the same price as the 20k. Being a little over rated with something like this is never a bad thing. The...
view full answer... - Lighter Weight Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short BedHey Douglas, the Curt A20 with slider part # C55DR weighs 211 ls and the GM adapter part # C88KR weighs 88 lb. The B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3775 weighs 250 lbs so it weighs a little less in total. The head of this comes off pretty easy too to save weight by making a couple trips to split up the weight. The head weighs 70 lbs. Based on this it would be the easier to install and remove solution.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch for 2024 GMC 3500 AT4 Crew Cab Standard Bed 6’9”Hello SR. For your 2024 GMC 3500 AT4 Crew cab standard bed 6’9” with OEM Prep Package it is recommended that you have a slider hitch to ensure clearance on those tight turns. I recommend B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3775. It is rated for up 20K and has a Limited Lifetime Warranty, they have excellent customer service, and is USA made. If you are looking for something in the Curt brand another excellent option would...
view full answer... - Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch or Convert-A-Ball Adapter For HeightHi Tony; that's a good question and unequivocally the better option is the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR. This will not only give you extra height, but won't void the warranty on your trailer frame like the Convert-A-Ball adapter does, gives you better turning clearance, and is just a more secure overall set up than what is essentially two different adapters. The # C55DR is also just a really good hitch overall with a superb interlocking jaw system for a tight...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Rails for 2022 Ford F-350 With Curt A20Hi Brian; the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # C26ZV will fit your 2022 Ford F-350. With the rails installed you will be able to use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C55DR. However, if you aren't 100% set on the A20, and you don't need that 20k capacity, I would consider a different hitch. I recommend looking at the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Super Duty # BW25QR. The Patriot will give you a much better towing experience that is hard...
view full answer... - Recommended Curt Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2015 Toyota Tundra Hey Ron, great question. So basically unless you have a puck system in your bed which it sounds like you don't, you're going to want to steer clear of those style hitches because those are not going to work with regular 5th wheel rails. For regular rails, I'd recommend going with the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR instead. This hitch is identical to the Q20, has the same weight ratings, and has an adjustable hitch height of 17-1/2" - 21-1/2".
view full answer... - Recommended Base to Use a Curt 20K Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in a Ford Factory Puck System Hey David! Sorry to hear about your accident. If you can salvage your Curt 20K slider, like item # C55DR, you'll need the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item # C88KR. Most if not all of the Curt 20K's mount to industry standard rails and do not have a base option that mounts in the puck system. Now if you have the Curt A20 or Q20 slider you can use the Curt 5th Wheel Round Tube Slider for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package item # C16020. These are the only exceptions for the...
view full answer... - Will the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC Work w/ a Curt A20 Slider? Hey Darren, that's quite the gift. The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package item # DM6333 will fit any 5th wheel hitch that attaches to industry standard rails, including the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider item # C55DR. The only exception to this is the B&W Patriot Slider item # BWRVK3270 because it sits too low and hits the adapter when sliding. Please note that the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter item # DM6333 only fits the GMC puck...
view full answer... - How Can I Get My Pin Box Higher and My 5th Wheel Hitch Lower so I Can Have Level Towing?Hello Mike, Let’s get you level so your towing experience can be much more enjoyable. Since you have the Curt A20 slider, it’s important to note that it should not be used in combination with the Reese Revolution. You want either a sliding hitch or a rotating pin box, not both, as combining them can create unsafe towing conditions. You're on the right track with the Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 - 18,000 lbs # LC328492. Replacing your Revolution with the Curt will likely...
view full answer... - Comparing the Curt A20 and B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitches Jaw SystemsHey Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 # C55DR and the B&W Companion # BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a better build quality. It's true that the Companion uses dual jaws, but those guys are 1" thick jaws so they will still hold the king pin nice and securely. The Curt has the interlocking jaws (which I really like) but it just doesn't have the same quality. Please...
view full answer... - Options For Installing 5th Wheel Hitch In 2019 Ram 3500 without OEM Puck System They do not make an aftermarket puck system kit for your 2019 Ram 3500, so you have a few options to get a 5th wheel hitch installed. The standard way is installing above bed rails # C16430-204 to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch # C55DR if you have a 6-1/2' bed, or a fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 if you have an 8' bed. If having the permanently installed above bed rails is a buzz kill for you, then another option is installing the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1320-5W will allow you to install...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Rails Needed to Use a Curt Sliding Hitch on a 2019 Ford F-250 Short BedThe exact part that you need to use your Curt sliding 5th wheel hitch, like part # C55DR, in the short bed of your 2019 Ford F-250 depends on if you have the OEM prep package or not. If you do have the OEM prep package then you simply need the Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156 which drops into your puck system. If you don't have the OEM prep package you need a base rail kit like part # RP50074-58 which doesn't require drilling for the install. Both of these options give you...
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- Availability of Aftermarket Puck System for 2023 GMC Sierra 2500At this time, the Curt # C16429-204 above bed rails are the only confirmed fit for the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500. This would allow you to use a 5th wheel hitch like the # C55DR if you have a short bed or # C16140 for a long bed. For an underbed system, it may be possible to use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1020. However, B&W only has reports of some customers and dealers successfully installing the hitch so we cannot guarantee it will fit. This would allow...
view full answer... - Can The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch Fit In The Bed Of A 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter # AM3200 would technically fit in the bed of your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 if it had base rails, but with the bed not being a full 8' you might run into some turning clearance issues. You would want to use a hitch with a slider base like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR. This hitch can slide back 12" in the maneuvering position to allow for more clearance during tight turns so that you don't...
view full answer... - Can A Curt A20 Be Used In Both Long And Short Bed Trucks With OEM Ford Puck System?This is basically just the way our fit guide is set up. We will always recommend a fixed hitch (non slider) like the Curt A20 # C16140 for trucks with an 8' bed. We recommend a sliding hitch like the Curt A20 slider # C55DR for the 6-3/4' bed like yours. The Ford puck system will be identical for long bed and short bed models. We just recommend the slider for short bed, and fixed hitch for long bed. We recommend sliders for short bed to gain additional clearance on tight turns. In many...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Install Sliding 5TH Wheel Hitch In 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 With Curt GooseneckIf you have the Curt Double Lock # C607-604 gooseneck hitch on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 you will be able to use the Rail Adapter # C16210 for installing a 5th wheel hitch. If you have the Curt EZr Double Lock # C611-624 you will need the Rail Adapter # C16220. These rail adapters will allow you to install their A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C55DR.
view full answer... - Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rails & Installation Kit That Fits 2020 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot BedWe do have Curt custom 5th wheel base rails and installation kits that fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, but they are a bit different than the part number you mentioned. The two kits that fit have the same brackets, but you can choose from the gloss finish like the part number you asked about, or a carbide finish: - Gloss Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-104 - Carbide Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 Both...
view full answer... - Tips for Choosing the Best Truck to Tow a 5th Wheel TrailerStarting with the truck series itself, I would go with a 3/4 ton or 1 ton. Ultimately a 1-ton would be better. Between gas and diesel I would choose a diesel if it were me. They are capable of more power and torque than gas motors. The cab style does not matter all that much but the bed size does. You will want to avoid a step side bed and a Dodge model that has a Rambox feature because they cannot have a 5th wheel hitch installed. Long beds are the way to go. A short bed can cause issues...
view full answer... - Does Curt A20 Slider Hitch Fit Same Fifth Wheel Rails as Reese HitchYes, the Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch part # C55DR does fit the Reese above bed rails you have installed in the bed of your truck.
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4/8/2026
This was a great purchase and it’s made backing into tight camping spots so much easier. 100 satisfied with this hitch and slider system!