Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs

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• Comparing the Curt A25 and B&W Companion for a 2018 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 is a great 5th wheel hitch but I believe it pales in comparison to the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part # BWRVK3600. There are a few reason I feel this way. The first is that the A25 actually only has a 24,000 lb weight capacity whereas the Companion has a 25,000 lb weight capacity. This may not be as big of a selling point to some but if you will be nearing the weight capacity of the hitch then it will be best to have the added...
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• Comparing The Curt A25 and B&W Companion For a 2019 Ram 3500
  I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # BWRVK3600 over the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16046 because of it's higher weight capacity, 1" thick jaw and cam action handle. The Curt A25 and B&W are very comparable in quality and are both great options to tow the fifth wheel however, the B&W is going to provide you with an extra 1,000 lbs of weight capacity if you ever decide to upgrade your fifth wheel...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitches for a 2020 Ram 2500 Long Bed
  The two best fifth wheel hitches for a 2020 Ram 2500 is the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 and the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part # BWRVK3600. I recommend the B&W Companion OEM because it has a cam action handle which will allow you to uncouple the trailer on unlevel ground. If you were to try and uncouple with the Curt A25 on unlevel ground then the handle would be very stiff and most likely would not be able to release or at least not without a lot of force. The...
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• Is the Puck System for Ram the Same as GM
  The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is actually one of my favorites on the market. The part # C16046 is for Ram, the part # C16066 is for GM, and the part # C16036 is for Ford. If you take a close look at the mounting feet you will see the distance between them is different for each...
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• How To Convert a Curt A25 Fixed Hitch To Slider for Ram Pucks
  The only things that you would need to reuse the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 are the Curt R24 Round Tube Slider part # C16570 and the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider part # C16022. I know the Adapter Rail looks very similar to the one you have now but it is a bit different for the fixed/slider bases which is why you need to replace this as well but the A25 hitch head can be reused.
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• Weight Rating Of C16046 Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram OEM Tow/Prep Puck System
  The Curt A25 hitch head itself is indeed rated for 25K, but when the hitch head is used with the Curt leg kit for the OEM Ram puck system the hitch is only rated for 24K. This is because the puck system is only rated for 24,000 lbs per Ram. So, long story short, the limitation lies with the puck system on the truck itself, and not with the hitch. I hope that clears things up for you.
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• Does Fixed Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Puck System of 2020 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  The puck system has the same spacing in the short bed and the long bed of your 2020 Ram 2500 with the factory prep package, so your short bed is perfectly compatible with the fixed Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046. The A25 is an outstanding hitch that is easy to use and has an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps completely around your king pin. This will give you a much more comfortable towing experience than hitches that have a lesser jaw system...
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• Curt A25 vs Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitches for Commercial Campers on 2018 Ram 3500
  Between the two, I recommend the Curt A25 # C16046 over the Q24 # C16545-16021. Both are great fifth wheel hitches that are compatible with your truck and would certainly fit your needs for hauling commercial campers. They are both made for trucks with an OEM Prep Package, making installation very simple and can both haul up to 24,000 lbs. However, the A25 is the upgraded version of the Q-Series. It features a sturdier locking jaw mechanism and is about 15 lbs lighter than the Q24. Also,...
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• What is the Warranty for the Curt A25 that Fits 2019 Ram 2500 with OEM Rail Kit Long Bed
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046 that you referenced has a limited lifetime warranty. This does fit your 2019 Ram 2500 long bed with the OEM rail kit.
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• Availability of Replacement Parts for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500
  Yes we do! For your newly acquired Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16046 we have the Replacement Legs # C16021, Head # C16580, and Hardware # C16125-SK4 all readily available if the need were to arise. We also have replacement parts available for older model Curt hitches because we know the importance of keeping these on hand so that our customers can continue to use their hitch for years on end. I have attached a link that will take you to our complete selection of Curt replacement...
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• Rofo-Flex Pin Box Compatibility With Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046 will work well with the Roto-Flex pin box. The combination will be a good match for you and this hitch with the specific connection to the factory prep package pucks will make installation easy.
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• Difference Between Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch For a 2019 Ram 3500 Prep Package
  The Curt A25 5th wheel trailer hitch part # C16046 and the Curt Q25 5th wheel trailer hitch part # C16049 that fit the 2019 Ram 3500 OEM prep package are essentially the same hitch except for the hitch head specifically the jaw. They both provide the same 24,000 lbs of towing capacity and 14-18 inches of height adjustment however, the A25 is basically an upgraded version of the Q25. The A25 it's interlocking jaw that results in full contact with the king pin on the fifth wheel trailer....
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• Difference Between Curt A25 and Q25 Fifth wheel Hitches
  That's a really good question, they do look very similar. I recommend the A25 # C16046 for your 2019 Ram 3500 with an 8ft bed and factory puck system. The A25 has a 2 piece jaw that overlaps slightly, where the Q25 butts up against the other. This provides a more solid connection to the king pin resulting in a secure quiet ride. The head is also slightly different on the A25 than the Q25. Curt strengthened the A25 heads so that they can be used with rotating pin boxes, unlike the Q25....
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed with Factory Prep and Sidewinder
  For your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed with the factory prep package to use with a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer I highly recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch # C16046, paired with the Custom Wedge # C16992. This is an excellent hitch that features an interlocking 2-jaw system to provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact. What this actually does, other than creating an extremely secure connection to the trailer, is greatly reduce the rattle and movement at the hookup point that you...
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• Does Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch part # C16046 Fit Directly to Factory Rail Kit of 2020 Ram 2500
  Yes, the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the factory rail kit in the bed of your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed that you have.
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• Differences Between the Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16046 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16049 are both a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ram 3500. The Curt A25 hitch is the newer version of the Curt Q25 hitch which features a stronger head unit made of a more durable material in addition to an easier removal process. The Q25 requires two pins to be pulled in order to remove the head from the legs whereas the A25 only requires one pin to be removed to separate the head from the legs....
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• Difference Between Curt A25 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for 2018 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 # C16046 and Q25 # C16049 are both excellent 5th wheel hitches however there are a few upgrades on the newer Curt A25 # C16049 that make it the superior hitch and my personal recommendation. The primary difference between the two models is with the head. The Curt A25 features a stronger head unit with better materials that's going to hold up better over time. The jaws have also been upgraded to provide a more secure connection with the trailer and allow for a smoother ride....
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Towing 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch Car Hauler
  For your 2018 Ram 3500 with the factory rail kit the Curt A25 hitch part # C16046 is a confirmed fit and would be an excellent option. It has a 25,000 lb capacity which means it would be more than strong enough for your trailer that has GVWR of 20k. The lock of the handle is designed to prevent the jaws from accidentally coming unlocked. It's a redundant security device but basically if the pin can be inserted in the handle the jaws of the hitch aren't opening.
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• Recommended Hitch Height for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch with Ram Towing Package Rails for 2017 Ram 3500
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # C16046 has the ability to adjust from 14 to 18 inches. Since you do not yet have your RV, I recommend setting the height to the 17 inch location because this is what many users will end up with based on the bed height. I can't confirm that it will be the correct height for the pin box that you end up getting on your RV, but it likely that you won't need to adjust it for most pin boxes with your...
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• Weight of Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16046 that you referenced weighs 178 lbs.
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• Is Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed Pre-Assembled and Allow 90 Degree Turns
  The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs Item # C16046 does not come fully assembled but really just about all you would have to do is attach the head to the legs. Since your 2017 Ram 2500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed you will likely not be able to make 90 degree turns with a fixed hitch. The only exception would be a very narrow 5th wheel trailer or one that comes with a tapered front cap. And even then you still might not be able to make a...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 with Factory 5th Wheel Prep Kit
  You actually will not need a sliding hitch with a Reese Revolution pin box, since these pin boxes allow for tight turns without interference. A fixed hitch would be ideal, but if you decide to use a sliding hitch, the hitch must be kept in the tow position at all times (never the turning position). Using the Revolution with a sliding hitch in the turning position can cause clearance issues with your tailgate. I recommend going with the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Ram 3500 Short Bed With Factory Tow Prep Package
  For your particular trailer with a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500, you wouldn't hurt anything to just get a sliding hitch. You could use a gooseneck adapter, however, these tend to be limited in weight and put additional stress on the trailer's frame, so if you're able, it's better to just move to the 5th wheel. However, I would still recommend getting a sliding hitch, just in case, as the ability to slide the hitch can help out in some tighter spaces when backing up. If you are wanting...
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• Recommended Hitch for Ram 3500 Towing Coachmen Chaparral with Turn-Tec Engineering
  The Coachmen Chaparral with Turn-Tec Engineering should allow for a fixed fifth wheel hitch to be used while making full turns so a sliding fifth wheel hitch or rotating pin box is not needed. The sliding fifth wheel hitches are very heavy so it takes more effort to get them in/out of the truck bed and the rotating pin boxes require a wedge which limits the angle you can coupler the trailer. Therefore, a fixed fifth wheel hitch will be a much better overall option for you. I recommend...
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• Weight of Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch With OEM Ram Legs for 2014 Ram 3500 Long Bed
  The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16049 weighs 205 lbs with the legs attached. Just the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16021 weigh 94 lbs. If you are concerned about lifting the hitch, many people will use the MaxxTow Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane for 2" Hitches - 1,000 lbs # MT70238 along with the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket # DM6100.
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