Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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• Who Makes the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  Curt is the manufacturer of the Mopar branded 5th wheel trailer hitches. For example, the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part 82214742 is the same as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16530-16021 and the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part 82214743 is the same as the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16049.
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• Can the Factory Prep Package Be Added To a 2018 Ram 2500 To Use the Curt Q20 Hitch for Ram OEM
  The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16530-16021 is only a fit for models that come from the factory with the prep package as this cannot be added after the fact. Therefore, if you don't have the factory prep package then you'd instead need to use the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16265 with Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204.
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• Why Can't Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used with Pivoting Pin Box
  The Curt Q-Series hitches like the Q20 # C16530-16021 for your Ram feature a spherical axial bearing in the head that helps to create smoother movement when hooked up to the trailer. This allows for a quiet ride but it's the exact component that makes them incompatible with pivoting pin boxes like the Lippert Turning Point or Reese Sidewinder. It essentially creates too much movement at the connection point when combined with the pivot mechanism at the trailer and could indeed be a safety...
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• Is Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Overkill to Tow a 14,000 lb Trailer
  Using the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package, part # C16530-16021 to tow a 14,000 lb 5th wheel trailer with your 2019 Ram 2500 is perfectly acceptable. The Q20 has a capacity of 20,000 lbs. This means it can safely tow a 5th wheel trailer UP TO 20,000 lbs - there are no adverse affects to using a 5th wheel hitch that is overrated for the weight of the trailer. If anything, you will be putting less stress on all moving parts, adding to the longevity of the hitch....
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• Could Curt Q20 Fixed Hitch for Ram Rail Kit fit 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed with Rail Kit
  Yes, the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # C16530-16021 does fit the factory rail kit of your short bed 2018 Ram 2500 with a short bed. It's listed for long bed trucks since short bed trucks typically require the use of a slider hitch which instead normally requires the hitch part # C16536 and Ram rail kit adapter # C16022.
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ram 2500 6-Foot Bed with Factory Rail Kit and Trailer with Sidewinder
  Curt Q-Series 5th wheel hitches that fit your 2016 Ram 2500 6-foot bed with factory rail kit, like the 20K # C16530-16021 and the 24K # C16545-16021, are not compatible with Sidewinder (or Revolution) pin boxes. The 25K-rated B&W 5th wheel hitch for your truck, part # BWRVK3600, does NOT have this restriction. You can drop this hitch right into your factory rails (as shown in the linked video) and hitch to your Sidewinder pin box. The B&W hitches that install in their gooseneck-type...
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• Comparing Curt A20 and Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitches for 2018 Ram 3500 Factory Rail Kit
  For your 2018 Ram with the factory rail kit the two largest differences is the limited warranty on the Q20 for Ram Trucks # C16530-16021 is 10 years for the hitch and lifetime for the legs while the A20 For Ram Rail Kits # C16044 is a limited lifetime warranty and the A20 has an improved jaw design over the older Q20. This means better contact for a smoother towing experience. I attached pictures of the jaws on both hitches for you to check out and compare as well. You'll see the A20 jaws...
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• Recommended Alternative to Ram M20 Factory 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500
  Curt does indeed make the factory 5th wheel hitches for your 2018 Ram 2500, and they are essentially a re-brand of their Q-Series models. The equivalent for the M20 that you mentioned is the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16530-16021, which will drop right into the factory pucks in the truck bed (see attached image). This hitch is also available with a higher 24,000 pound towing capacity with the Curt Q24 # C16545-16021. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as...
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• Best 5th Wheel Towing Options For A 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel
  The first thing you will need to do before purchasing any equipment is to extensively research towing, in particular 5th wheel towing. A good place to start is our 5th wheel help article which I have attached for your review. There are three different types of hitches to consider when towing a 5th wheel trailer. The first one is a fixed hitch. A fixed hitch features a center mounted hitch that does not move or account for clearance issues with the cab. These are generally used on trucks...
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• Curt 5th Wheel Hitch for 2013 Ram 3500 Short Bed Longhorn Dually with Factory Prep Package
  The Curt 20K 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16530-16021 is designed to fit Ram trucks that have the factory installed 5th wheel prep package with the 4 pucks in the bed. If your 2013 Ram has the factory prep package then the hitch will fit. But since you mentioned you have a short bed then you will likely need a slider (unless the trailer was specifically designed to be towed by a short bed truck). For a slider on a Ram with the factory prep package you would need adapter # C16022 and then...
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• How to Adjust the Hieght of Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on 2014 Ram with OEM Prep Package
  There are 3 sets of holes where the legs attach to the crossmember of the Curt 5th wheel hitch # C16530-16021 for your 2014 Ram with OEM prep package. You will need to unbolt the legs from the rest of the hitch and move them up or down as needed and then reattach them. See page 2 of the installation instructions linked to the right. If you still do not have enough clearance then you could also adjust the pin box on the trailer up or down as needed. Trailer pin boxes are very heavy...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Ram 3500 with Factory Prep Package
  You are correct, Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16530-16021 comes with the head and the base to install directly into the bed of your 2015 Ram 3500 with the factory prep package. No other parts are needed! I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you. There are several other hitches that will also install directly. You can use the B&W 25K hitch # BWRVK3600, the Curt 24K hitch, # C16545-16021, the Reese 20K hitch, # RP30160, and Curt 18K hitch # C16520-16021. I...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Ram 3500 Short Bed with Tow Package and Sidewinder
  Yes, if you were to lock out the Sidewiner/Reese Revolution pin box you could use it like a standard pin box with a Curt Q20 hitch part # C16530-16021. This hitch is a fit for your 2015 RAM 3500 with hitch prep package as well. That being said I have a much more ideal solution for you since you have a short bed truck. Since you will need turning clearance due to your shorter truck bed you will need to use the Revolution like it was intended. To do that instead you would want the Companion...
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• How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2017 Ram 3500 with Ram Box
  Yes, you can tow a 5th wheel trailer with your 2017 Ram 3500 that has the Ram Box feature. But there is a specific method that has to be followed or it will not work. Basically the issue on Ram Box models is that the bed a narrower than a standard bed so that when you make a turn while towing a 5th wheel trailer the trailer pin box can make contact with the sides of the bed. To solve this problem you will need to have a Sidewinder pin box installed on the trailer and use a specific fixed...
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• Placement of King Pin When Curt Q20 # C16530-16021 5th Wheel Hitch is Installed on 2015 Ram 3500
  The Curt # C16530-16021 Q20 fifth wheel hitch for the Ram factory tow prep package centers the king pin jaws between the pucks. If your forward and rearward pucks are centered on the rear axle, then the hitch jaws and king pin will be centered on the rear axle. I'm assuming you're trying to determine if you'll have enough clearance between the rear of the cab and the front of the fifth wheel to make turns without having the fifth wheel and cab collide. We usually recommend a sliding...
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• How to Remove Curt Q20 Head Unit that is Stuck
  If you flip your Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16530-16021 upside down you will see that there is a pilot that extends below the bearing shaft, through a rubber grommet in a square pad. My contact at Curt said that the rubber square is holding onto that pilot which is why you are having trouble removing the head. With the Q20 flipped over, take some WD-40 or some soapy water and spray that rubber grommet and the pilot to help loosen the connection. After applying the lubricant, flip the Q20...
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• Lock and Cover Recommendation for Mopar 30k 5th Wheel Hitch by Curt
  Your Mopar 30K 5th Wheel Hitch is manufactured by Curt and modeled after the Curt Q Series 5th Wheel Hitch Line. They have the same lockable handle, specifically designed so that you can add a padlock to help prevent theft and give you that peace of mind you're looking for. The Atwood AMPlock Padlock # AT89018 is the one I recommend for your Mopar Hitch. For a cover, we have the Classic Accessories Cover for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # CA80116 that is going to fit really well and protect...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Ram 3500 with Factory Rail Kit
  Although B & W and Curt are both great companies that produce quality products, when it comes to a fifth wheel hitch for your 2014 Ram 3500 with the factory rail kit, I recommend going with one of our Curt Q-Series fifth-wheel hitches. This series features a 360 degree pivoting head to make hitching on uneven surfaces much easier and are also equipped with a built-in cushion to help absorb road shock. The Q-Series hitch is offered in three different weight capacities: 16,000 LB Part...
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• How To Use Lippert Turning Point Pin Box with Factory Ram 5th Wheel Hitch
  I do have an option for you but the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16530-16021 cannot be used with a rotating pin box like the Lippert Turning Point because of the spherical axial bearing in the head. However, the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16021 that the above hitch uses is compatible with the Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16540 which is compatible with rotating pin boxes like the Lippert Turning Point. Therefore,...
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• 2014 Ram 3500 pulling 2017 Forrest River WolfPack 285pack13
  The Curt Q20 # C16530-16021 that you are asking about has built-in cushioning that helps absorb road shock, because of this it is not compatible with rotating pin boxes like the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder. I called Forest River to verify what kind of pin box that your WolfPack 285Pack13 Toyhauler uses and my contact said that it uses a standard pin box. The Curt Q20 will work great with your trailer on your 2014 Ram 3500. If your Ram doesn't have...
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• Will Curt Q20 for Ram Rail Kits Fit Short Bed 2019 Ram 2500 with Rail Kit
  Yes the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch part # C16530-16021 will fit the OEM rail kit of your 2019 Ram 2500 short bed but may not provide you with enough turning clearance since it's a fixed hitch and you have a short bed truck. Normally short bed trucks require slider hitches to provide tight turning clearance. If you trailer has a tapered nose you might be able to get by with this hitch though. If you need turning clearance the slider version of this hitch is the # C16536 and the Ram rail...
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• Can I Use a Mopar 5th Wheel Hitch in my Chevy 3500 with the OEM Prep Package
  The Mopar 5th wheel hitches are manufactured by Curt and are Q series heads like the # C16530-16021 you were looking at, so in order to use your existing Mopar 5th wheel hitch you would need to swap the legs out for a set that will work in the Chevy OEM prep package. If you have a 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC truck, you can use the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C16025 to replace the legs and use your hitch in your Chevy 3500. If you've got a different model...
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• Can 5th Wheel Hitch be Installed on 2018 Ram 2500 with Ram Box
  You can indeed install a 5th wheel trailer hitch on your 2018 Ram 2500 without the factory puck system but the Ram Boxes will require that another component be added to your setup. Because the Ram Boxes limit the available turning clearance over the bed, a Reese Sidewinder or other similar pin box that moves the pivot point away from the king pin will need to be on the trailer. This is the only way to allow for proper turning clearance with the Ram Box models regardless of whether or not...
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• How to Determine if There is Clearance with Short Bed Truck to Make Tight Turns with 5th Wheel
  There is a formula you can plug in the dimensions of your setup into to determine if there would be enough clearance to make sharp turns. (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the center of fifth wheel jaws to the truck cab B = Offset used like if you had a slider. Your extended pin box does not count since it pivots too. C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2. If you are dead set on using that hitch you are most likely going to have to go with a Sidewinder pin...
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• Can a 5th Wheel Hitch From a 2018 Ram 2500 Be Used On a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500
  The installation procedures for a 5th wheel hitch will be different on a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 when compared to a 2018 Ram 2500. The main difference between them is that the 2018 Ram 2500 has the factory prep package option which means you can use a hitch such as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16530-16021 which just drops into place. If this is the process you are referring to then that is not possible on your 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 because it could...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Ram 2500 Long Bed with Factory Prep Package
  We have several 5th wheel trailer hitches that will fit directly into the factory prep package in your 2016 Ram 2500 long bed, see link. I recommend the Curt Q20, # C16530-16021. It is rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and features a floating, cushioned head for a smoother ride. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
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• Will Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit a Forest River and 2014 Ram 3500 with Factory Prep Package
  The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16530-16021 will fit directly into the factory prep package in your 2014 Ram 3500 long bed. The hitch is also compatible with your Forest River Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer. This hitch is rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight. It also features a cushioned head for improved ride quality compared to a non-cushioned hitch. There are no issues we have heard of regarding compatibility. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 3500 Long Bed with Hitch Prep Package
  The Ram hitch prep package of your 2014 Ram 3500 has much wider spaced install-pucks than the standard Elite hitch foot print so you would have to go with a new hitch. What you would need is the Reese Hitch part # RP30160 as this is a similar style hitch that would fit your OEM rail kit. Since you have a long bed truck you would not need a slider hitch. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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