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Get the same heavy-duty hauling power that you expect from a 5th-wheel hitch, but in an easy-to-lift unit that you can remove by yourself. Innovative coupling system makes it easier than ever to hitch up, especially with a 3rd-brake-light camera.
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Note: Is not compatible with Curt X5 5th-wheel base rail adapter (16210).
When you think of a fifth-wheel hitch, you probably think of a cumbersome, heavy-duty piece of equipment that sits in your truck bed and stays there because of the tremendous effort it takes to remove it. Well, the Curt CrossWing offers the same rugged performance and heavy-duty hauling power that you'd expect from a fifth-wheel hitch, but it's lightweight enough to be easily moved in and out of your truck. This hitch weighs just 60 lbs, which is 65-percent lighter than a standard hitch. But while it may be lightweight, no sacrifices were made in the quality of its construction. The CrossWing features premium steel and a reinforced head connection point that offers superior strength and reliability for towing loads up to 20,000 lbs.
If you've ever towed a 5th-wheel trailer, you know that the coupling process can be a hassle because of the precision required to ensure a proper connection. You have to painstakingly guide the hitch's pincer-like jaws around a small, cylindrical king pin, which is easier said than done. Coupling can be such a finicky process, that some 5th-wheel hitches even use a color-coded indicator to alert you when you're properly connected.
An improper connection can result in high pinning, which is when the king pin on the trailer looks like it's in the jaws, but it's actually sitting higher than the fifth-wheel hitch. With the CrossWing, high pinning and finicky coupling are things of the past.
This is thanks to the wedge-shaped coupler piece that bolts around your trailer's king pin and remains there, separate from the hitch base. Not only does this further cut down on the weight of the hitch, but it also ensures that you don't get the rattling that occurs when a king pin sits inside of the jaws on a traditional hitch.
When hooking up with the Curt CrossWing you can clearly see when the bolted-on pin box coupler is in place in the hitch base head from the comfort of your truck cab. The contact point of the head is a large, open-faced funnel that makes it easy to guide the coupler into place as you back into it. This funnel-shaped head also allows for fore, aft, and lateral articulation, so you can easily hitch up on uneven terrain.
This already simplified process of coupling with the Curt CrossWing is made even easier when paired with a 3rd-brake-light backup camera. The positioning of the CrossWing and the angle of its head lines up perfectly with this type of backup camera, allowing you to watch the coupler as it glides into place. Once the pin box coupler is nestled within the head channel, all you have to do is lock it into place with the easy-to-reach, ergonomic handle.
The CrossWing features Curt's innovative ShockDrop technology, which is engineered to suppress jerking, jarring, and chucking while you're towing. This durable, polyurethane material sits at the pivot point of the hitch head and absorbs excess shock so that it doesn't transfer from the truck to your trailer or vice versa. The result is increased control and comfort as you tow, as well as less wear and tear on your towing setup.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 Customer Reviews)
Get the same heavy-duty hauling power that you expect from a 5th-wheel hitch, but in an easy-to-lift unit that you can remove by yourself. Innovative coupling system makes it easier than ever to hitch up, especially with a 3rd-brake-light camera.I am a new 5th wheel owner, who is also a 52yr old female, so I wanted/needed something that I could understand and easy to take out on my own. I just picked up my 5th wheel and my older 2005 dodge 2500 (8' bed) truck was a hard to find a good fit. I completely recommend this hitch. It has enough adjustments for my truck to tow my 5th wheel level and never once did I have to worry about the truck bed or my back window as this keeps everything up and away. To hook it up was just as easy as I could see everything just like the video shows. Very happy with this purchase.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
Smooth pulling and easy hitching.
Fantastic hitch that is heavy duty enough for our 5th wheel but still lightweight enough to remove easily. The hookup and disconnect process is also much easier than our previous traditional kingpin 5th wheel sliding setup
I have 4 stars for one reason. The locking handle is too short. I have dually and am 6'4!" And need to use a step platform to reach the lock pin and handle.
I’ve enjoyed the way this unit tows - much easier to get in and out of the truck. Just switched trucks and bought the version of this hitch that works with the puck system
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.
Easy as pie to install.. check out my before and after pics. 20 minutes at most to install. NO MORE HURTING MY BACK!
This hitch is the best. Very lite and the wink allows me to hitch up easier
Very pleased with product. Excited for the start of camping season so I can try it out. Delivery of hitch was very timely.
On my third delayed delivery, still without product. Had to change plans due to unknown arrival
exactly what it said it would be. Came in a well packed box and box was in good shape, all parts were in box no scratches. Haven't got to try it yet but will give an update when I do.
Excellent service and fast shipping.
Thank you
Received earlier and undamaged!
Than ks
Mike
Donald
8/5/2023
Thank you for letting me review it. After almost 10k miles the towing experience is great. It feels like the trailer and truck are one in the same. several weeks ago I removed the head unit off the pin box and found some wear on the bolts that hold it on the pin and also much scraping on the head unit itself where the pin fits through.I ordered new bolts through etrailer because one bolt has to much wear. I contacted Curt with pictures however I never did receive a response about the wear of the bolt in the head unit. That was disappointing and unprofessional.Anything wearing the diameter down on a grade 8 bolt is a concern. Just be aware and check your wedge or head unit on and off. Here is the reason in my opinion. Todays trucks have high bed walls. This can often lead to an adjustment up on the hitch itself giving a nose up profile of the 5th wheel. This on turn exacts additional pressure on the rear grade 8 bolt on the head unit. For me at least at this time the great towing experience outweighs a decreased service life of one grade 8 bolt.
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Laura C.
4/5/2024
I love this very easy to use as a 53yr old female who has never towed a 5th wheel before. This hitch just made it very easy for me to understand and not worry about the unknown. They kept it simple and light weight. I can remove it by myself if needed as I am a solo but camp with friends so I tow alone.