Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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• How To Use the Curt Q20 With an Under Bed Mount on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
  Yes, I do have a way for you to utilize the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16130 with an under bed mounting kit on your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. For this, you will need to use the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch part # C607-604 for 2500/3500 models or part # C615-632 for 1500 models along with the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches part # C16210. This will be the only option you have to utilize an under...
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• Will Curt Q20 Work With Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  There is a great option for a Curt 5th wheel hitch you can use with your Lippert Turning Point pin box, but the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch # C16130 is not compatible. The reason is the head of the Q20 has what is called a "spherical axial bearing" which is really a fancy way of saying it pivots 360 degrees. This means it is not stable enough to work with a rotating pin box such as the Turning Point or a Sidewinder. A very similar hitch that will work with your Turning Point pin box is...
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• Comparing the Curt Q20 and the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitches.
  As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 # C16130 and the Curt A20 # C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it comes to choosing which one is better, even though they are both excellent choices, I recommend going with the A20 because it has more features. Right off the bat the A20 has interlocking jaws to secure your king pin as opposed to the Q20 jaw...
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• Comparing the CURT Q20 and Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  The CURT 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16130, is a good trailer hitch. It features a 2-jaw system that is very secure and it has a unique pivoting head which allows for a more comfortable ride. It is on par with the rest of the pack in terms of performance and quality. It will fit in CURT, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese and Valley above the bed 5th wheel rails. However, the Reese Elite Series, like # RP30142, is in league of its own. The main benefits of this hitch are the...
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• What is the Difference Between the Curt Q20 and the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitches
  Even though these two 5th wheel hitch are very similar there are a few key differences that separate them. The Q20 # C16130 has a 10-year limited warranty as opposed to the A20's # C16140 limited lifetime warranty for the hitch and 10-year limited warranty for the roller. A great thing about the Q20 is that it has a spherical axial bearing that allows it to move 360 degrees which the A20 does not have. This means that you will get a more enjoyable ride with the Q20 over the A20....
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• Which Fifth Wheel Hitch Allows for Easiest Connection on Unlevel Ground
  The more level you can get your truck and trailer when hitching up the easier of a time you'll have. That said, the fifth wheel hitch that allows the most side to side movement is the Curt Q20 part # C16130 which has a spherical axial bearing that allows the head to pivot more than other options. It's hard to say if it would be enough to allow your connection to happen easily but it's the best option around. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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• How is the Height Adjustment Measured on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  When measuring the height of a 5th wheel hitch it would be from the top of the truck bed corrugations to the top of the head. The Q20, # C16130, is height adjustable from 13 to 17 inches. Since the X5, # 16310, sets in a gooseneck ball hole but the rails would be no higher than regular rails, it does not add height. To get the proper height setting you would need to know the distance from the top of the bed side rails to the bottom of the trailer overhang. You need 5 or 6 inches of space...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2013 Ram 3500
  I have a solution that will allow you to pull a fifth wheel trailer with your 2013 Ram 3500, however, it appears that Pullrite does not have an installation kit that will fit the 2013 Ram 3500 for the SuperGlide hitch at this time. There has been quite a controversy over the 2013 Ram OEM fifth wheel packages because it was released before there were any compatible fifth wheel hitches or adapters available. Dodge also changed the design of the 2013 Ram trucks which required changes to aftermarket...
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• Increasing Ground Clearance For Landing Gear On fifth Wheel Trailer
  When you are pulling your fifth wheel trailer you want the setup to be as level as possible. You did not say if the back of the truck is sagging or if the nose of the trailer is pointing down so the first thing I recommend is making sure everything is installed correctly. We do not recommend using a lift kit on a truck because it will typically cause the towing setup to be uneven and not level. If the trailer is not level you can see if the pin box can be mounted to create more clearance...
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• Will a Curt 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Rails that a Husky Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit
  Yes, your Husky fifth wheel rails are made to the industry standard so other hitch companies like Curt hitches will fit your rails. The Curt Q20 part # C16130 will fit the rails well and will provide you with a 20k capacity fifth wheel hitch.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500
  When choosing a fifth wheel hitch for your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, you will first want to consider the weight of the trailer that you will be pulling. You will need to make sure you choose a hitch with the required weight capacity. Since your Silverado has an 8 foot bed, you will not need a sliding hitch. Sliding fifth wheel hitches are needed on shorter beds in order to provide more cab clearance when making sharp turns. I recommend looking at the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer...
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• Will the CURT Q20 5TH Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit in Reese Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch Rails
  The Curt Q5 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # C16130 will sit in Reese, Curt, Draw-Tite, and Hidden hitch rails. If you have rails made by any of these manufacturers, the Curt hitch should install without any problems.
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• Where to Grease a Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  The Curt Q20 5th wheel hitches # C16536 and # C16130 have grease fittings on them on the underside of the head, left and right side and a grease fitting down between the jaws. I included a picture showing the locations for you. to access the one between the jaws you will need to have the jaws closed. Black graphite grease is recommended for the jaw pins and the lower bearing assembly jaw. You can use a regular manual grease gun such as # L30200 if you do not have one. Next, if you...
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• Are there Any 5th Wheel Hitches that Only Pivot Front to Back
  I urge you to consider a 5th wheel hitch with a double pivot head considering that the trailer is going to pitch and roll as you drive not to mention you won't always be on level ground when hooking up. All of the hitches that we carry pivot front to back and side to side. That's how they make them nowadays. I wish we had one that met your needs but they don't seem to make those anymore. If you are looking for something inexpensive I recommend the Curt 16K hitch # C16115 for a fixed...
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• What is Height Range of Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch and Where is it Measured From
  The height range of the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch part # C16130 that you referenced is 13 inch to 17 inch measured from the top of the fifth wheel rails to the top of the hitch head. Since fifth wheel rails are around 2 inches in heigh the 15 inch height setting of this hitch would be what I would recommend you start with.
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• Removing The Head On Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch For The First Time
  Since you have already removed the pins and the bearing brackets on your Curt Q20 # C16130 and the head won't come loose, there is a simple solution. It is often the case when the hitch is disassembled for the first time that the square shaft gets bound up on the rubber isolator. If you spray some penetrating oil on that square shaft and let it work through that rubber isolater, it will soon come loose for you.
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• Is the Curt Q20 Hitch Compatible with a MOR/ryde Pin Box
  From the research I did it looks as if the MOR/Ryde Pin Box System utilizes an industry standard king pin so it would have no problem being used with a Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16130.
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a Truck with a Flatbed without Cutting the Bed
  I think I have a solution for you that will not require cutting the flatbed. But the coffee mug is going to have to move. The first thing you are going to need to do is position the rails using the hitch. The centerline of the hitch should be directly over the centerline of the rear axle or slightly forward. With the rails in position mark where you will need to drill through the bed. On the underside of the bed you will need to have a 1/2 inch steel plate welded and bolted to the...
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• How to Close the Jaws on a Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch When Not In Use
  You can close the jaws on the Curt Q20 5th wheel hitch # C16130 so you can secure it with a lock. Grab a tool from your garage such as a heavy duty wrench, hammer or even a 10-12 inch pipe or something that you can grip from the top and will have a bottom width base area of an inch or two. Once the jaws are free of any objects, especially your hands, take a tool and act as if you are hooking up your 5th wheel trailer and proceed toward the jaws. Once you go far enough, the jaws will...
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• Will the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16130 Fit a 2017 Ram 3500
  The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch # C16130 will fit a 2017 Ram 3500 truck, but the under the bed mounting kit between the 2015 ram 2500Hd and the 2017 Ram 3500 are different. For the under the bed rail kit on the 2017 Ram 3500, Curt # C16426-204 is the confirmed fit. These rails will mount to frame brackets that will allow the hitch to mount in the bed of the truck. On Ram trucks with air suspensions some 5th wheel hitch installation will interfere with the air system. However, the Curt...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for Flatbed Diesel Pickup with Wood Deck
  Reese does offer a specialized 5th wheel hitch, their dual-jaw Low-Profile # RP30054, that can be used in flatbed applications on a wooden deck. As you noted, you will have to have a qualified welder install a 1/2-inch thick steel plate under the wood deck to serve as an attachment point. You also need to use tubular steel spacers around the mounting hardware to prevent the pressure from that hardware from crushing the wood (as this would cause the hitch to become loose if the wood were...
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• Installing Fifth Wheel Hitch in 2014 Ford F350 Dually w/ Factory 5th Wheel/Gooseneck towing Prep Pkg
  Since you have the pucks pre-installed, you won't need the install kit or anything else. You would simply remove the covers over the pucks in your truck bed and drop in an Elite Series fifth wheel hitch like the # RP30142 for an 18K capacity. B&W also offers the Companion, part # BWRVK3300 which has a 20K capacity that would also drop right into the pucks installed in your truck bed. An adapter like the # RP30156 would allow you to use a regular fifth wheel hitch designed for use with...
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• Installation instructions for the Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
  To determine the mounting location for the brackets and rails in the bed of your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, you will need to measure 28-3/8 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed towards the truck cab. This will be the location of the rear most edge of the rear rail. This measurement will get you started and from there you will need to follow the installation instructions that come with the hitch. For the 2003 Dodge 3500 you can use the CURT Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part...
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• What Position Do the Jaws Need To Be In On the Curt Q20 To Lube the Center Grease Fitting
  There are only three grease fittings on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16130 (see photo); one on the right side of the head, one on the left side of the head, and one directly in the center of the locking jaws inside the head. In order to access the grease fitting inside the head you will need to have the locking jaws closed. It does not matter what position the jaws are in when greasing the two side grease fittings. The position of the jaws can be changed by moving the handle...
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• Will a Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit RBW X18 Rails
  The Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16130, works with industry-standard rails from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese, and Valley. These rails have mounting slots that are 22 inches apart on center front to back. Side to side there are 3 sets of mounting slots that are 10, 20-1/2, and 29 inches apart on center. i have included a picture showing the measurements. You will need to measure your RBW rails to determine if the Curt hitch will fit.
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• Where Does Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Have it's Grease Fittings
  For the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130, Curt does recommend that "black graphite grease" be used for the jaw before initial use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts or hardware store and will probably just be labeled as "graphite grease." You can use the grease fitting that is centered in the cast base plate to grease the lower bearing assembly. The fitting is visible while looking down through the jaws in their...
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• Curt 24K Fifth Wheel Hitch Grease
  We've checked with Curt and in addition to graphite grease, you can use the LubriMatic Mini Grease Gun w/ Multi-Purpose Grease # L30132 - the added bonus is that this mini-grease gun will fit in most tool boxes and hard to reach spaces.
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