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Curt/
20000 lbs GTW/
Sliding Fifth Wheel/
Hitch Only/
Standard - Double JawItem # C16669
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Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Includes adapter rails for Chevy/GMC 5th-wheel towing prep package.
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Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, interlocking, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.
Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).
Most often used on trucks with 6' and 6-1/2' beds, this roller helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a roller to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.
Non-Binding Design
The round-tube design of this slider allows for relatively uninhibited movement of your fifth-wheel hitch. Because your hitch can glide smoothly and easily along the rods, there is less chance of binding.
With straight, flat contact points, as found with square-tube sliders, tension can build between the slider and the hitch when your truck and trailer are somewhat out of line or are on uneven ground. As a result, it can be difficult to properly activate the slider when your truck and trailer are not in a straight line.
With a round-tube slider, there is more give between the contacting surfaces, allowing better mobility of the hitch system. Fewer corners means less tension buildup. Activating a round-tube slider is easier, and operation as a whole is smoother.
2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
2016 - 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 6-1/2 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
2016 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6-1/2 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
Video of Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: Today we're going to take a look at the Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, with the R20 Slider for the Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package, and it has a 20,000 pound weight capacity.Now, this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 2016 and newer Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 6-1/2' bed and the factory rail kit. And on a custom fit part, I'd always like to recommend for you to go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show you if this will work for your application.Now, this fifth wheel hitch will mount in your truck bed, so that you can tow your fifth wheel tailor. It's mounted on this non-binding slider to provide clearance that's required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds. It'll give you a slider travel of 12 inches front to back. That extra clearance will prevent your trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns.
And it slides smoothly on the rounded non-binding rods.This is designed for use on trucks with beds shorter than eight foot, and it's not recommended for use on truck beds shorter than six foot.The head on this uses a nice two-jaw locking system here. Provides a 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact, because of that it'll give you less rattle, more security than the slide-bar models.Does have two lube points, with easy to access grease zerk fittings, one on each jaw. Right here, very easy to get to. You put your grease gun right on there and lubricate the jaws.Also, has a fast one-pin head removal, makes it easy for one person to remove the hitch from your truck. Right here, if you just pull this pin, slide this large pin out, you can take that out of the cross member and then take it apart.
So one person could remove it.Now, when you do bolt your cross member to your slider here, it does give you a four-inch hitch height adjustment. So range of anywhere from 18-3/4" to 22-3/4". And hitch height is always measured from your truck bed to the top of the hitch head.And hitch height adjustment is critical, because when you tow your fifth wheel, you do want to make sure it's as level as possible with your tow vehicle. So when you do mount this on it'll give you that four-inch hitch height adjustment.Also, a nice feature on this is the three-point indicator system. It's a color-coding on the handle ...
Oh, actually right here underneath the hitch head. And it's color-coded. It'll tell you if the hitch is ready to uncouple, it'll show red. If it shows yellow, that means you're ready to couple. And if it shows green, like it does now, it means the jaws are closed, you're ready to tow.And what's nice about this, if your cab's right here, you can turn around and look and see the color.
So just by it's visible from your cab, you can turn around and see what position your jaws are in.It does have a nice lockable handle, lets you easily secure the trailer to the hitch. Basically it comes with a pinning clip, but if you wanted extra security, the hole is large enough you could put a padlock through there. We do sell those separately. It is a very short-throw single-handle operation. I'm going to show you that here in a minute.Does come with this included plastic lube plate. The lube plate is nice. That'll go onto your king pin on your fifth wheel. And when you go to hook up, it helps it glide smoothly into the hitch during hook-up.Now to install this into your vehicle, it is a very fast, easy installation. Basically you just drop this into the floor receiver pucks that are built into your factory underbed rails. Right here you just go to each corner, pop the pinning clip, rotate your handle here out 90 degrees, and that'll rotate the tab. You do that on each corner, and once they're all open, all you have to do is drop it right into the pucks. The four pucks that are built into your factory rails. Once they drop in, turn that handle that'll rotate the tab to lock them into the pucks. And then put your pinning clip in to hold your handle into place. Very simple to install and simple to remove.This is built with sturdy steel construction. Has a nice durable carbide powder coat finish to it. Again, the three specs on this, the application we mentioned is 2016 and newer, Chevy/GMC trucks at the Factory Installed Towing Prep Package. Gross towing weight capacity is 20,000 pounds. Vertical load limit, or pin weight capacity is 5,000 pounds. And we measured the slider travel is 12 inches front to back.So, what I'm going to do now is we're going to demonstrate the jaws, and I'm going to demonstrate the slider, how it operates. So for the jaws, here's an example of a king pin, what the king pin would look like on your fifth wheel.So, what you want to do first is pop your pinning clip on your handle. And you can see it's tethered here with the lanyard so you can't lose it. And then you just take your short-throw handle, pull it out, rotate it back, and your jaws you can see pop open. You're ready to hook up.And we mentioned the color-coding. Now if you look at it, it's showing a yellow triangle, which yellow means you're ready to couple. If it showed red, it means it's uncoupled, you're not ready to couple yet.So basically what'll happen is you go to couple, your king pin will slide in between two jaws. Once it gets in far enough you notice the jaws completely close around there. The handle slides up, the holes line up.Let's look at the color-coding. It's showing a round green circle. So you're already ready to tow. Take your pinning clip, drop it through, clip it. Your handle's locked into place. You're all ready to go.And again, just to remove it, pop your pinning clip. You want to hold onto this so it doesn't pop it off, but you just pull your handle, rotate it back, and it shoots the king pin right out.Now, if you get into your camp ground and need to make some tight turns, you want to gain that extra 12 inches of clearance on the slider, the way you would do that, just go over here to your slider, got your slider handle. Right now it's locked in the towing position. It'll say right here, towing position, so that's closest to the cab.So, when you get to your campground, you want to slide that extra 12 inches to the maneuvering position. Just take your handle and pull it out and then turn it away from the maneuvering position. So turn it towards the cab. And when you do that it'll automatically slide to the maneuvering position. And you can see once it gets there, the handle automatically rotates and locks it into place. Now you can do all your maneuvering.Then when you're done camping, you're ready to get back out on the road to tow, just pull this and do the same thing. Turn it away from the position you're going to, or away from the cab. And then it'll slide right into the towing position. Again, lock right into place. Good, simple movement.But that should do it for the review on the Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with the R20 Slider, for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Packages. And has a 20,000 pound weight capacity.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (122 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty 5th-wheel hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Includes adapter rails for Chevy/GMC 5th-wheel towing prep package.I received my A20 fifth wheel hitch right on time one box was slightly damaged and lube plate was missing, I e-mailed customer service and 4 hours later got a personal phone call from them.. Did you hear that... From a person-- Not a robot a personal call. still don't be leave it. But anyway 2 days later Lube plate was in my hand. BEST SERVICE ALL THE WAY AROUND. Thanks etrailer. 607184
Very nice hitch. Works great with the factory 5th wheel hitch setup in my GMC 2500. Easy in and out when I need to remove it. System works perfect with my Montana 5th wheel. 634630
Hitch is very nice, although it is much heavier than I anticipated. Had to assemble in place in the truck as I do not think two people could possibly lift it into the truck. The safety cross pins that slide onto the pins that hold the rail system to the GM puck adapter plate are difficult to insert as the slide rail base is very wide. I ordered this over the phone and Shawn at etrailer.com provided fantastic customer service. Thank you Shawn! 628742
THE PRODUCT IS AS ADVERTISED. I AM VERY SATISFIED. THE SERVICE IS THE BEST PART OF THE ORDER. QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED RIGHT AWAY. EXCELLENT FOLLOW UP. WOULD RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS. SHIPPING WAS GREAT. WELL PACKED. 441513
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Fit and ease of use great. Strong hitch. 696038
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Everything went as described. Don't believe they could have made an easier install. Will be hooking to 5th wheel for first time Saturday. Little heavy but was able to handle it. So easy to go together one man can do it without an extra hand helping. Work smart not hard! 694946
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Great hitch, best price around. Would buy another one on a heart beat. The jaws hold the pin nice and tight. 616004
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Works but there is slop in the hitch do to the wedge not fitting correctly. They need to be more model specific rather than generic fits. 610443
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Now this is what I'm talking about. This hitch is great! Very tough, rugged, dependable for all your 5th wheel towing needs. Easy smooth operation to switch from maneuverable position for those tight and sometimes hard to get into spots. Switching to towing mode is a breeze. This hitch limits that bucking and chugging effect as you tow down the highway. Easy to install and in my case I got the over kill with this 18,000 pound towing capacity. I only have a 13,000 pound RV; however I wanted that peace of mind knowing that I have enough strength and security behind me in the bed of my truck. Thanks etrailer for offering great products. 686855
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The products I ordered arrived quickly. I found that the prices on etrailer are very reasonable. I will do business with them again. 466496
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Very nice hitch, easy assembly. Haven’t had any problems hooking up, head has play so you don’t need to be perfect backing into hitch. Bought a ram 17 Cummins and this hitch to go with it at same time between the hitch and truck can’t tell the 12000 lbs camper is back there. Very little hitch noise. Easy and fast shipping also. The only complaint is the hitch is heavy! Make sure you have help to remove or install. 614499
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The product arrived 1 day earlier than promised. The instructions were decent, they could of been more inclusive of the different setups, the hitch and sliders didn’t reference how to interface with the Ram puck base. The rubber gaskets for the slider base didn’t fit with the Ram base due to their thickness. You need a 100lbs torque wrench(I rented one from Orielys). All the parts were present. The bad may not of been etrailers fault, but the boxes arrived like they were dropped out of an airplane. Amazingly, nothing was damaged. 712034
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The Hitch is great once you figure out the correct steps to put it all together. You should have information in the directions that has a link to a video that shows you step by step process to assemble the hitch. The directions are veg ( not dummy prof ) on step by step assembly. After we assembling the hitch it would not fit into the pucks in the truck correctly. So I went online and looked up a video on Curt A20 5th wheel hitch installation and viewed my obvious mistake. There are to many options in your directions, make a video. 652112
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
very easy to assemble get help this thing is heavy! and don’t torque down all bolts until locked in the pucks system can’t wait to give it a try 725563
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Very heavy duty hitch. Initially had some concerns so ordered the 20,000 lbs. instead of the 16000. Very good service from the etrailer representatives. Had some concerns on how long the delivery was going to take, however they were able to get it to me in a very short time. Thank you to the individuals who helped with my order. Danny 340534
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The install of the A20 Curt 5th wheel was flawless. Your delivery of two days is amazing. Included a picture of it in the back of my 3500 Ram. 486277
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The quality of the product is what I expected, Excellent. I encountered the same problems with the packing as several others have. The exterior of my box was perfect, completely in tack. The problems were with the way the product was packed inside the box. The Styrofoam was destroyed along with the 1/8 inch thick piece of paneling, which allowed the right side leg of the hitch to bounce around and end up scratching the center member of the hitch, no bigger a little touch up paint couldn't fix. But, really people a 1/8 inch piece of paneling trying to contain a 140 pound hitch, lets start with a 1/4 inch piece of plywood and go up from there. Thank you. 633958
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
I had a reese slide bar hitch that was worn out. I decided to do with the A20 over the B&W mainly because of the cost. After enough research I found out my old rails wouldn't work because they didn't have the extra slots for the wider base. Etrailer had the complete universal kit that worked great. Was easy to unbolt old rails and replace with the new ones. I was able to reuse my original brackets mounted to frame which I liked better than the universal ones. Took maybe an hour to put everything together. I like the smoothness of the latch opening and closing the jaws Hitch looks well built and I guess the 140lb it weighs says so. Etrailer shipped quickly. 481260
Love the hitch. I see other people fight their hitch and just happy I bought this one. Wouldnt recommend any other to anyone.
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Erica B you are the greatest , your customer support was ABOVE & BEYOND you did more for me than most company's ever do . Keep up the good work . Only if we could get the manufactures [CURT] to do what you did. Thanks once again Erica you made my day and then some . Tom 500956
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
I already had a curt goose neck frame mounted in truck so I used the Curt adopter plate # 16220 an the A 20 curt 5 wheel hitch assembly was very easy with no issues looking forward to putting it to work with my G M C 3500 also purchased a curt bumper dual ball adjustable hitch 411715
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The R20 Roller and the A20 Slider were both pretty easy to install. Except for the weight (Those Things Are HEAVY) It was a straight forward install. What I like is the Quality of the Curt Products. They are a very high Quality product in my opinion. I plan on the wife and I and our Two Main Coons are planning a cross country trip. So I am very excited to get out on the open Road and see where life takes us. What WAS a bear to install was the Rail Kit. It required lots of trips out from under 402224
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This hitch was extremely easy to install! Although the locking handle maneuvered slightly different than the Curt videos I saw online, the intuitive design made it a breeze to set up. As a first time 5th-wheeler, this product has exceeded my expectations so far. I have not towed yet with this unit, but I feel confident that this product will be able to tow my 16k lb 5th wheel. 452620
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I recently purchased a fifth wheel hitch for my new truck but wasn't sure I ordered the correct one after hitting the "enter" key! I called etrailer the following morning and found out I had, in fact, ordered the wrong hitch. The young man I spoke with was incredibly helpful - he canceled my initial order, explained what I really needed and why and then placed the order. I went on line the next day and found that the order had somehow been cancelled. I then spoke with LEAH G. She is the bomb. She corrected everything and did her best to expedite shipping including personally making certain that MY shipment was on the last truck of the day. What more can I say. Etrailer.com and Leah G are unbelievably awesome from beginning to end! Thank you for a great experience Conrad 371744
Everything is still working great!
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Installed Curt A20 hitch w/slider rails in 2016 Chevrolet Z71 2500 411359
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Mixed reviews. I think I picked out a great hitch (Curt A29, part # C16140. Haven't installed it yet. Turns out the mounting system for my 2006 Chevrolet 2500HD 8' long bed isn't the right one (holes don't match up to the frame, only the one in the back for the lower bolt hole). Part number 16418. Emailed information to sales & this was the part recommended for my truck... Still can't install the part... Will have to drill holes both front holes (large & small...)... Doesn't math the video of the 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD... Appreciate the videos, better than the written instructions included. Once done, hope to give it a 5 star. Will see what is recommended... 454980
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Was delivered on day promised. Works great so far. 727992
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
I chose this setup for the slider option to help with clearance on my Ram 2500. Seems easy to operate and is well built. The head breakdowns with a simple removal shaft so it lightens the unit for easier transport in and out of the bed. 727499
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Very nice product.....had some initial installation parts issues that etrailer quickly resolved....I've got 18K pounds on this hitch and all is well, including a few steep grade up and downs.....trailer rides nicely in hitch with virtually no chucking....hitch height just fits under the bed cover and I can remove the hitch from the rails in two pieces by myself.... really satisfied....I'd recommend this product 719298
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great product packaging had something to be desired as side plates are able to rub against each other and get scratched up 711592
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New 5th wheel hitch arrived on time and fit into my truck perfectly...etrailer continues to be my "God to store" ...thank you for providing great service and great prices! 706021
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I have dealt with a trailer for years now always great customer reps always got my deliveries on time I highly recommend this company has an RV dealership I have dealt with many that I would not recommend. This company is great 704978
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Very happy with the 5th wheel, we have towed all summer long with it, no issues, very easy to hitch and unhitch. The unit appears to be holding up well. 695772
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The products received were exactly what I was hoping for along with the excellent videos for installation and last, but certainly not least the nice woman's help with all my questions and concerns being I had no experience or knowledge on any of it. Thanks for a great experience. 694265
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Purchased this Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs Item # C16044 to go in 2019 RAM 3500 DRW and tow 16,750# 40’ fifth wheel with 3,145# hitch weight. Newbie to 5th wheels and I haven’t taken delivery of the trailer yet so I set it in the highest position. Judging by how high it’s sitting I may have to let it down to the next setting. Easy assembly by myself although it is heavy. Seems well made. No adjustments needed to get it to sit in place. Came in 2 boxes and one was torn but nothing missing. Happy with it so far. 694006
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Ordered the Curt A20 with Ram OEM puck legs on Friday. etrailer stated shipping would be 3-5 days. The hitch arrived in perfect condition on Monday...simply amazing! The hitch was manageable by myself to install. It comes in 4 pieces: (2) legs, (1) cross member to connect the legs together, and then the hitch head itself. I assembled the legs first and easily lifted them into the bed. I took the hitch pin out of the bracket and installed the bracket with 4 bolts. I then inserted the hitched head back in and replaced the pin. Simple install and the hitch is nice and solid...and does not rattle due to the rubber dampening. 686546
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The over all installation was easy. The only pit fall was nowhere does any one talk about if you have a spray in bed liner. If the liner gets on the OEM pucks it has to be scrapped off for the arms to install correctly. It also helps to spray some WD40 on the rubber bushing to remove the head to make it easier. Once it was installed and height set it worked great. My only suggestions would be better packaging and a little more detail on leg placement. Other wise great hitch so far worked great for the first tow so far.. 673627
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
I installed this Hitch on my 2015 F350 6.7l one year ago and absolutely love it.. I have been faithful to the Reese Pro series for ever, so this was a very tough decision to go with Curt and all I can say is that I definitely made the right decision. The hitch fits perfectly under my Pace Edward Jack Rabbit tonneau cover because the release handle lays flat. This enables me to just pull the cover closed after I drop the camper thus keeping the hitch out of sight and my bed dry/extra storage. Now on to function: The slide mechanism works flawlessly and that with a pin weight of 2800lbs. (The Reese always made me fight with the release level) The pin has Zero chuckle Release handle is fantastic, I have been at some odd angles and have never had an issue releasing the pin. What else can I say except I would buy this hitch again in a heart beat. 642137
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Love the hitch. fits my 2018 super duty f350- perfect. It is a bit heavy so I use a engine lift to get it into the back of my truck, which work great. I could lift it but I am old and don't want to hurt myself. I have purchased several Items from etrailer and all have been top quality and at a very fair price. 641590
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They deliver a solid product in a timely fashion I called customer service before, total professionalism. Although it was my mistake when I call them, because I had the parts that I called about. Excellent choice for parts. 633716
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Very happy with etrailer and the purchase of Curt 20K fifth wheel hitch for my new Ram 3500 that fit perfectly in the factory fifth wheel prep package. etrailer customers service was helpful with questions about the shipment while in transit. The hitch came in two cartons and the assembly was straight forward with easy to follow instructions. The Curt hitch is a high quality well engendered device with well thought out features that should perform greatly for many years to come. 610298
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I've had this hitch for a year now, and everything is working great. Excellent fit and finish. 605897
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Has worked as described and have found it very easy to remove because the head seperates so easy. 603972
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This product is great still using it and still doing what it's supposed to be doing great product 603905
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Great hitch. Very easy to install. Dura ble. 601049
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
The product worked as described. Shipping was not good. Part was bent. Caused same issue during installation. 594430
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Love not having rails in the bed. Easy to use. 592129
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Great hitch 589301
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It works as advertised. I'm very happy with it. Thanks 587964
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
Installation of though Curt A20 straightforward and extremely easy . 582112
Review from a similar Curt A20 in Fifth Wheel
This hitch is what i have been looking for. Great quality and easy to lift out of the truck. 576941
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