Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 - Carbide Finish
Part Numbers: C16265,C16306-204
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Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
part number: C16265
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- 2-Jaw locking system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
- 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple or tow
- Lock indicators visible from cab
- Unique spherical axial bearing allows easy pivoting of hitch head
- Smooth, 360-degree movement - not just front-to-back and side-to-side tilting
- Built-in cushioning absorbs road shock
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Short-throw, single-handle operation
- Self-aligning head pivots for simple hookup
- 3 Lube points with easy-to-access grease fittings
- 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for one person to remove hitch
- Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
- 4" Height adjustment
- Simple installation with base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
- Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 25,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 6,250 lbs
- Hitch height: 13" - 17"
- 10-Year limited warranty
Notes:
- Because of the size of this item, it ships via truck freight and only to the contiguous United States.
- This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder.
Secure, Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, 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.
Three-Point Indicator System
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).
360-Degree Pivot
Curt's unique spherical axial bearing provides a durable pivot point that allows easy, 360-degree movement of the hitch head. This ball joint is designed for smooth, quiet operation with less clunking and chucking.
16265 Curt Q25 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs
Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 - Carbide Finish
part number: C16306-204
Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch quickly and easily with this complete installation kit. Includes base rails, semi-custom brackets and necessary hardware.
Features:
- Semi-custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th-wheel rails
- Base rails sit in the truck bed and allow installation of your 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Kit includes base rails, semi-custom brackets and mounting hardware
- Visible rails have carbide finish
- Some drilling is required
- Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky
- Assembled in the USA
16306 and 16204 Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish
Replaces C16305-204
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Customer Reviews
Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs - C16265
Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 - Carbide Finish - C16306-204
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (503 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately. Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch quickly and easily with this complete installation kit. Includes base rails, semi-custom brackets and necessary hardware.by: Gradie K.04/30/2020
I have ran a cheap competitor hitch for several years.
A manufacturing defect (welded pivot pin) caused the hitch to fail and resulted in 18000$ damage to my truck and trailer.
I chose the Curt 25000# hitch after much research and found it to be very well made and clearly shows when it is properly coupled. It is quiet and operates with minimal klunking and chunking going down the road.
Overall I am very pleased.
by: Dane 10/16/2019
Mounted this hitch on my flatbed 3500 Ram and the hitch works flawlessly. Pull 44' tri-axle weighing in at 23,000# with ease. Very easy to use and understand, very easy to maintain.
by: Nate11/09/2018
It is always great to have a store where you know you are getting the best price & highest quality products. Our Curt 25000 lb hitch showed up quickly & the instructions were easy to follow. We have been enjoying several trips without any issues with noises, binding or unexpected loose & sloppy hitch engagement. It is nice to have a strong, clean and simple hitch that provides security in towing our 45’ toyhauler. Thanks for a wonderful product & experience.
by: Eddie S11/08/2021
At this point I am only able to rate the purchase process, shipping process, and installation process. All three were excellent. A few comments: I took the advise of the etrailer associate that helped me in the purchase process. The shipping worked out OK. Freight company had the item on a pallet in 2 boxes. We were able to remove the 2 boxes and slide them out of the back of the truck in a manner I could move them in the rear of our side by side. ( A wheel barrow would have worked fine too.). Assembly was a basic follow the good instructions process. The items were a bit heavy for one person (at 70 years old). It sure appears to be a good design and heavy duty. I expect the important towing function will be very satisfactory. If not, I will so report later.
by: BADDWG08/12/2021
Hitch Works Great. etrailer handled shipping issue very good. Happy with my purchase
by: Josh04/27/2023
I have a 2018 Ram 1500. Everything worked and fit as should. Holes and Bracket mounts all lined up. Directions were clear on where to drill holes in bed and bed rails. Install took about 6 hours. Had to remove rear tires, wheel well shield and spare tire to access everything. Also there is some notching involved to get at some bolts. I would recommend this product.
by: Kevin S01/04/2022
etrailer was awesome to deal with and the hitch is working flawlessly.
by: William 01/20/2022
I bought this to pull a 35' 5th wheel travel trailer. It works great. I don't even know it's behind me. I would recommend this product.
by: Jared09/29/2022
This works great once installed, however I will warn anyone with a Ram with air springs, this will not work without modification, and definitely not a bolt on solution. This took close to 6 hours to install (instructions say 90 min), mainly due do the front brackets having to be mounted right where the air spring sensors are mounted. This required us to have to weld the brackets to the frame and widen the holes in the brackets to be able to mount the sensors in the same place. I would recommend a different product if you have air springs.
The instructions, while not the best, were still pretty straight forward but make sure you closely follow where to put the holes in the truck bed, which can only be seen in the diagram.
by: Joshua 11/15/2021
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup
Installed on a 2017 Ram 1500 Sport Quad cab for pulling my small fifth wheel camper. Installation instructions were straightforward for a first time installer. Everything came in the package that was required. Installation was somewhat challenging. Removal of the fuel tank was required to gain enough access on one of the attachment points. Not a huge deal, but working on the ground it was not ideal. The biggest thing to note is that you WILL have to cut out parts of the bed sill to install three of the forward bolts and hardware. Unfortunately there is no way around this due to dimensional requirements for placement of the rails. A small grinder or cutting torch is required to complete the job. Again, completing the install on a lift is highly preferred, but I did mine by jacking up the rear of the truck and working underneath. Once installed, it is very secure and I've had absolutely no problems with it. It's a nice clean look and should last for the rest of the use of the truck. If you are a decent backyard mechanic and can follow instructions (both on paper and YouTube/videos) you should be able to accomplish this.
by: Craig 11/22/2021
At time I have a difficult time to get the latch to lock or unlock.
by: Matthew 08/06/2020
2012 Dodge Ram Pickup
I have no mechanical ability, and I have never seen or used a 5th wheel hitch until a week ago when I impulsively bought my wife a 5th wheel camper for her birthday. I had no idea what I needed to make things work. After a little research on the website I learned that this semi custom kit was exactly what I needed (rails and frame mounting brackets) and that it would fit my truck perfectly. The parts arrived at my house a lot quicker than I expected, and i was really nervous about starting this job because i knew it involved drilling holes in my truck bed and in the frame of my truck. I started the install with my 12 year old daughter, and we managed to get the entire job done in about 6 hours. We actually found a YouTube video that walked us through the entire install with no problems. We did the entire job with nothing but a few common tools (wrenches, tape measure, screwdriver) and a battery powered drill. If you need an inexpensive and easy to install system to haul a 5th wheel with a 1/2 Ram pickup, then this is for you!!!
by: Pete F.10/04/2018
Very functional design with its color indicator for engagement status, very HEAVY duty, couldn’t be happier with this this 5th wheel hitch. Good value.
by: Horst B.04/30/2013
Needed the 41/2" bolts and space described, however not included in Kit. According to CM manufacturing it is not part of the bolt kit for my truck?? but was needed to fasten throught the bed support frame.
Mike from E-Trailer was very helpfull, but the manufacturer needs to review their product.
by: Jason08/25/2022
2017Ram1500
Great product. Installation time is misleading on the paper but would recommend if you have the proper tools and time. Had to remove gas tank which was the hardest part of the installation. The quality of the product is great and will buy again when needed in the future
by: Joe C08/08/2020
It reduced chucking and took the play out when hooked-up. It is however much more fussy about accuracy when hooking up. But as long as you use reasonable care when hooking up it is a substantial improvement over the single jaw.
by: Tracy05/22/2021
Excellent Fifth Wheel hitch. Easy to use and handles the RV well. Very sturdy and handled the high winds we came through in Kansas.
by: Robert Boschert04/10/2020
I had no pro lem wifh my hitch
Ot went on well. Had to put on extension to the hitch because my bed was to short
by: Frank07/22/2019
Very good highly recommend it but wish u guys offered a 30k fifth wheel set up as well but other than that it works great
by: Nathan12/30/2018
Came with everything in the description installation was fairly easy
by: Michael 09/27/2020
Amazing hitch! Very solid built hitch and easy to install. I love the 360 degree tilt which make it really nice when towing
by: Ron 05/08/2021
Hitch works really good and customer support was awesome
by: John 01/28/2021
Love it. Very easy to use.
by: Mark 09/09/2022
Well made and easy to use.
by: James 09/14/2022
Good customer service great product
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- Recommended Curt Fifth Wheel for my 2018 Ram 3500 Prep Package
- For your 2018 Ram 3500 with the Prep Package the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16049 is going to be the way to go. While the Q25 part # C16265 is very similar its legs are for industry standard in bed rails rather than the custom puck legs for your Ram and won't fit. These are both however made here is the USA.
The Mighty Cord 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector part # A10-7010 will work out really well if you do not already have
view full answer... - Will Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Rails that Curt X5 Adapter Provides
- The Curt Q25 fifth wheel hitch part # C16265 that you referenced will fit on the rails that a Curt X5 adapter would provide. Like you mentioned you'd need to keep the weight of the towing setup below the weight rating of the X5.
view full answer... - Recommended Industry Standard Rail Adapters for Gooseneck Hitches
- Yes, but it depends on what kind of gooseneck set up you have in your 2013 Silverado. The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16265 needs a set of industry standard rails and there are adapters for gooseneck receivers.
I saw you were looking at B&W 5th wheel hitches. If you have one the B&W Turnover ball systems with the square receiver you will want the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches item # 16310. The Curt X5 will drop down
view full answer... - Does Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit # C16265 Universal Style Fifth Wheel Rails
- The Curt Q25 hitch part # C16265 that you referenced is designed to fit industry standard/universal fifth wheel rails like you have so this hitch will fit them and work great! The picture I attached shows the hitch installed in this style of rail as well.
view full answer... - Unlocking The Jaws On The Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch
- It sounds to me like the jaws on your Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item # C16265 need to be greased or that you may have backed into the king pin with the jaws not locked in the coupling position and could have damaged the jaws. If you did damage the jaws you'll need to replace the head of the hitch with the Replacement Head Unit for Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000lbs # C16565.
If that's not the case make sure your landing gears are down enough to
view full answer... - Replacement O-Ring for Bearing Shaft of Curt C16265 Q25 5th Wheel Hitch
- The O-ring on the bearing shaft you speak of is not a replacement part Curt offers, but you can easily find one at a hardware store. You'll need a 31.5 mm O-ring.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th-Wheel Hitch for 2005 and 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 w/ 6 Foot Bed
- The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265 referenced in your question is compatible with standard, above-bed base rails. If there are standard, above-bed base rails installed on both the 2005 and 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, then this hitch will technically fit either truck. However, since you mentioned that your truck has a shorter, 6 foot bed, it is instead recommended to use a sliding 5th-wheel hitch in order to provide proper clearance when making turns.
I recommend looking at the Curt
view full answer... - Can the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW Long Bed
- Yes, the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16265 can be used on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW. If you don't have the factory puck system then you can use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC part # C16411-204 to install the Q25 which is a direct fit so no drilling into the frame is required.
If you do have the factory puck system then you will also need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package part # DM6206
view full answer... - Differences Between the Curt Q24 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16265 is the same as the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16245 for the exception of weight capacity. All of the features and functions of both hitches will be the same but the Q25 hitch has a gross towing weight limit of 25,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 6,250 lbs whereas the Q24 hitch has a gross towing weight limit of 24,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 6,000 lbs.
The base rail installation kit recommended to install either
view full answer... - Is Center Section of Curt Q25 FifthWheel Hitch Available for Purchase As A Separate Part
- While some hitches will break down into 3 sub assemblies, the head, the feet and the center section, Curt combines the center section with the head as a single unit, part # C16565. The center section alone isn't available individually as a component part.
view full answer... - Replacement 3 Inch Goosneck Ball for Unknown Gooseneck Hitch on 2008 Ford F-350 Long Bed
- Gooseneck hitches typically use a 2-5/16 inch ball, but occasionally you'll see a 3 inch. Without knowing the manufacturer and model or part number of your gooseneck hitch, I wouldn't be able to speculate on a replacement ball. You can look at the underside of the hitch and see if there are any part numbers or manufacturer info, and reply with any info you can find and I'd be happy to see if anything we offer would be compatible.
Lacking that information, my best recommendation for you
view full answer... - Replacement Orbital Pad and Bushings for Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch
- We do indeed have the correct replacement orbital pad and bushing kit for your Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265. The correct part is the following:
- Replacement Orbital Pad and Bushings for Curt Q-Series 5th Wheel Hitches # C65UR
view full answer... - Differences Between Above and Under Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounts for 2020 Ford F350
- There are two ways to install a fifth wheel hitch on a pick up truck. One would be to use standard bed-mounted rails. Brackets are mounted to the truck frame with the bed rails sitting directly above. Holes are drilled down through the truck bed to correspond with holes in the brackets bolted to the frame, allowing the bed rails to be securely bolted down. The rails have slots in them that allow the hitch to be installed and removed pretty conveniently. The problem here is that once the
view full answer... - What Is The Pin Weight Capacity Of The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch?
- The vertical load limit of the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265 is 6,250-lbs. Vertical load limit is going to be the maximum amount of weight it can handle being pressed into it, which is virtually the same as king pin weight.
This 5th wheel hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 25,000-lbs and will work with standard ISR rails, however if you have the OEM prep package then you're also going to need the:
-Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch # C88KR which will allow you
view full answer... - Compatibility of Curt C16265 Q25 5th Wheel Hitch With Husky Bed Rails
- Husky hitches use industry standard bed rails, which is also what the Curt Q25, part # C16265 are compatible with. The Curt Q25 will work perfectly with your existing bed rails.
I'll provide a photo showing the mounting slot spacing of industry standard bed rails, which you can compare to your existing Husky bed rails.
If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in your truck bed, you can install one using part
# C56000.
I've linked to some product videos that
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Stuck Jaws on Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch
- Thank you for all of the information regarding your Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265 being stuck on your 5th wheel trailer.
It sounds like you've got 2 things going on here; the first is that the jaws are binding, and the second is that the orbital pad has been broken.
Binding happens when the truck and trailer are parked on an uneven surface and the king pin sits at a weird angle to the jaws and everything gets stuck. The only way to remedy this is to either hook your truck
view full answer... - Will Curt 25k Hitch Fit Rail Kit in 2015 Ram 3500
- If you have a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails installed in the bed of your 2015 Ram 3500 the Curt 25k Q25 part # C16265 would fit and work well. The industry standard rails are the ones that sit 22 inches apart on center.
If instead you had the Ram factory rail kit you'd want the part # C16049 which is a 25k Curt hitch that fits that rail kit as well.
view full answer... - How To Use a Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Pucks
- Yes, the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch like part # C16265 will work on a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 if you obtain the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs part # CU53FR. The Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs will attach to the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch Head and then allow you to drop the hitch into the pucks for a direct, bolt-on fit.
view full answer... - Will Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch C16265 Fit Base Rails in 2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty
- If you already have 5th wheel above-bed base rails installed in your 2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty then you can absolutely install the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16265. This and other 5th wheel hitches use an industry-standard configuration (see photo please).
Do note that the 22-inch front-to-back rail spacing is rounded up (from 21-11/16-inches) which is the industry-standard center-to-center slot spacing. If the base rails in your truck have a wider spacing for some reason then
view full answer... - Adding a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to a Flatbed on a 1990 Ford F-350
- I do have a solution for your flatbed 1990 Ford F-350 but the Curt hitch # C16265 won't work for a couple of reasons (flat bed height and lack of installation kits that work with flatbed trucks). What you can use is the Reese low-profile hitch # RP30054. It was made for flatbed trucks but will require a custom installation.
Basically, one the hitch is assembled you will do the following:
Using the 4 square holes in the base as template, mark, pilot drill and finish drill to 5/8” dia.
view full answer... - Recommended Custom 5th Wheel Rail Brackets and Hardware for 2019 Ram 1500 Classic
- It sounds like you have the industry standard rails and are seeking the custom brackets and hardware for your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. I recommend the Curt Semi-Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit for Dodge Ram 1500 # C16306 and the Replacement Hardware for Curt Universal 5th Wheel Installation Kit - 10 Bolt # C16111.
If you have a different brand rails, let me know as manufacturers do recommend their brackets and hardware be used together.
view full answer... - Does Fifth Wheel Rail Kit From 2012 Ram 1500 Also Fit 2018 Ram 1500
- Yes it looks like the same Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16306-204 does fit both a 2018 Ram 1500 6-1/2 foot bed and a 2012 Ram 1500 5-1/2 foot bed.
view full answer... - Where Does Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit # C16306-204 Install in 2017 Ram 1500 Short Bed
- When installing the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part # C16306-204 in your 2017 Ram 1500 with a short bed you'll want the rear rail edge to measure 29 inches from the rear edge of the truck's bed.
Once you have that rail placed you'll then use the fifth wheel hitch to place the front rail. Basically you locate the rear rail where it needs to go and then set a fifth wheel hitch in the rear rail and then use the mounting tabs of the hitch to place the front rail.
This ensures that the
view full answer... - Which Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Dodge Ram Long Bed
- If your Ram is a 2500 or 3500 series, the # C16420-204 is the correct install kit. For a 1500 series, you would need the # C16306-204.
Installation instructions are indeed included with the install kit, and the instructions do feature dimensions for where the bed rails are placed and exactly where holes are drilled through the bed to connect the frame brackets and bed rails.
If you do not already have a trailer connector installed in your truck bed, you might be interested in part
view full answer... - Should Both Sides Of Frame Be Drilled When Installing Fifth Wheel Rails On 2014 Dodge Ram 1500
- I spoke with my contact at CURT about the installation and drilling of the Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # C16306-204. They told me that this can be a little confusing but you should only drill through one side of the truck frame when installing this kit. They said the first drawing that says drill both sides is referring to both sides of the truck(driver side and passenger side). The drawing is a bit confusing but in the later instructions the statement that you should NOT drill through
view full answer... - Why is Curt Fifth Wheel Rail kit C16306-204 for 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Considered a Semi-Custom Kit
- Semi-custom rail kits like the part # C16306-204 that you referenced mean that they will require frame drilling basically like a universal kit. However, since your 2015 Ram 1500 with a short bed isn't compatible with the standard L-bracket fifth wheel rail universal brackets custom brackets needed to be made.
So it's semi-custom because the brackets are designed specifically to fit your truck, but they would require you to drill into the frame to install so it's actually going to install
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