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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Finish

Part Numbers: C86JR,C16448-204

Our Price: $1,029.25
Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K
part number: C86JR

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.

Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Lightweight build makes installation and removal quick and easy
    • 65-Percent lighter than most traditional 5th-wheel hitches
    • Built-in grip points make lifting the hitch effortless
  • Unique, 2-piece design allows for fast, easy coupling
    • Pin box coupler bolts around your trailer's king pin to create a new connection point
    • Open-faced hitch head allows you to see the pin box coupler as it slides into place
    • Easy-to-see contact surface is angled for perfect viewing from your backup camera
  • Shock-absorbing, cushioned isolator dampens chucking, jarring, bumps, and vibrations
    • Rattling is further reduced by eliminating the traditional jaw-to-king-pin connection
  • Fully articulating head provides precise and controlled coupling on uneven terrain
  • Improved cab clearance for safer turning with 5" offset
  • Included lube plate allows for smoother turning of king pin inside coupler
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Simple installation with industry-standard base rails and installation kit
    • Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
  • SAE J2638 certified
  • Sturdy steel construction with corrosion-resistant, carbide black powder coat finish


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
  • Offset: 5"
  • Height adjustment: 16-3/8" to 20-3/8"
  • Weight: 60 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: Is not compatible with Curt X5 5th-wheel base rail adapter (16210).


Heavy-Duty Perfomance in a Lightweight Package

Curt CrossWing

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.


Fast and Easy Coupling

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.


Curt CrossWing Coupler Piece

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.


Curt CrossWing Contact Point

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.


Shock Absorbing ShockDrop Technology

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.



16600 Curt Cross Wing Light Weight Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs



Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Finish
part number: C16448-204

Features:

  • Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th wheel rails
  • Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th wheel trailer hitch
  • Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • Minimizes drilling
    • Installation time is cut in half, compared with universal bracket systems
  • Complete kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
  • Visible rails have carbide finish to match your Curt Q5 fifth wheel hitch
  • Compatible hitches - Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky 5th wheel hitches


16448 & 16204 Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit with Rails and Brackets - Carbide Finish




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Customer Reviews

Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K - C86JR

Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Finish - C16448-204

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (130 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.

by: Laura 04/04/2023

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.



by: David07/07/2023

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.



by: Wagner,05/03/2024

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.



by: Emily 04/02/2024

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!!!



by: Steve02/23/2024

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.



by: Brian09/18/2022

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.



by: Daniel 02/09/2024

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.



by: Jason 11/20/2023

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



by: David 01/05/2024

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.



by: Leeann11/26/2022
2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Fast shipping need new fith wheel hitch for new truck easy install took 2hrs think you

Leeann

11/27/2023

Great easy installation



by: Robert 04/10/2024

Smooth pulling and easy hitching.



by: Marvin01/06/2024

Received product, frame brackets were all scratched up, an the hardware bag was busted open, missing bolts, not very happy

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Katrina D.

1/6/2024

That is not good to hear. Let me get you over to our customer service department for them to get you replacements.



by: ftig2409/20/2016

Not too hard to install holes lined up. Had to make the hole in the frame toward the front larger. After measuring the rails perfect hole placement to installed the rails. Took about 4 hours total. Very good help from the customer service at etrailer to match up the item and also save me a few dollars.



by: Doug 02/15/2024
2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Installation Kit delivered in an extremely quick time - getting ready to install with new hitch. appreciate your professionalism!



by: Jim08/02/2018
2006 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Great products and customer service on my Curt 5th wheel hitch.



by: David 03/28/2023
2012 FordF-350 Super Duty

Not installed yet but very fast shipping

David

4/1/2024

No issues, no problems



by: Chuck M10/08/2022

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.



by: Allen07/18/2022

Easy as pie to install.. check out my before and after pics. 20 minutes at most to install. NO MORE HURTING MY BACK!



by: Johnnie 11/09/2022

This hitch is the best. Very lite and the wink allows me to hitch up easier



by: Jay Doshi08/28/2016
2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Put these on my 2006 F250 about a year ago, they have pulled my 10,000 lbs 5th wheel RV like a champ and also a 14,000 lbs skid steer and attachments using the gooseneck adapter like a champ. Only thing that gave out was a tire on the trailer!



by: Mark 08/30/2023
2006 FordF-350 Super Duty

Fast shipping. Quality product, Good In structions



by: Daniel 11/29/2023
2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Great service product looks good haven't had time to install yet.



by: Elden 05/08/2014
2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Pro: The team at etrailer.com. They are very helpful and know their products. Fast shipping. Good prices. The kit seems to be of good quality.

Con: Had to drill 2 holes into the frame. Was hoping for a no drill custom application. Only 4 bolts total into the frame, but 10 bolts into rails through box. I would have liked more bolts into the frame.
I had wanted to use Reese for my 2006 F-250, but the two kits I wanted were on nationwide back order. I settled for #3, the Curt kit. I couldn't wait.



by: Garrett 10/02/2023

Had for a year easy install i use it everyday and has never let me down



by: Larry 10/19/2022
2008 FordF-350 Super Duty

Did a quick fit and it looks like it will fit perfectly, needing to get the drill bits and install soon.


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