Is Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Overkill to Tow a 14,000 lb Trailer
Published 04/25/2020
Question:
Will it be ok to use a curt Q20 5th wheel hitch for a 14000 lb 5th wheel
asked by: Ted C
Expert Reply:
Using the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package, part # C16530-16021 to tow a 14,000 lb 5th wheel trailer with your 2019 Ram 2500 is perfectly acceptable.
The Q20 has a capacity of 20,000 lbs. This means it can safely tow a 5th wheel trailer UP TO 20,000 lbs - there are no adverse affects to using a 5th wheel hitch that is overrated for the weight of the trailer. If anything, you will be putting less stress on all moving parts, adding to the longevity of the hitch. And, if in the future, you decide to upgrade your trailer, you won't be as limited in terms of how much bigger of a trailer you could go with.
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