Will the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch

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I have a Curt E 16 fifth wheel hitch. If I were to upgrade to an A 16 or A 20 hitch, would the base rails fit in the same holes in the truck bed as the E 16?

asked by: Paul M

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Yes, the Curt E-Series like part # C16115 fit the same base rails as the Curt A-Series like part # C16140 so you can switch between the two without issue. The old base rails will stay attached to the truck bed and you'd simply just swap out the hitch for one another.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Bill P.

5/8/2025

I have a Curt Q16 fifth-wheel hitch. Can I swap the q16 head out for a q20 head?

Jesse M.

5/14/2025

@BillP No, those would not be interchangeable.

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Answer 2

Hello Greg, Yes, you can use the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs #C16025 to swap out the legs on the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16120 so that it will fit 2016–2019 Chevy/GMC…

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Answer 3

Congrats on the new truck! You won't have to swap our your Curt Q20 Hitch but you will need to use an adapter because GM changed the puck pattern in 2020. The correct adapter is the Item #C88KR you were looking at. This will mount directly to the…

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Answer 4

If you use an adapter like the Curt #C88KR instead of replacing the legs on your Curt A16 #C16120 your hitch will sit 2-1/2" higher to offset the height of the 24's bedrails. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3710 you…

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Answer 5

We do have the replacement 5th wheel hitch legs for your Head Unit for Curt Q24. - Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #CU53FR. The Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #CU53FR will replace the…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Welcome back! Happy to hear you're satisfied with your A16 hitch. To convert it over to fit in the Chevy puck system you will need the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package item #CU53FR. This will make your A16 the Curt…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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