Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit with Curt X5 Adapter on 2015 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Published 12/20/2021

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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs

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$599.00

Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs

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$749.95

Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

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$736.95

Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long

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Question:

Can I use A16 C-16120 fifth wheel hitch with Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter ? If so would I have to lock my turning point pin box before towing my RV?

asked by: Eloy V

Expert Reply:

You will need to use a Curt sliding hitch for the B&W Gooseneck # BWGNRK1111 and Curt X5 Adapter Rails # 16310 on your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty because only the Curt sliders will work with the X5.

My recommendation for the slider is the Curt A20 # C16541 because it has an upgraded cushioning and jaw system that gives you the best ride quality available. The dual interlocking jaws wrap around the king pin securely so that you won't get any chucking or jarring when you come to a stop or take off.

You might also be interested in the Curt Wiring # C56070 if you don't already have an in-bed wiring connector. This helps make connecting the wiring from your 5th wheel much easier.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

Eloy V.

12/20/2021

Can I use A16 C-16120 fifth wheel hitch with Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter ? If so would I have to lock my turning point pin box before towing my RV?

Jon G.

12/20/2021

You can use the Curt A16 # C16120 with the X5 # 16310 and you will need to lock out your Turning Point pin box because it would put too much torque on that single attachment point for the B&W gooseneck hitch. My only concern with this setup is that you're using this on a short bed truck and this is a stationary hitch so you will need to be careful when taking tight turns as your 5th wheel trailer will likely make contact with your truck cab.