Parts Needed To Replace Curt Q16 5TH Wheel Hitch With Larger Curt 25K and 30K 5TH Wheel Hitches

Published 12/01/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs

(159)

$1348.95

Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Gloss Finish

(28)

$124.95

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

(216)

$736.95

Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Carbide Black Finish

(109)

$124.95

Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

(159)

$911.46

Curt A30 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs

(66)

$1251.95

Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails - Dark Gray Finish

(9)

$244.95

Question:

I have a Q16 rated for 16,000 lbs. I want to replace it with a Q30 or Q25. Do I need to change out my frame mounts and bed mounts ?

asked by: Thomas H

Expert Reply:

If you have the Curt Fifth Wheel Base Rails in either the Gloss Black # C16104 or Carbide Black # C16204 those are only capable of supporting up to 25,000lbs. This would allow you to switch from the Q16 # C16120 to the Curt Q25 # C16265. Otherwise you will need to change to the Dark Gray Rails # C99JR and under bed mounts to use the larger 30,000LB Curt A30 # C66HR or PowerRide # C22ER 5th wheel hitches. Curt does not currently manufacturer a Q30 5th wheel hitch. If you can let me know your trucks year, make and model I can let you know what underbed brackets you will also need for the 30,000lb 5th wheel hitches.