Checking Out the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package Video

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

The A-Series Curt hitches are the way to go over the Q-Series from what you mentioned. The A-Series has an updated head and jaw design that allows the king pin to be held tighter which translates into a smoother ride qualify. So since your trailer…

I would be happy to help you sort out what system is in the bed of your 2018 Chevy Silverado. I can tell you with 100% certainty that you do not have a B&W puck system because B&W uses the Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck System item…

The puck system layout for the 6-1/2' and 8' beds on a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 are the same so you can use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16064 for your short bed truck. Please note your 5th wheel trailer needs a V-Nose for you to…

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

You can take some measurements to determine whether or not you'll need a sliding hitch. You will measure from the center of the hitch jaws forward to the back of the truck cab and then you'll want to measure the width of the trailer nose.…

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

Yes, the head of the Curt A20 part #C16064 can pivot from left to right to help with connecting and disconnecting on ground that isn't perfectly level. If you check out the review video I attached for this hitch you can see that the head can…

The additional bolt holes on the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16064 are so you can adjust the height setting of the hitch. You only need to use the included four M14 hex bolts, and you will simply select a set of mounting holes that will allow…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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…