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Today we're going to take a look at the Curt A20 dual-jaw fifth wheel trailer hitch with a 20,000 pound weight capacity. Now, this fifth wheel hitch will mount in your truck bed so that you can tow your fifth wheel trailer. It uses the interlocking two-jaw system right here, which provides a nice 360-degree jaw-to-kingpin contact, and because of that it'll give you less rattle, more security than… see more >

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Comparing the Curt Q20 and the Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitches.

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…

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Can Head Unit From Curt Q20 Be Used On Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch?

Hello Rick, thanks for reaching out. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but your best option here will be to get a whole new hitch. The Q20 hitch system has basically been discontinued and replaced with the A20 series hitches. The head…

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Curt Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2025 Ford F-350

Hey Jon, we do have a custom Curt fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 2025 Ford F-350 with the bracket kit part #C87VV and the rails part #C99JR and you'd have everything you need. Which Curt hitch do you have?

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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head is Froze and Will Not Move

It sounds like the head might be seized where it pivots and moves. This can happen if the hitch is not lubricated according to the maintenance schedule in the manual/instructions. It can also occur if the hitch sustained any damage or was overloaded.…

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Troubleshooting A Bent Handle On A Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch

I spoke with Curt and they stated that the internal portion of the handle in your Curt Q20 Hitch #C16530-16017 is bent and due to the sensitivity of this piece in the locking mechanism it is not repairable and you would need to completely replace the…

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Can Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Installed on Flat Bed Truck

Hey Dylan, normally fifth wheel hitches like the Curt A20 part #C86DV have the rails they install in resting basically directly on the truck bed frame. If your flat bed is only an inch taller than a standard bed that wouldn't be tall enough to…

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Is There A Way To Clear Up A Blurry Image From A Furrion Vision S Rear Camera

You've actually done everything you really can do to try and troubleshoot the blurry image from your rear camera so you are in the replacement phase now. Most likely the seals on it failed and allowed moisture to build up inside the lens causing…

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Replacement Exhaust Fan Motor For Rs-385phc2-17100b / Vdo218-00

The correct replacement motor for your Rs-385phc2-17100b Vdo218-00 Kinmore Vent is going to be the Replacement 12V DC Motor for Ventline, Ventadome, and Vanair Fans Item #BVD0218-00.

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I have some recommendations for you as the RBW 5th wheel hitch and rails are obsolete. I recommend installing the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit #C16443-204 in the bed of your 2001 Ford F-350. This will allow you to use either the Fixed E16…

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Which B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch was Designed for Flat Bed Trucks

We have a B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch that fits flat bed trucks like what you have on your 2012 Ram 3500 with the part #BWGNRK1500.

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Where Does Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Have it's Grease Fittings

For the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16130, Curt does recommend that "black graphite grease" be used for the jaw before initial use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts…

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Will Airbags Work with the Articulink Rear Suspension on a 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

The articulink rear suspension on your 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon will not cause any issues with a set of airbags or a 5th wheel hitch because they all install in slightly different locations on the vehicle and do not counteract one another. For a set…

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