Curt fifth wheel hitch

[Capt_Dave]

I am looking for a fifth wheel hitch, and saw a Curt A16 that looks like a nice unit. I have had a curt receiver hitch in the past but no fifth wheel experience. Anyone using one ?, how do you like it ?. Thanks

[mbrower]

Use Curt Q24K hitch. No problems at all

[blofgren]

I have the Mopar (Curt) 20k slider hitch along with the Mopar picture frame adapter in my truck. I had the hitch thrown in on the deal on the truck at no additional cost to me.

Overall I like the hitch. It is quite easy to use and there is no question when it is hitched properly. I also find it quiet with no clunking or banging. I also found the sliding feature works quite well; it has large steel rollers and the release handle is large and easy to use.

The things I don't like it include having to jack my trailer quite high to hitch it up. Although it is a 4 way pivot, the hitch head is quite "stiff" in it's position and does not naturally lean towards the back of the truck to allow easier hitching like my Hijacker hitch did. The hitch is also heavy as he!! and must be disassembled to remove it from the truck. I suppose this is the nature of the beast with a sliding hitch rated to this capacity but I find it to be a pain because of the way the hitch head bolts to the roller frame and the way the frame bolts to the picture frame adapter. I have actually contemplated buying a utility trailer to avoid having to take the hitch out of the truck every time I want/need to haul something.

Overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hitch if a good deal is to be found on one. It handles my 16k fiver without any issues even on unlevel ground.

[Charlie_D_]

Could not find a Curt A16. Did E16. Have the Curt Q16.. I like it.
Best ricing I have found is on Ebay

[Firelime]

Stefonius wrote:
I love my Curt Q20!

X2

[SanMarMor]

I've been using a Curt Q5 for five years and love it. It has substance, not some flimsy light weight hitch. But it's an old model.

Mark

[Road_Phantom]

I liked mine, good fit with little movement down the road. I would still use it except that my new truck came with an in bed ball hitch. I installed a Champion hitch to that.

[Old-Biscuit]

Curt A16 5th wheel hitch is a GOOD hitch.
Double interlocking fully wrap jaws, 4 way articulating head, wider slot for easier lining up on king pin.

NEW with rails roughly $900

What is pricing on used?

[justafordguy]

I have a Curt Q20 in my F350 with factory mounts and it is very quiet and smooth compared to the Reese slider I have in my F250.

[jerem0621]

My dad loves his Q20 slider hitch. They are not a bad option and are very beefy.! They may not have 1 inch jaws of the B&W but they are very strong...enough that some carry a 25k rating.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[LIKE2BUILD]

Capt Dave wrote:
I am looking for a fifth wheel hitch, and saw a Curt A16 Anyone using one ? how do you like it ? Thanks

I got my 5er last year and bought a Curt Q20 to go in my OEM 5th wheel puck mounts. The dual jaw hitch works well, hitching is pretty easy, and the tilt in both x and y axis makes it very smooth. It's quiet operating and so far I have no issues.

One minor thing I've found is if you're back against the jaws with too much pressure the handle doesn't want to release when you're unhitching. I don't know if this is common to all 5er hitches (or maybe just dual jaw), but if I let the truck rock loose just a little the handle releases just fine. Aside from that small thing it has been flawless.

Cummins is right, the B&W is a very fine hitch and is American made. I was in a position that I had to save money where I could. I had no 5th wheel provision in my truck, so I had to either install a B&W gooseneck @ $439 or I could get the RAM OEM 5th wheel prep kit for $225. Next I had to choose a 5th wheel hitch. I could choose the B&W Companion for $879 for a total over $1300 (gooseneck + hitch), or the B&W RVK3600 to use with the factory mounts for $1150 and total $1375. Or, I could get the factory mounts ($225) and a Curt Q20 for $750. I went the Curt option and saved at least $300. I know in the grand scheme that is not a huge amount of money, but I had already spent a lot at that point and the $300 made a difference in what I was able to afford.

BTW, if you put a Curt Q20 and a MOPAR 20K hitch side by side they are identical. Either both are buying from a supplier and re-branding, or Curt is making them and MOPAR is slapping on a label.

MOPAR hitch


Curt Q20

[Stefonius]

I love my Curt Q20!

[Cummins12V98]

Curt receivers are US Made the 5er hitches are Made in China.

Compare side by side to a B&W you will re think your choice.

[IdaD]

I had one and it worked but was pretty clunky in traffic and going down the highway. My rail mount Andersen works much better.

[machunt]

had mine for 5 years and never a issue with it. well made and very safe