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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Dodge Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Dodge Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Rails and installation kit included. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT 5th wheel hitch part number C38PV or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Dodge Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C38PV

  • 20000 lbs GTW
  • Above Bed Rails
  • CURT
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Standard - Double Jaw
  • Cushioned 360-Degree
  • 5000 lbs Vertical Load
  • 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
  • 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Rails and installation kit included.


Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Interlocking 2-jaw system provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar models
  • 3-Point indicator system - color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple, or tow
    • Lock indicators visible from cab
  • Fully articulating torsion head for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride
    • Self-aligns for easy hookup
    • Suppresses road shock
    • Reduces bothersome towing noise
  • Non-binding slider provides clearance required for short-bed pickups to turn safely at slow speeds
    • Prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns
    • Automatically latches in both directions so you only have to exit the truck once
    • Designed for use on trucks with beds shorter than 8'
      • Not recommended for use on truck beds shorter than 6'
  • Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
    • Single-throw operation
    • Self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after you uncouple your trailer
  • 2 Built-in zerk fittings for easy lubrication
  • Fast 1-pin head removal makes it easy for 1 person to remove hitch
  • Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
  • 4" Height adjustment
  • Simple installation with included base rails and mounting kit
  • Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
  • Slider travel: 12" front to back
  • Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Secure, Interlocking Two-Piece Jaw

A20 Two-Piece Interlocking Jaw

Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, interlocking, two-piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle and movement by securely wrapping around your trailer's king pin, resulting in easier hookup and a safer, quieter ride.


Three-Point Indicator System

A20 Color Indicator System

Get peace of mind with Curt's color-coded lock indicator. Just look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).


S20 Slider

Most often used on trucks with 6' and 6-1/2' beds, this slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.



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Installation Details C38PV Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions C38PV Installation instructions



Video of Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Dodge Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Complete Breakdown of the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

Hi everyone, Aidan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install this replacement fifth wheel head for the Curt A20. This is going to be just the head assembly here today. So if you already have a sliding base or the legs for it, and you're looking to replace a broken or damaged head, or maybe you're just adding it to a sliding base, like the S20 we're using today, then this is gonna be the one for you. If you need the full kit, be sure to check out one of those full kits on our website. But as for this replacement head, let's check it out.

This is gonna operate just like your standard A20 fifth wheel head with the 360-degree dual jaw design. It's gonna get full contact around the kingpin here and those jaws are controlled by this lever on the outside of the fifth wheel hitch. We can unpin this handle right here. The pin could be swapped out for a padlock, if we wanna keep it secured when you're not around. Pull the handle out and back to open up those spring loaded jaws, and then we can back up to our fifth wheel.

That will drop into place. The kingpin will slide in. And it'll snap into place and you can see that 360-degree contact. Repin that handle or relock it back up to secure it, and then we're ready to hit the road. Now as we're hooking up, you probably saw a lot of movement in the fifth wheel head here.

Now it's by design. It's got a torsion system built into it, which gives us front to back, side to side, and even diagonal movement, really all around in a 360-degree motion. It can move around and adapt. So what it's gonna do is a number of things. It's gonna help guide the kingpin in so if we're not perfectly backed up to our trailer, this can kind of move and meet the kingpin where it's at to make hookup a lot easier.

But then when we're driving too, that's gonna act as a shock absorber, helping to reduce the hitching and just any of that road shock we're experiencing going down the road, but also limiting noise. To keep things operating smoothly, we've got our Zerk fittings located on the jaws here, so you can apply grease and keep them operating smoothly for a long time. The indicator at the back, visible from the cab of the truck will let us know if we're properly latched and coupled ready to tow. So we right now, we've got it locked in ready to tow. I'm gonna pull the handle out and back. And you can see right now we're in the coupling mode. And as I bring that dummy king pin back in, it's not fully coupled yet. And when it finally snaps in, (wheel head snaps) you can see it's got that green indicator. We can pin it in place and then we're ready to tow. So it's nice that you have that built-in and then it's visible from the cab of the truck. As for your weight capacity here, the fifth wheel itself can handle 20,000 pounds of gross towing weight and 5,000 pounds of your vertical load limit. Be sure to check on if you're using a sliding base like this one that it can handle that weight as well as your truck and go by the lowest rating component in your whole system. All around, you got a very durable steel construction with a carbide powder coat finish on top to help it resist rust and corrosion over time. Now that doesn't make it immune to things like scratches because that can scratch away the finish and cause it to rust and corrode quicker. But your kit does come included with a grease plate here that will slide in between the head of the fifth wheel with your kingpin in the middle here and help reduce that metal and metal contact. Keeping the head of this hopefully looking new for a lot longer and keeping those scratches and scuffs away. If you don't wanna leave this in your truck bed all the time, getting it removed can be a bit of a pain because of how heavy it is, But the head will separate from the main body here with this pin and a very large pin running through the center of everything. That is completely removable so that we can take the head on its own and lift it from the main body. So it's a lot easier to get in and out of the truck bed on your own like this. And if we look a little closer there where the pin runs through, you can see those rubber isolators that help dampen that impact and act as shock absorbers when we're going down the road. Now whether you're upgrading or replacing your existing head, it is going to be a very straightforward installation process. You will need a torque wrench for it, but aside from that everything's pretty straightforward and easy to do straight out of the box. So let's check out that process now. It comes pretty much fully assembled in the box. You will only need to attach the handle to the head, but I chose to also separate the head from the main body here, just to lighten the load a little bit and make it easier to attach. For our application today, we're attaching it to our sliding base here, the S20. So I'm just gonna get it dropped in place. And then, loosely get these bolts installed, line them up through the outer holes at whatever height setting we want, (metal clanging) and then attaching the nuts on the inside. (metal clanging) And at this point, once you've got it set to your proper height, you can tighten it down and torque it to the specifications found in your instructions. (metal clanging) (wrench rattling) If you don't have a torque wrench at home, they are pretty easy to rent, or you can find them here at etrailer. And repeat that process for all your other hardware. And then the head simply drops in place in the center and secures with the large pin feeding in through the back to the front. And then secures in there with this pin and retaining clip at the front. Now you're ready to hook up. And as far as the replacement head for the Curt A20 goes, that's really all there is to it. It's a very simple installation process. It comes with all the hardware you need. So if you already had an A20 fifth wheel hitch and you're just looking to replace a broken or damaged head, this is gonna drop right into place and do that for you. Or maybe you've got the S20 slider like we do here and you've got one of the kits maybe with the A16 and you're looking to upgrade the head to really max out the weight capacity potential of the slider itself. You can do that too. Like you see it is dropped in place Bolt it in with the included hardware and you're good to go. But that'll do it for our look at an installation of this Curt A20 fifth wheel head replacement. Thanks for watching.


Customer Reviews

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Dodge Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - C38PV

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (429 Customer Reviews)

Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. Rails and installation kit included.

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Don't really know how this works since the base was lost in shipment and I had to send the head back because I actually needed something that I could hook the fifth wheel to. Ended up spending quite a bit more money to resolve the matter out of town with no options.



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What a mess, the item listed is for two boxes listed under one tracking number. Still waiting on second box which they say has a problem. First box was open and in shambles. The rubber handle is torn and I have tried to upload picture but computer is being difficult.



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I'll post back after a 2000 mile haul with the 40 RV. Looks good so far...
Have a great day everyone!



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Everything went very well and it is installed with no issues. Plan on taking the camper out this weekend.



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Installation went smoothly, havn't hooked up to trailer yet but everything seems to work smoothly. Hitch delivery was a day early.



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Beefier than I needed but now I have room to grow!



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Awesome works great for standard bed



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SO FAR SO GOOD



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Good looking product was. Here faster than I thought it would be looks real good. Havent installed it, but looks like everything is there to install. Looks like heavy built product thank you very much.



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Representative very helpful with the order to make sure I was getting the right part of my truck. Order package well and ship on time and receive in the 3 day delivery window.
Thank you



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Recieved the parts today have opened them and condition is excellent. The parts are real heavy weight and look super. Haven't had a chance to install them yet seen as I just received them. Will post pictures once installed.



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    We do indeed have 5th wheel base rails that fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 and work with a Curt 5th wheel hitch. The base rails and install kit are also from Curt, and I verified with the manufacturer for you that they fit your truck; you can also choose from either a gloss finish or a carbide finish for the rails: - Carbide Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC Truck # C16429-204 - Gloss Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC Truck...
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  • Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty
    The custom brackets for your 2022 Ford F-250 that are compatible with the Curt A20 5th wheel hitch item # C55DR are the B&W Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford item # BWRVK2402. These rails are designed to work with 5th wheel hitches that fit in the industry standard rails like the A20.
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  • Curt Custom 5th Wheel Base Rails & Installation Kit That Fits 2020 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
    We do have Curt custom 5th wheel base rails and installation kits that fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, but they are a bit different than the part number you mentioned. The two kits that fit have the same brackets, but you can choose from the gloss finish like the part number you asked about, or a carbide finish: - Gloss Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-104 - Carbide Finish: Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 Both...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of 2019 Ford F-250 without OEM Prep
    Sounds like the 4 bolts you found in the bed of your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty are actually the bolts that hold the bed to your truck frame which means your truck does not have the OEM prep package. This is not a problem at all. You'd just need to install a fifth wheel rail kit like the Curt part # C79BR which would then allow you to use a 20k Curt hitch like the A20 Slider part # C55DR.
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  • Can A Curt A20 Be Used In Both Long And Short Bed Trucks With OEM Ford Puck System?
    This is basically just the way our fit guide is set up. We will always recommend a fixed hitch (non slider) like the Curt A20 # C16140 for trucks with an 8' bed. We recommend a sliding hitch like the Curt A20 slider # C55DR for the 6-3/4' bed like yours. The Ford puck system will be identical for long bed and short bed models. We just recommend the slider for short bed, and fixed hitch for long bed. We recommend sliders for short bed to gain additional clearance on tight turns. In many...
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  • Best Adapter to Convert Curt EZr Gooseneck to Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500
    Let's start with the adapter you need for the Curt EZr Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C611-624 in your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed, which is the Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate for EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C16220. This adapter will fit into the EZr hitch and give you above-bed fifth wheel rails for a number of compatible 5th wheel hitches. Among those that will work, the best sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 13,500 lb fifth wheel is the Curt...
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rails for Short Bed 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 for Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch
    If you don't have the factory puck system in your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6-3/4 foot bed, you can still use the sliding Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C55DR, but you will need to mount it on above-bed rails. For that you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC Truck # C16429-204. These are the best option because they are a custom fit for your '20 Silverado 2500, and do not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. Not having to drill...
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  • Does Curt A20 Slider Hitch Fit Same Fifth Wheel Rails as Reese Hitch
    Yes, the Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch part # C55DR does fit the Reese above bed rails you have installed in the bed of your truck.
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  • Recommended Base to Use a Curt 20K Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in a Ford Factory Puck System
    Hey David! Sorry to hear about your accident. If you can salvage your Curt 20K slider, like item # C55DR, you'll need the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item # C88KR. Most if not all of the Curt 20K's mount to industry standard rails and do not have a base option that mounts in the puck system. Now if you have the Curt A20 or Q20 slider you can use the Curt 5th Wheel Round Tube Slider for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package item # C16020. These are the only exceptions for the...
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  • Adapter For Curt A20 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in 2021 Ford F-250 With OEM Prep Package
    We do have an adapter that will allow you to use the Curt A20 with slider your 2021 Ford F-250 short bed with the 5th wheel prep package, and what you need is the following: - Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR - Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C88KR
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  • Can The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch Fit In The Bed Of A 2023 GMC Sierra 2500
    The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter # AM3200 would technically fit in the bed of your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 if it had base rails, but with the bed not being a full 8' you might run into some turning clearance issues. You would want to use a hitch with a slider base like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR. This hitch can slide back 12" in the maneuvering position to allow for more clearance during tight turns so that you don't...
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  • Tips for Choosing the Best Truck to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer
    Starting with the truck series itself, I would go with a 3/4 ton or 1 ton. Ultimately a 1-ton would be better. Between gas and diesel I would choose a diesel if it were me. They are capable of more power and torque than gas motors. The cab style does not matter all that much but the bed size does. You will want to avoid a step side bed and a Dodge model that has a Rambox feature because they cannot have a 5th wheel hitch installed. Long beds are the way to go. A short bed can cause issues...
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  • Will Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch Work on a 2021 Chevy 2500 With 6 Foot 9 Inch Bed?
    The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # C55DR will fit your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6 foot 9 inch bed, and you'll need adapter # C88KR as well.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch for 2024 GMC 3500 AT4 Crew Cab Standard Bed 6’9”
    Hello SR. For your 2024 GMC 3500 AT4 Crew cab standard bed 6’9” with OEM Prep Package it is recommended that you have a slider hitch to ensure clearance on those tight turns. I recommend B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3775. It is rated for up 20K and has a Limited Lifetime Warranty, they have excellent customer service, and is USA made. If you are looking for something in the Curt brand another excellent option would...
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  • Best Cushioned Pin Box to Replace Lippert 1621 with 15,500 lb Capacity on Jayco Eagle
    I appreciate you giving all that info about your set up, and the option I strongly recommend to replace the Lippert 1621 pin box with a 15,500 lb capacity on your Jayco Eagle is the Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328492 because it will give you the most comfortable ride of any king pin. The reason the Flex Air gives you the most pleasant ride is because it uses an air spring that absorbs the chucking (back-and-forth movement) that you were experiencing on your ride home. The Flex...
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