Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs

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• Replacement Base For Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch To Fit 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with Prep Package
  Yes, you can keep the head of the Curt A25 Fifth wheel hitch part # C16066 from the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 with OEM prep package and switch out the base to make it fit the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with OEM prep package. The replacement base that you need is part # CU53FR which will fit your existing head part # C16580. The new base legs will lock down into the OEM prep package of your new truck.
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• Can Curt Leg Kit for Ram Rail Kits C16021 be Used with A25 Hitch Head
  Yes the Leg Kit for Ram Trucks part # C16021 can be used with the A25 hitch head part # C16580.
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• Does The Curt A25 Hitch Head Fit The Curt Q25 Legs For A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
  Yes absolutely! The Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580 will work great with the: -Curt R24 Round Tube Slider for Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16570. You will however be limited to the 24K capacity of the slider base, however.
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• Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Head With 24,000 lb to 30,000 lb Rating
  Essentially all 5th wheel hitches now have articulating or fully pivoting heads, though we do offer replacement heads with the weight rating you are looking for, and I will list all of them for you below: - Replacement Head Unit for Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs # C16565 - Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs # C16580 - Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 25,000 lbs # BWRVC3006
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• B&W Companion or Curt A25 Which is Lighter and Easier to Remove from the Ram Puck System?
  You are correct the B&W Companion does weigh more then the Curt A25 at 42 lbs. Here are the break downs below of the individual weights. I recommend the B&W Companion over the Curt for reliability and it is made in America. I have linked a solution below that will help you offset the additional weight. The B&W also detaches with pins over the Curt which requires you to unscrew bolts. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3600 weighs 226 lbs. The...
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• Replacement Hardware Kit For Curt A25 Head Unit
  There is a replacement hardware kit for the Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580 that you mentioned. The hardware kit, which attaches the head to the legs, is the following part number: - Replacement Hardware for Curt A Series and Q Series 5th Wheel Hitches # C16125-SK4 I was unable to find any replacement for a plate that bolts to the underside of the handle, unfortunately.
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• Difference Between # CU53FR and # C16024 Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Legs for 2020 GM Puck System
  The Curt # C16024 fifth wheel legs you mentioned fit the A series hitches from 20k and up; the A20 # C16540, A25 # C16580, and A30 # C16590. They're technically designed for the A30 because of the legs's 30,000 pound rating but they still fit the other two. With that in mind they will not, however, increase the weight capacity of the other 2 hitches. The # CU53FR legs fit all of the same hitches plus the Q Series and E Series hitches as well. These legs even fit the A30 however they are...
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• Does Curt A25 Slider Hitch Fit 2020 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  The Curt fifth wheel slider part # C16020 does fit the factory rail kit of your 2020 Ford F-350 and it weighs 170 lbs. The A25 head part # C16580 would then be a really great option and would easily tow your trailer. The head weighs 97 lbs. The A20 head part # C16540 is actually listed as weighing more at 104 lbs.
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• Is Curt C16020 Slider Assembly for Ford OEM Puck System Compatible With The C16580 A25 Hitch Head
  Curt has confirmed that their # C16020 slider for the Ford factory puck system is compatible with the # C16580 A25 fifth wheel head. However, be aware that the # C16020 slider has a weight capacity of 24K, so it would lower the capacity of the # A25 hitch head to 24K.
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• Can the Jaws Be Replaced On the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch
  I spoke with Curt about the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Hitch and was informed that they do not offer the locking jaw mechanism as a replacement part. I know this is not what you wanted to hear but the fact remains. That said, if you want you can replace just the head and center section with the Replacement Head Unit for Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16565 but this would be a good time to upgrade to the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16580. The A-Series...
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• Solution for Needing Replacement Head for Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  For the Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch # C16180 the only solution for a replacement head would be with the Replacement Head Unit part # C16580 that you mentioned as just the head is not available.
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• Troubleshooting Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch that Has Stuck Latch
  Hey Mark that is a bummer to hear. Have you been lubricating it at all this time? I know it's easy to forget to do that but if you do skip the components can get frozen up and hard to use. So I would go with your next plan and grease it up real nice like and I would be willing to bet it will work again. Worst case scenario we do have a replacement head unit for the A25 with the part #C16580.
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• How To Upgrade a Curt A16 Hitch to an A20 or A25
  In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 Hitch like part # C16521 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 Slider you'd a new head, the Curt A20 Head part # C16540 or the Curt A25 Head part # C16580. These will both work with the base for a Curt A16 Hitch. Please note, the base does max out at 24,000 lbs.
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• Does Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch Come With Mounting Bolts
  The mounting bolts are indeed included with the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580. I have added a photo of the # C16580 for you which shows the included mounting bolts.
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• Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Head for Curt 25K
  If you have the Curt Q25 hitch head # C16565, there have been many people who have had a similar issue. Curt came out with another hitch head the A25 # C16580 which has a better latch system and a different pivoting system. This hitch head is able to fit all the same bases as the Q series 5th wheel hitch head. I don't believe there was any recall on these.
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• How Much Does the CURT A25 Weigh?
  I would be happy to help you break down the weight of the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep package item # C16046. The entire unit weighs 184 lbs. The Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16580 weighs 96 lbs. The Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Ram Towing Prep Package item # C16021 weighs 88 lbs.
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• Compatibility Of Switching Curt Q24 5TH Wheel Hitch Head for A25 Head
  Yes, you can replace your Curt Q24 Head 16545 for a Curt A25 Head # C16580. This will allow you to be able to use the Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328330 from Lippert.
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• How To Upgrade from a Curt A16 to A20/A25 5th Wheel Hitch
  In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 you'd need a new head, the Curt A20 Head part # C16540 or the Curt A25 Head part # C16580. These will both work with the base for a Curt A16 Hitch.
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• Does Curt Replacement A25 Head Include Center Section and What Legs Fit for 2017 Ford F-350 Pucks
  Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs Item # C16580 is the head and the center section so you would only need the appropriate legs for your 2017 Ford F-350 long bed with the factory prep package. The legs are Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package - 24,000 lbs Item # C16017. But they are rated for 24,000 pounds. If you need the higher capacity the only option is Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 27,000...
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• Curt A25 Head Compatibility With R24 Sliding Roller Base.
  The Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs # C16580 has a compatible bolt pattern to the Q25 head # C16565. The A25 will absolutely fit on the R24 slider base # C16570 according to my contact at Curt. He said the 16K rollers don't fit because they are designed to not allow for the larger head but the larger rollers like the R24 are compatible.
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• Replacement 5TH Wheel Hitch Heads For Mopar/Curt OEM Ram Towing Prep/Puck Hitch System
  Yes, your OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs # C16021 will allow for the following replacement hitch heads which includes the A25 head. E16 # C16515 A16 # C16520 A25 # C16580 Q20 # C16530 Q24 # C16545
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• Can Curt A16 For 2020 GMC Sierra Puck System be Upgraded to Curt A20 or A25 Using Same Legs
  Yes, you can absolutely upgrade your Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C74FR to the A20 or A25 by just swapping out the head unit and using the same legs. Here are the part numbers for both head units: - Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16540 - Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580
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• Can Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch Head Fit Q20 Legs From Ford Puck System
  Yes, you can use your current legs on the Curt Q20 hitch item # C16036 with the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16580.
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• Slider System to Fit Curt A25 Head and OEM Puck System on 2016 Ford F-350 with Short Bed
  You can use your Curt A25 Head Unit # C16580 with the Curt 5th Wheel Round Tube Slider # C16020 to fit the OEM puck system on your 2016 Ford F-350 with the short bed. This will all fit together but it is worth noting that the slider is only rated for 24,000 lbs so it will remove 1,000 lbs of weight capacity to the head unit itself. I confirmed this fitment with my contact at Curt.
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