Is this right For you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Struggle to see if your king pin is fully latched - color-coded system makes it easy to see from your cab
Go down washboard roads to get to your favorite campgrounds and need a little extra shock absorption to keep from feeling every bump
No, if you:
Have raised side rails - since this hitch sits low in the bed, it might not give you enough space for your trailer to clear
Have a hard time lifting heavy stuff by yourself - even though the head comes off, the base is still about 100 lbs on its own
Prefer American-made craftsmanship
Tow up to 25,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT fifth wheel hitch part number C16180 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs. Fifth Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT Fifth Wheel Hitch
- C16180
Fixed Fifth Wheel
25000 lbs GTW
CURT
Above Bed Rails
Cushioned Double Pivot
Standard - Double Jaw
13 - 17 Inch Tall
6250 lbs Vertical Load
Tow up to 25,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
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
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 base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
Sturdy steel construction with durable, carbide powder coat finish
Specs:
Gross towing weight: 25,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 6,250 lbs
Height adjustment: 13" to 17"
Limited lifetime warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
Secure, Interlocking Two-Piece 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
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).
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (287 Customer Reviews)
Tow up to 25,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
by: Terry06/17/2022
Easy to order from etrailer with fast shipping. Ordered on Mon estimated delivery on Fri but came in only 2 days for a deliver Wed. Curt A25 hitch packaged very well good instruction easy assembly on tailgate filling installed and torqued in less that 30 mins.1313830
It is well built. Directions could have better illustrations. Putting handle together was the most difficult part of process. It dropped right into my existing rails. Have not hooked my fifth wheel yet, but very satisfied with the finished product.1149816
Ordering from etrailer was a great decision! I got a confirmation email for my order within minutes and an email it had shipped in just a few hours. I was given an expected delivery date and it actually showed up a day early. I’m super impressed with the customer service! I bought a fifth wheel hitch and found an [online] video for my truck and hitch that was extremely helpful, especially since all the RV dealers in the area were two months out to install it. All in all dealing with etrailer has been a great experience and I will definitely be going back for any of my other RV needs!1148747
My 5th wheel package was robbed during shipping. When I received it, the box had obviously been opened and then taped shut. When I opened it, the base of the 5th wheel hitch was gone! I called etrailer's customer support and they were amazing. I sent pictures of the package I took before and after I opened the package. The customer support rep said that was all I needed to do. And they shipped a new base two days later. I just received the base of the hitch. I am extremely happy that etrailer's customer support was so responsive when I had a serious problem! Thank you etrailer customer support!1194439
by: Samuel09/16/2021
It was poor delivered and packaged. I don’t even know if all the parts are in there yet till tomorrow. There was a huge hole delivered and they even tried to patch up the box. SMH1154429
Packaging was tore up, expected that. The head had been dropped and bent the engagement handle. I peened it back to straight to get the black handle back on and moveable. otherwise no issue with the product so far.1151196
Comments
I apologize for the handle being bent. I am glad that you got it bent back in place and it is working out fine for you!
-- Sierra K - 09/22/2021
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by: James05/28/2022
Very fast shipping and good customer se rvice.1306258
by: Craig04/28/2022
Best hitch I have ever purchased even got my friend to switch1291538
by: RBS06/09/2022
etrailer sells high quality Curt products. I order Curt products from etrailer and all reasonably price, process works great, online order through physical final delivery,1310763
by: Steven 09/17/2021
I am very pleased with my purchase from etrailer. The 25,000 pound hitch and hardware was shipped promptly and received from UPS in good condition. Thanks, etrailer!1155251
by: John08/26/2019
Took me a month, but I finally got the Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch in my truck and took it for nearly 150 mile trip to see how it would work. My wife and I both were amazed at how quiet and the bouncing, snapping, popping and cussing were all gone. This hitch is absolutely amazing. Before, when I just pulled out of my driveway, the old fifth wheel would snap and pop loudly several times. It was so quiet with the Curt A25 (new one), both of us looked at each other and looked back to see if the trailer was moving with us. (It was) Thank you to Curt for building it so well and to all of the people at etrailer that recommended it and ensuring it was all right.
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by: Clifton08/18/2019
I have pulled a 16,000 lbs 5th wheel over 13,000 miles with this hitch and no issues. It arrived with the package damaged and the handle bent. Etrailer quickly replaced the part. The base will rust if not covered. If you remain hooked up for an over night stay, you will need to lower your jacks to stabilize and prevent rocking do to the hitch’s design. Great product.691153
by: NJB04/04/2022
Excellent customer service. Hitch arrived on time in perfect condition.1281539
by: George11/02/2018
Had a Pullrite Superglide in my old F350 standard bed but when I upgraded to the 8ft bed of the dually, I went with this hitch. Hitch came in 2 boxes and although the boxes worked banged up a bit, everything was there and fine. It only took about 30 minutes to bolt everything together and install on the rails that were already in the truck. I actually had to take the hitch apart once to adjust the hitch up a little. I wanted it as high as possible in the bed, while still clearing the Roll N Lock retractable bed cover. Looks good, seems solid and well made. Hitch head comes off to make it easier to remove this hitch, but even with the head connected, I am able to move the hitch in the truck (would need to take head off for me to lift the hitch out of the truck). Also installed a BedRug at the same time to clean up the bed.579604
by: Dennis K.06/07/2020
Purchased the Curt 25 A. 25,000 lb capacity with articulating head. I pull an 18,000 lb 5th wheel camper with a 3500 diesel dually. There is lots of movement when braking and start of pull after a full and normal stop. I would not buy the articulating model again. The product seems to be well built just too much front to rear movement in the head.809355
by: Scott B11/03/2017
Curt A25 fifth wheel hitch... received in record time ,box was damaged and the pull arm was bent. Called Etrailer and they sent me another pull arm immediately. Great customer service, will continue to do business here. Thanks Molly and George 449813
by: George 01/16/2020
Great Hitch. I haven't used it to pull yet but it's heavier and seems more sturdy than the Reese I replaced. I also like the interlocking jaws. Many time hitching with the reese I'd have to use a flashlight to see that the jaws were closed but not any more. I'll update once I pull the camper with it.738690
by: Philip10/31/2019
I was happy with the transaction with etrailer. The website was very helpful in finding what I needed. The product was received ahead of the committed date. The only problem was with the packaging. Some of the boxes were pretty beat-up and the parts were scratched with the finish damaged. That was a little disappointing.721445
by: Michael12/22/2021
DELIVERY WAS FAST BOX WAS IN GOOD SHAPE, NO DAMAGE1229360
by: E. h.12/13/2018
This makes life real easy. The hitch works great and is a real improvement over my older model.590416
by: Everett04/12/2018
Arrived in great shape, easy to install. Can't wait to give it a try. Looks well built and easy to use. The release handle is just in a different position than my old 20K Reese so will be a little more of a reach to get to the lock pin.495638
by: John Lyp01/23/2020
This fifth wheel is very noisy and a loose connection. I would not recommend it. 740194
by: Alejandro 09/30/2021
Seems to be a great product 1168684
by: John11/04/2018
It’s held up great. No slack in the kingpin jaws or anywhere else. All the products bought work just the way they were advertised. 580001
Comments
I’ve pulled my fifth wheel a little over 10,000 miles and still works great. No problems with any of it.
John - 11/05/2019
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by: Ronald 08/23/2021
Great customer service all the way. Recommend this company and product1131971
As long as your Pullrite rail kit provides you with industry standard base rails to mount a 5th wheel hitch, the Curt A25 # C16180 will fit, since it's designed to fit in industry standard base rails. I've attached a photo of the dimensions for industry standard rails that you can compare yours to. view full answer...
Since your 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 already has above the bed rails used for your 20K Reese hitch then you will not need any other parts to mount the Curt Q24 hitch # C16245. It will fit in the same industry standard above the bed rails as the Reese hitch.
Given that the gross weight rating of the trailer is 24K I recommend going with the Curt A25 # C16180. Having a hitch that is rated for more than the gross trailer weight is ideal. Even if you don't plan on loading the trailer to the... view full answer...
According to Curt the A25 hitch # C16180 is a rebranded Q25 with a head that is made of stronger material. The A25 is the newer version. The changes made to the head address some issues with head failure associated with the Q25.
The Q25 was a beefier version of the Q24. view full answer...
The Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # C16180 is the newer model of the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # C16265. The A25 has an interlocking dual jaw for increased security. The A25 also has built in grease zerk fittings to make maintenance just a little easier. It also has a 1 pin head removal compared to the 2 pin option of the Q25.
They are both nice 5th wheel hitches, but the A25 has those couple of really nice features as an upgrade.... view full answer...
The Curt wedge part # C16992 would fit the A25 Curt hitch # C16180 but the Q25 series of hitches don't have a head that is compatible with the Sidewinders. view full answer...
Yes, the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch part # C16130 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the rails you have now that a Husky 16k fifth wheel hitch fit into. Both fit the same industry standard fifth wheel rails. view full answer...
For your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dually with the factory prep package, you are actually going to want to use the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part # C16066, not the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16180 which is for above bed base rails that you don't have. The cost can be found on the product page using the link above.
The Curt A25 is an excellent choice and one of my favorite 5th wheel hitches on the market. The reason for this... view full answer...
The difference between the Curt A25 part # C16180 and the Curt Q25 part # C16265 is the jaw system. I have attached a photo for your reference. The A25 is an upgraded version of the Q25 because of it's interlocking jaw. The A25 interlocking jaw results in full contact with the king pin on the fifth wheel which reduces the rattle and chucking you may experience with a looser king pin connection. Although both options are great fifth wheel hitches with 25,000 lbs of towing capacity, the A25... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
Yes, the Curt fifth wheel trailer hitch bracket kit # C16424-204 will fit in your 2015 Ford F-350 that has a DEF tank.
The kit will mount industry standard rails in your truck's bed for a hitch like the Curt A25 # C16180.
If you'd also like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck's bed you can use # 20110.
I've linked some videos on each product for you as well. view full answer...
We carry hitches that were made in America, though the Reese # RP30033 is not.
I recommend checking out the Curt A25 # C16180, which is made in the USA, has a 25,000 lb capacity, offers full 360 degree king pin contact, and has an articulating head to make hooking up your trailer an easier process. It fits in standard above-bed base rails also features a handy 3-color indicator system which easily lets you know when you're ready to hook up, tow, or uncouple. view full answer...
In order to determine if the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package # BWRVK3300 will allow your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty to make a 90 degree turn you are going to need to take some measurements and use the following formula:
A - B = Clearance
A = Distance from center of 5th-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab in inches
B = Width of trailer in inches divided by 2
As you can see in the accompanying cut out from the instruction manual of the B&W Companion # BWRVK3300,... view full answer...
You are correct, the Lippert Tri-Glide has since been replaced with the Lippert Trailair Flex Air in favor of a more streamline design with less moving parts. In regards to comparing the Trailair to the MORryde, the Trailair uses an airbag with shock absorber and the MORryde uses a rubber spring. The Trailair will provide a smoother ride and have more adjustments but the MORryde will be a bit more durable. They are both great options for you but it really just depends on preference.
With... view full answer...
It sounds like you are looking for a higher rated fifth wheel hitch that will work with Reese above bed base rails on your truck. If that is the case then I have plenty of options for you because the Reese above bed base rails use an industry standard pattern which will accept most fifth wheel hitches from brands such as Reese, Curt, Husky etc.
That said, I recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16180. The Curt A20 has a set of dual interlocking jaws which form a tight... view full answer...
Yes, the Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC158778 is absolutely compatible with the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180.
This will give you an outstanding 5th wheel towing set up with the cushioned pin box of the Air Ride and the interlocking dual jaw system of the A25 combining for a much smoother, more comfortable towing experience than a standard pin box and lesser 5th wheel hitch.
This Air Ride is designed to replace Lippert 1621 and 1621HD pin boxes, and to use it with... view full answer...
For your 2017 Ram 2500, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204 along with the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 which is a confirmed fit. This combination is rated for up to 25,000 lbs which will be more than your vehicle and trailer ratings. To give you your specific towing capacity, I will need more information to assist.
I need all the model info as Loredo can be many of the trim packages, the cab size, the bed length, the engine... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180 will sit in the center of the rails. If you take a look at the diagram I've added you can see where you would need to install the Curt Brackets and Base Rails # C16448-204 on your 2008 Ford F-250 or F-350 and where the center line of the hitch is in relation to the brackets. view full answer...
For your 2018 Ford F-350 with the long bed I recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16180. This is an excellent hitch that features an interlocking 2-jaw system and a fully articulating head that both contribute to a really smooth ride when towing your trailer. The head in particular is what sets this hitch apart from a lot of alternatives as it will do a great job of actually suppressing road shock and reducing a lot of that standard towing noise. Its self-aligning design will... view full answer...
The hitch jaws that grip the 5th wheel's king pin and the suspension system (for the lack of a better term) for the hitch head are the main differences between the A25 and the Q25.
The A25 like the # C16180 uses an interlocking jaw system that does a better job of holding the king pin tightly, making contact with the king pin all around its 360° circumference. This leads to less rattling and banging which makes for a more comfortable ride. The A25 use a torsion dampening system in the... view full answer...
Yes. The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16245 and other Curt Q series 5th wheel hitches have a 360 degree axial bearing so it won't allow the pivot point of the Sidewinder pin box to be the only moving component. With another moving part, the Sidewinder will not work as it needs to being firm at the kingpin and only rotate at the turret of the pin box.
If you want a similar hitch that will work with a Sidewinder, I recommend the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer... view full answer...
The proper Sidewinder Wedge for a Curt A Series 5th wheel hitch like # C16180 is part # C16992. The wedge sits in the hitch funnel, and prevents the king pin from rotating in the hitch jaws so the Sidewinder can rotate at the point there the pin box mounts to the trailer frame. view full answer...
There are a few differences between the Curt A25 part # C16180 and Curt Q25 part # C16265. The most notable is the jaw design. The A-Series has a dual interlocking jaw system which forms a much tighter grip on the kin pin therefore provides a smoother ride. The Q-Series has dual locking jaws but they don't interlock. The A-Series also has a one pin head removal system which helps when frequently installing or removing the hitch. The dampening mechanism built-into the head is different as... view full answer...
The shipping weight of the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16180 that you linked to is 130 lbs. Obviously a portion of that is packaging material.
If you do not already have the needed base rails installed in your 2016 Ram 1500, 5-1/2 Foot Bed with EcoDiesel engine, I suggest the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16444-204. The shipping weight for this item is 74 lbs. I have linked an installation video of this product being installed on a 2016 Ram. view full answer...
Notes: Item is missing the hardware. Otherwise new and unused.
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