Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
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Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
Item # C16265
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CURT Fifth Wheel Hitch - C16265
- Above Bed Rails
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- CURT
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- Standard - Double Jaw
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- 2-Jaw locking 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
- Unique spherical axial bearing allows easy pivoting of hitch head
- Smooth, 360-degree movement - not just front-to-back and side-to-side tilting
- Built-in cushioning absorbs road shock
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Short-throw, single-handle operation
- Self-aligning head pivots for simple hookup
- 3 Lube points with easy-to-access grease fittings
- 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for one 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
- Hitch height: 13" - 17"
- 10-Year limited warranty
Notes:
- Because of the size of this item, it ships via truck freight and only to the contiguous United States.
- This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder.
Secure, Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, 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).
360-Degree Pivot
Curt's unique spherical axial bearing provides a durable pivot point that allows easy, 360-degree movement of the hitch head. This ball joint is designed for smooth, quiet operation with less clunking and chucking.
16265 Curt Q25 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs
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Customer Reviews
Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs - C16265
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (488 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch has a dual jaw and color-coded lock indicator for superb safety and security. Self-aligning, pivoting head and included lube plate make hookup a snap. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.by: Gradie K.04/30/2020
I have ran a cheap competitor hitch for several years.
A manufacturing defect (welded pivot pin) caused the hitch to fail and resulted in 18000$ damage to my truck and trailer.
I chose the Curt 25000# hitch after much research and found it to be very well made and clearly shows when it is properly coupled. It is quiet and operates with minimal klunking and chunking going down the road.
Overall I am very pleased.
by: Dane 10/16/2019
Mounted this hitch on my flatbed 3500 Ram and the hitch works flawlessly. Pull 44' tri-axle weighing in at 23,000# with ease. Very easy to use and understand, very easy to maintain.
Dane K.
10/17/2020
The hitch is still working flawlessly and have pulled numerous trailers with it. Would purchase another
by: Nate11/09/2018
It is always great to have a store where you know you are getting the best price & highest quality products. Our Curt 25000 lb hitch showed up quickly & the instructions were easy to follow. We have been enjoying several trips without any issues with noises, binding or unexpected loose & sloppy hitch engagement. It is nice to have a strong, clean and simple hitch that provides security in towing our 45’ toyhauler. Thanks for a wonderful product & experience.
by: Eddie S11/08/2021
At this point I am only able to rate the purchase process, shipping process, and installation process. All three were excellent. A few comments: I took the advise of the etrailer associate that helped me in the purchase process. The shipping worked out OK. Freight company had the item on a pallet in 2 boxes. We were able to remove the 2 boxes and slide them out of the back of the truck in a manner I could move them in the rear of our side by side. ( A wheel barrow would have worked fine too.). Assembly was a basic follow the good instructions process. The items were a bit heavy for one person (at 70 years old). It sure appears to be a good design and heavy duty. I expect the important towing function will be very satisfactory. If not, I will so report later.
Eddie S.
11/8/2022
After a year of using the hitch for several trips including an 5200 mile extended trip, I find the hitch to be satisfactory and functional. After learning by experience a few little quirks of using the hitch, I am able to engage and disengage the mechanism a bit faster and smoother. My main disappointment was discovering by observation and discussion with other 5th wheelers there are hitches available that do attach to the goose neck hitch. I do wish the associate that helped me in the shopping process presented this option. summary: The hitch is a good one, I simply did not know what I did not know about the hitches available for my application.
by: BADDWG08/12/2021
Hitch Works Great. etrailer handled shipping issue very good. Happy with my purchase
Baddwg
8/15/2022
Hitch works great. Towes 16,000 lbs RV with ease
by: Kevin S01/04/2022
etrailer was awesome to deal with and the hitch is working flawlessly.
Kevin S.
1/5/2023
Not one problem,like I said FLAWLESS
by: William 01/20/2022
I bought this to pull a 35' 5th wheel travel trailer. It works great. I don't even know it's behind me. I would recommend this product.
by: Craig 11/22/2021
At time I have a difficult time to get the latch to lock or unlock.
by: Pete F.10/04/2018
Very functional design with its color indicator for engagement status, very HEAVY duty, couldn’t be happier with this this 5th wheel hitch. Good value.
by: Joe C08/08/2020
It reduced chucking and took the play out when hooked-up. It is however much more fussy about accuracy when hooking up. But as long as you use reasonable care when hooking up it is a substantial improvement over the single jaw.
by: Tracy05/22/2021
Excellent Fifth Wheel hitch. Easy to use and handles the RV well. Very sturdy and handled the high winds we came through in Kansas.
by: Frank07/22/2019
Very good highly recommend it but wish u guys offered a 30k fifth wheel set up as well but other than that it works great
by: Michael 09/27/2020
Amazing hitch! Very solid built hitch and easy to install. I love the 360 degree tilt which make it really nice when towing
by: Ron 05/08/2021
Hitch works really good and customer support was awesome
by: John 01/28/2021
Love it. Very easy to use.
John M.
1/31/2022
New trailer, new hitch and it has worked perfect. Love the simplicity of hooking up and disconnecting the trailer.
by: Mark 09/09/2022
Well made and easy to use.
by: James 09/14/2022
Good customer service great product
by: Kevin 11/15/2020
It’s was pretty easy to install yourself if you’re not afraid to turn the bolts
by: Kurt S01/16/2021
Works Great!! No issues to date.
by: Greenwell01/24/2019
Excellent products and service!
by: Bashar03/11/2020
Affordable prices and very good services. Really they deserve five stars in addition to the strong origin
by: Kim10/11/2019
Arrived in perfect condition, and on ti me.
by: Reynaldo08/09/2023
by: Michael 11/08/2023
by: Dustin 02/16/2023
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Gradie K.
5/1/2021
My hitch is still flawless and looks new. After a year and at least 30 trips, I have no complaints and would still highly recommend the Curt 2500# hitch