Can Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Get More Clearance for Truck Bed Rails
Question:
I have a Curt Q20 hitch with the factory puck system. The bed on my 2018 Ford F-350 is higher than my 2012 F-350. I only have 4 inch clearance from bed rails to trailer. Have already hit the bed rails coming from a gas station I need an additional 2 inch clearance. Pin box is at the lowest setting, and hitch is at the highest . The hitch sits 17 inch from bed to top of hitch. Is there a kit to bolt to the existing head unit, to gain the required clearance or is there a kit to lower the existing pin box? Lippert pin box on a 2020 Dutchman Voltage Thank you for your time.
asked by: Mick L
Expert Reply:
There are no kits that will give you more height for your Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130 or bolt to your pin box.
Unfortunately truck bed rails just keep getting taller, and the only solution for you is a 5th wheel hitch that has more height than the maximum 17 inches tall your Q20 can get. The best option normally is to replace a pin box with the rotating Sidewinder but a Q20 hitch is not compatible with that.
For a 5th wheel hitch that will give you an extra 2 inches of height compared to the Q20 you need the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255.
This has a hitch height of 19 inches compared to the 17 inches of your Q20. While I realize this is a pricier solution than what you were looking for, it is the only option apart from replacing both your hitch and pin box.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned 360-Degree
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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