Curt A16 vs A20 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD With Puck System
Question:
I have a follow-up question to Conner L. response regarding the Curt Hitch. I plan to tow a 2021 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 2930RL fifth wheel. The Specs are UVW of 11,442 lbs. and GVWR of 15,000 lbs. which I won/t reach. Is the Curt A16 acceptable or should I look at the A20 instead? Also, what is the weight difference between the hitches and rail adapters. I have the following for the A16 head at 65 lbs., base at 128 lbs. and rail adaptor at 60 lbs.. How does this compare with the A20?
asked by: David S
Expert Reply:
In regards to the Curt A16 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16521 with Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch part # C88KR, the weight capacity is 16,000 lbs. Therefore, so long as the trailer does not exceed this you'll be fine. If you want to opt for a higher capacity which allows for more room for error then you can use the Curt A20 Slider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16541 which has a 20,000 lb capacity. The A20 weighs about 30 lbs more than the A16.
I recommend the A20 as the weight increase is marginal and it allows for you to upgrade trailers in the future.
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Rail Adapter
- Custom
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
more information >
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