Comparing Reese M5, Curt A-25, and Curt Q-25 For 2023 Ram 3500 DRW
Question:
I need assistance deciding between three Fifth Wheel Hitches: 1. The Curt A25 2. The Curt Q25 3. The Reese M5 I have a 2023 RAM 3500 DRW Laramie with air suspension to haul an Alliance Paradigm 382RK with the upgraded Independent suspension/hydraulic disc brake option which increases the GVWR of the 5th wheel to 19,800 LBS.
asked by: Paul M
Expert Reply:
Between the three hitches you're looking at, the Curt A-25 # C16046, Curt Q-25 # C16049, and Reese M5 # RP37FR, for your '23 Ram 3500 DRW I recommend going with the Reese M5.
I like the Jaw-design and articulation the head of the # RP37FR has compared to the Curt design, and find it an easier hitch to latch and unlatch from the king pin which is why I recommend it.
There's nothing particularly wrong with the Curt hitches above, but the Q-25 tends to have a lot of slop due to the spherical bearing it uses, and the A-25 has rubber bushings that tend to wear in adding more slop as well.
I went ahead and included a video of the Reese M5 # RP37FR for you to check out.
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6750 lbs Vertical Load
- 27000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6750 lbs Vertical Load
- 27000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
more information >
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