Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs
Part Numbers: C16245
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part number: C16245
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: 24,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 6,000 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.
16245 Curt Q24 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 24,000 lbs
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Customer Reviews
Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs - C16245
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (474 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: Sean03/20/2024
Truly happy with this product and can't wait to go to work! etrailer sent me everything I requested and the installer had no problems. Everything was packed well in shipping with no problems.
by: budrose08/11/2016
2005 Dodge Quad Cab Dully , Cedar Creek 36 ckts 16k
very nice hitch , shipped relay fast 3 days to east coast, easy to install : had rails from old hitch,
it did come a LITTLE scratched up from shipping . one thing i wish it had more height / it does sit lower than old hitch buy 1 inch. haven't tried pulling yet / will up date latter . hope it pulls as good as it looks.
now no problem for bigger trailer, i hope! maybe a toy hauler?
by: Dwayne B09/11/2020
I purchased a higher rated (weight) Curt hitch to prevent 'rolling' forward during hard stops. The new hitch far exceeds my trailer weight but I continue to have the problem, although not as often. I had the new hitch professionally installed.
Dwayne B.
9/12/2021
It turned out the Curt hitch was not the problem, it was the pinbox which ultimately failed and was replaced by that manufacturer in June.
by: Michael07/30/2020
I love dealing with Etrailer, unit came in one piece and early......and OMG this hitch is incredible!! 4 bolts and it's in. I hitched up literally in minutes. CURT makes it idiot proof...
Michael
7/31/2021
Honestly, this is the best hitch I have ever bought. Hitching up is simple and its definitely a better buy then anything else in its class.
by: Mark 04/25/2023
This product is certainly stout. It doesn't seem to have any ability to rock and roll with terrain which concerns me some.
Mark S.
4/26/2024
The Curt Q24 fifth wheel hitch has performed well. My use has not uncovered any issues for further concern.
by: Paula07/09/2018
Have not had the opportunity to use the new hitch to pull our RV, but did hook up to the RV to check height and ease of hookup, it's great, very happy with this hitch so far.
Ease of ordering was excellent, received it within 5 days in great condition.
Paula
7/9/2019
In the last year we have pulled a 16,000 lb Jayco 5th Wheel over 3,200 miles, up and down mountains and across flat lands with no problems. Still easy hookup and no troubles with it latching or in latching. We grease it and re-torque the bolts as per manufacturer recommendation, a little routine preventive maintenance goes a long way. Still very happy with the hitch, and would definitely recommend it, and have several times.
by: Mike12/11/2018
I bought this hitch because I am a firm believer in buy heavier than I need for safety. This hitch has been absolutely wonderful. The fifth wheel pull great with no jarring and the solid feel when attached is comforting. I can easily reach everything I need to set the hitch and lock it. The jaws are very easy to tell if I am completely hooked or not and the lock works great for a quick look to tell if ready. This hitch was very well priced (cheaper than lighter rated models) without being of "cheap" quality. I have enjoyed this hitch very much and thank goodness it breaks down into pieces for removal as it is a very heavy unit.
by: Lloyd C.11/07/2016
Got my Curt Q24 finally. A very good, quality, heavy hitch. It was just a little scratched up, in same spots as all others seems to post - do to shipping by UPS. Etrailer did double box it to help, so all in all it wasn't bad. It is definitely a heavy hitch, but being able to quickly break it into pieces (head removes easily) makes it much more manageable to put in and out of the truck. Can't wait for the trailer to get in so I can try out this hitch...
Installed onto Curt rails in a 2006 F350, with no issue. Will be pulling a 18k 43' 5er soon!
Shipping was a bit on the slow side compared to other reviews - took 2 weeks to get it, but luckily my trailer is also delayed so I didn't need it immediately.
by: Gary R.06/10/2016
Haven't towed with it yet,but looks like it will be more user friendly than my previous hitch.I had to adjust my rails a little to get it to fit.Shipping speed was excellent. While etrailer wrapped and stapled over the manufacturer box the contents when opened had several places where the paint was missing due to parts rubbing together during shipment.
by: John S.07/08/2016
We took it to a shop to have it installed. It looks great, and the features to make sure our 5th wheel is securely locked in place give us peace of mind. And it's nice that the rails are made just for our 2016 Ram 3500 long bed. It really is well made and is a brute. Can't wait to get out on the road.
by: Kenneth d10/09/2018
The Hitch was very good quality very easy to install in the 2018 Dodge Ram Total installation by myself was under an hour I plan on using it to move travel trailers fifth wheels around for people
by: Randy08/30/2023
I’m very happy with the ease of ordering and the information videos that Curt had available before I made my purchase. When I received myQ24 hitch it was great quality and very easy to assemble it also works better than expected.
Thank you etrailer
by: JMS06/14/2024
so far so good. install was straighfor ward
by: David A02/18/2017
Ordered my Curt 24k 5th wheel hitch on Tuesday, received around 230 Friday, and was installed by 5pm same day ( already had the rails). I am anxious to hook up my Heartland Big Country 3650RL to my 2006 Chevrolet dually and roll down the highway.
The hitch is alI i expected it to be, and it is quite heavy, but managed to get it installed by myself after reading the great installation instructions. As in other posts, slight scratches during shipping due to packing materials used by Curt, not etrailer's fault.
My RV has a tongue weight of 2350 lbs, 14000 overall, and 39'6" lenghth. Expectations are high that this hitch will handle it well! Thanks for the great service
by: Anthony 11/16/2023
Hitch was easy to install the fit is perfect & shipping was right on time.
by: Brett01/29/2017
Received my hitch very quickly, two days with free shipping. However, the hitch did arrive with a couple scraps. The company needs to work on the packaging and shipping prep. That being said, I am very happy with the hitch and the company. I called them prior to buying it and they answered all my questions, very helpful. I'd definitely buy another product from them.
by: Quinton01/20/2021
Easy to use. Hook up is smooth. The draw handle pulls easily when ready to disconnect. Just be sure to have the weight of the trailer off of the truck before trying to pull the handle. I have found that the handle does not always lock in the open position and occasionally needs to be held open as the truck is driven forward.
Quinton
1/22/2022
Working great. To update about the handle not always locking open: This was due to operator error, I was not properly engaging the latch catch.
by: Brian11/06/2020
Just installed the new hitch and haven’t used it yet, only thing I wish I knew I needed the power accessories to install. I figured that maybe would have came with it. But great product overall.
by: Jon L.09/06/2016
We had a short bed Ram 2500 and upgraded to a Ram 3500 Dually. We had a Demco Auto slide hitch in the old truck that worked well but I wanted to get back to basics without all the moving parts and noise. This hitch performed beyond my expectations. I couldn't be more happy! And as usual the Etrailer experiance was exceptional! 3 day delivery right to the place I was having it installed and in excellent condition. If only the rest of my life could move so smoothly!!!!!
Jon L.
10/27/2017
Well they were awesome but we are done with the toy hauler already!
by: Jeffery09/18/2018
Excellent product. It allows you to choose between gooseneck and 5th wheel towing without having to destroy a factory installed gooseneck hitch! So glad I purchased this hitch! I would definitely purchase it again if I needed to!
Jeffery
9/18/2019
Excellent couldn’t be better!!
by: Chris05/24/2016
Always quick shipping and great prices !! Thanks Again
Chris
5/24/2017
Hitch works amazing ! I have owned about a dozen different 5th wheel hitches and this one is the easiest to use and tell it 100 locked on the trailer
by: Les08/21/2016
I received this box four days later than the hitch mount box, but that was due to the shipping company, not E-trailer! I assembled and installed the hitch, yet removed in preparation for the spray-in bed liner. It's easy to assemble and seperate into two more manageable pieces. Can't wait to start hauling the RV!
Les
11/1/2017
Still using and I really like the hitch and other items I purchased a year ago. After installing the Curt fifthwheel hitch, Ive used it several times and I will be using it a bunch over rbe next several weeks. Easy to maintain and use.
by: hotrod3804/07/2016
Arrived timely in a very well protected carton. Handled shipping better than any other 150 lb item I received in a cardboard box. There are a few small scratches but nothing that some minor touch-up (semi-gloss?) won't take care of. Was able to put it together alone and install in the mounting rails in about 30 minutes. Heavier than my old 15k hitch but not so heavy I can't position it alone. May enlist help when it's time to put it away in the fall.
Hotrod38
4/7/2017
A full season of use and couldnt be happier. This hitch absorbs most highway chuck and is surprisingly quiet.
by: Ron04/16/2014
Very strong hitch. I like that it easily can be taken apart, makes it not so heavy to install. Glad it has grease fittings, should last longer. Positive indication of locking to kingpin. Came within 2 days of placing the order.
Dual jaws give a sense of security.
Ron
4/17/2015
Works well, good workmanship, good materials, good value. I hope to use it for years to come.
by: Mike11/01/2016
Delivery was on time and the hitch was as described. When I opened the box the manufacturer failed to include the mounting hardware. I contacted etrailer customer service and missing items were shipped - service after the sale was excellent.
Mike
11/2/2017
I am very pleased with the purchase, the unit is working as I expected.
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- The difference between a universal-fit 5th wheel install kit and a custom-fit kit is that the custom kit will reduce your overall installation time and the amount of drilling required. They eliminate altogether the need for frame drilling and they naturally cost more for this reason.
Neither offers an absolute advantage in terms of strength but with custom kits the larger brackets tend to mean more metal-to-metal contact with the truck's frame. If you take a look at universal install
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- The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16245 referenced in your question is compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky and Reese above-bed base rails. As long as your existing rails are standard, above-bed base rails, you will not need to purchase new rails. The Curt Q24 should work great with what you already have installed on your Ram 3500.
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- Yes, the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16245, fits industry standard above bed rails so it will work with the universal rails in your 2013 Silverado Dually.
The legs on this hitch, measured center to center, are 29" side to side and 22" front to back.
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- We do have an option for you to use your Curt Q24 # C16245 with an underbed rail kit on your 2008 Ford F-450.
I recommend using the Reese Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # RP30073 which will give your F-450 a puck system. You can then use the Reese Elite Series Adapter # RP30156 which makes the puck system compatible with 5th wheel hitches that use standard base rails. Please note that the weight capacity of this under-bed rail kit is 18,000 lbs so that will be your limiting factor.
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- You will want to confirm the towing capacity of your specific Ram pickup before selecting a 5th wheel hitch and trailer. Since pickups can come with many choices of engine, transmission and axle ratio, your truck could have a higher or lower towing capacity than 8500-lbs. I reviewed the towing guide on the ramtrucks.com website and 8500-lbs is the listed towing capacity for many versions of the current 1500s, but your owner's manual is the best place to confirm what your truck can do since
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- A sliding 5th wheel hitch is usually required only for short bed trucks to provide better low-speed turning clearance. Since your F350 is an 8-foot long bed type you do not have to use a sliding hitch.
The linked page will show you the 5th wheel fixed hitches and installation kits offered for your 2004 Ford F-350 long bed.
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view full answer... - Will a Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit Husky Rails in a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Long Bed
- The Curt Q24 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16245 will fit in industry standard above the bed rails. The Husky rails that you have are indeed industry standard so the hitch will fit! I have included a picture showing the hitch mount spacing for industry standard rails for you.
view full answer... - Solution for Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch that is Difficult to Unlatch
- Some hitches just are more finnicky than others when it comes to releasing the jaws. You've done everything right by keeping the hitch and jaws maintained and lubricated so there's nothing that's going to make your hitch easier to unlatch other than making sure the trailer is totally level and straight like you already have mentioned.
Curt recently redesigned the Q series hitches with the A series like the A25 part # C16180 which was done to help with the jaw issues of the Q series.
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- In order to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your short bed 2016 Ram 2500, you will need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch or Sidewinder king pin box. Although neither option will be necessarily safer than the other, you can however choose from cost effectiveness and installation difficulty in which I side with the sliding 5th wheel hitch.
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- I reached out to my contact at Curt and walked him through your issue and process to disconnect. He said the issue sounds like you are taking too much weight off of the hitch. The hitch needs a certain amount of weight on it to function correctly and release the lower portion of the king pin. You may want to try a little more weight on the hitch and a bit less on the jacks.
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- A custom-bracket installation kit will save you time and require less drilling as compared to universal kits. I suggest the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP50082-58 which includes industry-standard above-bed base rails and custom under-bed brackets. I have linked an installation video showing a 2009 F-250. This install kit works with all 5th wheel hitches except the Reese Elite and Valley UBS.
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view full answer... - Options for Mounting a Curt Q24 5th Wheel Hitch to the Ford Factory Puck System
- No, it does not but I have one that does. To mount in the Ford factory puck system you will want the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs item # C16545-16017.
If you already own the Curt Q24 item # C16245 you can still attach it to your F-350's factory puck system. There are two options to do so. The first is to replace the legs using the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs item # C16017. The second way is to use the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item # C88KR.
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- It sounds like you have the towing prep package offered by Ford on your 2011 F-350. The only 5th wheel trailer hitch that is compatible with the prep package is the Elite Series of hitches from Reese. There are 2 Elite Series options for the long bed.
First, we have the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Wiring Harness, # RP30142. This hitch has a capacity of 18,000 pounds. The other option has a capacity of 25,000 pounds, # RP30143.
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- If you want to tow a 5th wheel trailer, the best trucks are going to be long bed 3/4 or 1 tons like a Ford F-250/F-350, Chevy/GMC 2500/3500, or Ram 2500/3500. I also recommend going with a long bed truck so you have enough clearance when making sharper turns.
A diesel engine has more towing power and torque, so that may be an option you go for.
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- The Curt Q24 part # C16245 would be a great option for a fifth wheel for your truck. It can be adjusted lower than most hitches at 13 inches whereas most hitches can't go that low. This will be helpful for your truck since it has a lift kit.
There is also height adjustments that can be made on the pin box of the trailer to allow you to level the trailer. But you want to keep at least 6 inches between the bed rails and the overhang of the trailer.
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view full answer... - Will the Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch Work with a Trailair Pin Box
- The Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch part # C16245 is compatible with the Trailair pin boxes. The Q24 can't be used with Sidewinder pin boxes due to the jaw size of the hitch. But that is not an issue with the Trailair pin boxes.
view full answer... - Where are the Grease Fittings for the Curt Q24 Hitch
- Curt recommends for the Q24 that you lubricate before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease is recommended for the jaw.
For a grease gun the part # L30416 would work great since it has a flexible line.
view full answer... - Will the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit Husky 5th Wheel Rails in a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500
- Yes, the Curt Q24 5th wheel trailer hitch, # C16245, will fit in industry standard above the bed rails. The Husky rails that you have now are industry standard rails so the hitch will fit!
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Winston C.
8/11/2017
so far the hitch has performed wonderfully . used it to make a trip down to Florida last fall from Va. to pick up a new landmark, witch had a heaver hitch wt. the new hitch seem to make the trip worry free