Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Black Finish
Part Numbers: C16140,C79BR
Our Price: $1,223.87
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
part number: C16140
Tow up to 20,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- Interlocking 2-jaw 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
- Fully articulating torsion head for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride
- Self-aligns for easy hookup
- Suppresses road shock
- Reduces bothersome towing noise
- Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
- Single-throw operation
- Self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after you uncouple your trailer
- 2 Built-in zerk fittings for easy lubrication
- Fast 1-pin head removal makes it easy for 1 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
- 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: 20,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 5,000 lbs
- Height adjustment: 13" to 17"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the first generation Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
Secure, Interlocking Two-Piece Jaw
Unlike slide-bar models, the rounded, interlocking, 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).
16140 Curt A20 Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Black Finish
part number: C79BR
Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this custom bracket kit. Requires less drilling than universal kits and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.
Features:
- Custom brackets mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for 5th wheel rails
- Base rails sit in truck bed and allow installation of 5th wheel trailer hitch
- Custom fit - brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- Minimizes drilling
- Installation time is cut in half, compared with universal bracket systems
- Complete kit includes brackets, rails and hardware
- Visible rails have carbide black finish
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches
16431 Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit for Ford
16204 5th Wheel Rails - Curt Carbide Black
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Arrived Damaged
- Product did not meet expectations
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs - C16140
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide Black Finish - C79BR
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (429 Customer Reviews)
Tow up to 20,000 lbs with this heavy-duty fifth-wheel trailer hitch. Interlocking jaws and a color-coded lock indicator provide safety. Torsion head offers easy hookup and quiet, stable towing. Rails and universal installation kit sold separately. Install your fifth wheel trailer hitch in half the time with this custom bracket kit. Requires less drilling than universal kits and provides a custom fit for your vehicle. Includes everything you need for installation.
by: William05/06/2024
Love it. Easy to take apart and move! The instructions were very clear on how to assemble. I pull a 43ft camper and have yet to have any problems! Well worth the $$
by: Dave06/19/2020
I have towed with the Curt A20 for a few thousand miles. I really like this hitch. The visual hooked versus unkooked indicator is awesome. It operates flawlessly. I do get some chucking over bridge expansion joints. However, it seems like most people have this problem. On normal roads it pulls great.
by: Donald09/05/2020
Hitch came packed well even though the box looked banged up. Everything was still undamaged and in good usable condition, just minor scuffs. I think this unit will have more when I get done with it. Watched a you tube video from curt on installation and had little trouble installing the hitch following the enclosed guidelines. Everything lined up according to plan. I think the hardest part was getting access by the heat shield. Tough spot to work on but I had help from a younger, more adapt helper who was able to manage just fine. A creeper for underneath was super handy and a 6 foot ladder to climb in and out of the bed made it a whole lot easier. Really did not need to use a lift. Would have made it a bit harder to work in the bed. My truck is quite high which allowed nice working space underneath.
by: Dave B09/19/2017
Hitch slid into existing rails after a very minor adjustment. Took my son and I about 25 minutes to assemble, torgue bolts and adjust rails in the bed of my truck. we have used it twice already and camper did not bang and pop like it did on old worn out receiver.
The ordering process was also very smooth. Kelsey took the time to explain the differences in the hitches before I made my decision!
I Would recommend both etrailer and this hitch if you are looking to change out!
by: James B.07/28/2017
I already had a curt goose neck frame mounted in truck so I used the Curt adopter plate # 16220 an the A 20 curt 5 wheel hitch assembly was very easy with no issues looking forward to putting it to work with my G M C 3500 also purchased a curt bumper dual ball adjustable hitch
by: Robert11/13/2021
Excellent hitch, took two of us 10 minutes, during a rain storm lol, to put together and install! As far as towing our Redwood 5th wheel it performed flawlessly, easy to hook up and the ride was super smooth and no noticeable bucking!
by: Chris 04/01/2024
Installed per directions. Quality is great. No rust after a year. Still looks new. Definitely would purchase again. Thanks Etrailer.
by: Alejandro05/21/2022
Very nice piece!Arrived sooner than expected. I have the A16 version,that I used for a 10k Lbs 5th wheel and that handle very well but now I'll be towing a 16k tow hauler so I know this a20 will do just fine. And I love the locking jaw versions. I feel these are most secured in any type of towing.
by: Benny05/31/2023
Shipping could have taped or closed custom box better, also, plastic around the custom mounts could have prevented them from getting scratched up.
by: Donald01/26/2024
Had trouble received rails for an older model truck. They paid 1/2 of the return cost but it was still $xx. Not sure if it was my fault or they website. Either way etrailer was very friendly and helpful. I'd buy from them again.
by: Rick 06/12/2024
No problems everything is great
by: Austin04/28/2024
Fit perfectly!
by: Geoff 04/28/2023
I spoke with Robert6 because I had a problem with an order from a competitor. He was very helpful in finding the right part and took the order which arrived more quickley than we thought. The service and quality, as always, was exceptional. I will certainly continue using e-trailer as my go to suppliers of parts for my truck, trailer, and RV. Thanks for the great service.
by: Karl 06/25/2023
The hitch has been flawless.
To date I have asked customer service to explain how I can separate the upper section from the lower section after pulling the connection pin with no definitive response. I have have very similar models in the passed and they have come apart with ease. Not this Curt though. Any help is greatly appreciated.
by: Donald06/21/2020
Seems like a good hitch, installed but haven't used it yet. The way the hitch is packaged is terrible. Even the bolt and bracket kit for the rails wasn't packaged very well. Heavy objects in a box flying around. Box was ripped open but luckily didn't lose any parts. Installed on a 2007 dodge 3500.
by: Martin 10/02/2022
I did call for etrailer customer board for help upgrading my ride pulling my fifth wheel . After many questions on how was ride was at the present he coke up with the curt A20 trailer hitch.
I am not a experienced driver but feels the difference now, and etrailer customer service not only got my drive better but save me money buying the right equipment.
Thank you guys
by: Jon09/28/2023
2020 FordF-250 Super Duty
I only received the top two rails! In a smashed up package! No bolts , no instructions just two top rails, unbelievable! And disgusting!
by: Harold03/18/2024
Shipping was extremely fast and all the extra information that can with the products I purchased made the entire experience that I would return for and refer friends to.
by: Allan 08/13/2020
Bought this as an open box item. I called on a Saturday to confirm a few details on the item and got my questions answered in just a few minutes! Thanks Brett! Was repacked great so arrived in great condition. etrailer has excellent service!
by: Mark 11/22/2023
Shipping was fast. Installation was sim ple.
by: Tracy 06/16/2020
This Curt hitch A20 is by far the easiest to install and awesome to hookup and unhook. Money well spent!!!!
by: Chris 09/18/2023
Very sturdy and easy to install. The instructions were a little lacking though.
by: Mark 02/28/2024
Easy ordering and great delivery service
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- How To Remove The Head From A Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch
- In addition to removing the center pivot pin on your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140, you will also need to remove the center lynch pin.
After the center lynch pin is removed, you should be able to lift and remove the head assembly and yoke.
If you're still unable to remove the head, you can also try to loosen the four 14mm leg mounting bolts to free them from the rails.
The head is still quite heavy at 102lbs, so if you find yourself able to free the head from the base
view full answer... - What Grease to Use for Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch
- You could use white lithium grease or we recommend using the LubriMatic Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease # L11316 for your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140. The Curt maintenance guide just says to use high-pressure wheel bearing grease as being the preferred option.
view full answer... - Replacement Fixed Legs For A Curt A20 And Curt A25 5th Wheel Hitch
- The fixed legs for a Curt A20 # C16140 and A25 # C16180 are different due the weight capacity differences. You would need part # C16906 for an A20 and part # C16907 for an A25. If you need any other components for your hitches I'd be happy to assist you further, just submit another question and it'll get filtered back to me.
view full answer... - Do Specific Hitches Fit Industry-Standard Base Rails
- The rails you mentioned are called industry-standard, above-bed base rails, and most hitches that fit on above-bed rails will fit these. The list is massive and there are so many applications it is not especially feasible to list them all, but some popular examples are the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 and B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255.
If you let me know the year, make, model and bed size of your truck I would be happy to recommend the best option for base
view full answer... - Does Reese 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Have a Weight Capacity
- Base rail kits for 5th wheel trailers, including the Reese Semi-Custom Base Rail and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Dodge Ram # RP30035-186 that fits your 2011 Ram 3500, are not rated for any specific weight capacity. They are designed by the manufacturers simply to mount the 5th wheel hitch, and not take weight in the same way the jaws and head unit of the hitch do.
So it can definitely handle a 20,000 lb hitch like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140.
I
view full answer... - How To Choose the Correct Weight 5th Wheel Hitch for a 16K Trailer
- In regards to choosing the correct weight fifth wheel hitch, you'll need to be rated for at least a few thousand lbs above the fully loaded weight of the trailer. For example, if the trailer weighs around 16,000 lbs then you'll need a fifth wheel hitch rated for at least 20,000 lbs. For this, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16140 is one of the best bang for your buck options. It has a dual interlocking jaw design for a tight grip and an easily removable hitch head. It can be
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Base Rails & Brackets For 2024 Ram 2500
- The best 5th wheel base rail and brackets for your 2024 Ram 2500 are from Curt. The reason I really like them is they do not require any drilling into your Ram's frame, which is not only good for your truck, but saves a boatload of time. The correct part number for your '24 Ram 2500 is the following:
- Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck # C16427-204
This will allow you to install any 5th wheel hitch like the outstanding Curt A20 # C16140 if you have an 8 foot long
view full answer... - What Rails for a 2013 Ram 2500 Does the Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit
- I attached a picture to this page that shows the rail dimensions the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 is designed to fit. It basically is designed to fit the standard rails that are found in most trucks that tow fifth wheel trailers.
For a set for your 2013 Ram 2500 long bed you would want the part # C16430-204 which is a custom fit rail kit for your truck that will minimize drilling and install time.
We recommend always following the install and maintenance instructions
view full answer... - Is a 2500 Truck Capable of Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
- To determine the maximum trailer weight you can tow with your truck, you will need to find both the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). These figures can be located on the information tag inside the drivers door jamb. If you subtract the GVW from the GCWR, that will give you the maximum gross trailer weight (GTW) you can safely tow.
With that being said most 2500 or 3/4 ton trucks will be more than capable of towing a 5th wheel trailer with a GVWR
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 with OEM Rail Kit that has Removable Head
- Taking the head off of a Curt hitch like the A20 part # C16140 is not normally the recommended way to remove the hitch. It wasn't intended to be easy to remove to help with the install and removal process like the B and W hitches have.
If you were looking for a hitch like this the B and W Companion part # BWRVK3705 would the way to go. It's head easily comes off to make the removal of the hitch a little more manageable. It also has hand holes in the base of the hitch to help as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Equipment to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer With 2018 Ram 2500 With 8 Foot Bed
- The best towing setup for your 2018 Ram 2500 with an 8 bed is going to consist of all the parts you mentioned - a fifth wheel hitch, base rails, suspension enhancement and a transmission cooler.
The right fifth wheel hitch is going to be crucial and I highly recommend the Curt A20 # C16140 because it has a jaw system that is extremely secure and is simpler to use than many fifth-wheel hitches because of its color-coded indicator system. This color-coded system, which you can check out
view full answer... - Am I Able To Use My Hensley Saver BD5 5th Wheel Hitch With My 2004 Ford F-250 Without OEM Pucks?
- The Hensley Saver BD5 5th wheel hitch that you currently have is designed to fit into the OEM pucks that you previously had on your 2016 Ford F-450 and will unfortunately not work with standard 5th wheel rails.
With that being said, you're going to need to use a different hitch like the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140, which will install into a set of ISR like the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford F250 and F350 - Carbide Finish # C16443-204.
These rails
view full answer... - Does the Curt A20 Fit the Ford Factory Puck System?
- Yes, there are a couple of ways to make a Curt A20 work in the Ford factory puck system. The easiest way is to use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16034. This 5th wheel hitch comes with the legs that mount inside the Ford puck system.
If you already have the Curt A20 item # C16140 you were looking at, you can add the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs item # C16017 or just use the Adapter Rails item # C88KR. Both options will work and not reduce the capacity.
view full answer... - How Does Sidewinder 5th Wheel Clearance Work if Fifth Wheel Front Corners Are Dished In
- The clearance formula assumes that the fifth wheel uses a square nose. If the corners are curved or dished out, the number of inches that the corners are recessed at 42-44 inches left and right of the center of the front of the 5th wheel would be added to the amount of clearance you end up with once you work through the formula.
So, the formula would then work like this:
(A + B) - C = Clearance + Number of Inches corners of 5th wheel are dished in compared to the center of the nose.
If
view full answer... - Which is Better Curt Q20 or A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch
- The Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch part # C16140 is similar to the Q20 but has an upgraded head design so it's the better choice. Also the A20 has a limited lifetime warranty and the Q20 has a 10 year warranty for the head.
If your trailer has a rotating pin box then you'll need a different fixed hitch, such as Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 and custom wedge # C16991 to keep the king pin from rotating inside the pin box.
view full answer... - Is Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Compatible with Reese Revolution Pin Box
- Yes, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16140 referenced in your question is compatible with the 16K Reese Revolution Pin Box on your trailer. I do just recommend adding the Custom Wedge # C16992 to prevent the Revolution king pin from pivoting in the hitch. This will bolt right onto the Revolution and provide a much better fit for the Curt A20 than the universal wedge that may have come with the trailer.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on both of these products
view full answer... - Could Short Bed 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Tow 2020 Grand Design Reflection with Fixed Hitch
- I looked up your 2020 Grand Design Reflection 337 RLS and since it has an extended pin box and a tapered nose you'd be able to get away with a fixed hitch version of the Curt A20 part # C16140. To install this in the bed of your 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 you need the custom Curt rail kit part # C16411-204 and you'd be set!
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Compatibility with B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Already Installed
- Great question. The fact that you already have a B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck system on your 2008 Ford F-350 does change your options for a 5th wheel hitch as there are compatible options but adding traditional base rails is not one of them.
Because you have the Crew Cab Long Box, I recommend the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500. This hitch is designed to work perfectly with your gooseneck hitch where the current system
view full answer... - Compatibility of Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch C16140 with Husky Base Rails
- 5th wheel base rails are standardized so if you have had a Husky 5th wheel hitch installed you can easily drop in any other industry-standard 5th wheel hitch. Hitches and rails do not need to be from the same brand in order to work together. A Curt hitch will fit just fine in a set of Husky rails.
The Curt A20 fixed 5th wheel hitch # C16140 is a great choice for a long bed pickup. The A20 has dual jaws that provide a full 360-degrees of king pin contact for a secure connection with less
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Base Rails For a 2023 Ford F-250 with 8' Bed and No OEM Prep Package
- The Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # C79BR you were looking at are not a fit for your 2023 Ford F-250 with 8' bed and no OEM prep package.
I checked with the manufacturers and was not able to locate a custom 5th wheel installation kit that will work with your 2023 F-250. In order to install 5th wheel rails, you will need to use universal 5th wheel rails.
- Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16100
The universal rails will provide you
view full answer... - Brackets Needed to Mount PullRite 5th Wheel Hitch on 2021 Ford F-350
- There are a few different types of PullRite 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. We don't carry these so I cannot inform of which you a have but I do know if you have the ISR Series version then you can use the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford part # C79BR to mount this on your 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty. If you're unsure of which version you have, I recommend reaching out to PullRite directly. That said, if you provide me with the model number of your hitch I might be able to look
view full answer... - Will Curt Q16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit 2017 Ford F-250 with B&W Gooseneck Hitch
- I do have an option for you but there is no way to make the Curt Q16 5th Wheel Hitch work on your 2017 Ford F-250 with B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch. If you remove the B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch and install the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford part # C79BR you can then use the Curt Q16 5th Wheel Hitch but I don't recommend this as it will leave holes in your bed and there's a much better hitch available that will work with your B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, it's the B&W Companion
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Curt 20k Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of 2019 Ford F-250 without OEM Prep
- Sounds like the 4 bolts you found in the bed of your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty are actually the bolts that hold the bed to your truck frame which means your truck does not have the OEM prep package. This is not a problem at all. You'd just need to install a fifth wheel rail kit like the Curt part # C79BR which would then allow you to use a 20k Curt hitch like the A20 Slider part # C55DR.
view full answer... - Curt Fifth Wheel Base Rail Kit that Fits 2017 Ford F-250 6-3/4 foot Bed
- For fifth wheel rail brackets for your 2017 Ford F-250 short bed, Curt does have a rail kit; for that you would want the part # C79BR.
Since your truck has a short bed you would need a slider hitch like our very popular Curt A20 Slider part # C55DR.
For 5th wheel wiring use # C57008.
view full answer... - Will The Curt 5TH Wheel Rails Work With The Pull Rite Sliding 5TH Wheel Hitch
- Yes, the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # C79BR will allow you to install the Pull Rite 5th wheel hitch in your 2017 Ford F-250. The Pull Rite fits inside these Industry Standard Rails. You will want to add the Fifth Wheel Rail Sound Dampeners # 16900 to help quiet the noise.
Be sure to install the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 41157 so you will be able to connect the 7-way for your 5th wheel inside your bed.
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2022 Ford F-350
- We do have a set of rails and brackets for the 2022 Ford F-350. They are the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford item # C79BR. These will work with any 5th wheel hitch that is compatible with industry standard rails so you should be good to go with your Reese hitch. These rails fit both the 6-3/4' and 8' bed lengths. It will not fit the cab and chassis models.
To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/
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