How is Height Adjustability of Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch Achieved

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How is the height adjusted on the Q24 and what is the required space between truck bed and camper?

asked by: Randall

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Expert Reply:

The height adjustability of the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16245 comes from the several sets of holes that hold the legs of the hitch to the center section that holds the head.

Using the different height settings allows you the height range of 13 to 17 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

If I follow correctly, you have a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6 foot 3 inch box. Our site shows "6-1/2 Foot Bed" and you are concerned about installing the B&W Base Rails, #BWRVK2600. Yes, these install the same as the long bed, 8 foot…

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Answer 3

As long as your existing Reese fifth wheel uses industry standard above bed rails, the Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16245 will work great for you. The Curt Q24 will work with industry-standard rails from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro…

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Answer 4

There are a few things to look that could cause chucking when towing a fifth wheel trailer. The Curt Q24 is one of the best hitches on the market to reduce chucking when towing a fifth wheel trailer. The first thing I would check is to make sure…

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Answer 5

Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…

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Answer 6

The proper size Lube plate for use with the B and W Companion hitch is a 10 inch diameter lube plate. We carry two lube plates this size. The Reese Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 inch Diameter, item #RP83002, and the Curt 10 inch…

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Answer 7

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3700 is perfectly compatible with cushioned pin boxes like your MORryde RP072-1621HD, so the clunking you're experiencing isn't related to the two components being incompatible. With…

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Answer 8

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3270 should only be slid back for making tight turns, not while traveling. The normal towing position would be with the center section closest to the cab whereas the extended position for making…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the picture of your rails! The Curt Q24 part #C16245 that you are interested in is designed to fit the rails you have so it would be an excellent option that would fit well. There are different kinds of fifth wheel jaws available. There…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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