Leg Kit to Adapt Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch to 2020 Chevy Silverado OEM Rail Kit

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Will these legs fit my 2020 chevy 2500hd, crew cab regular bed with factory puck system ? Can I unbolt my current a20 head and mount the legs to it?

asked by: Matthew A

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The 2020 GM rail kit actually changed from 2019 so the leg kit you'd need for your 2020 Chevy Silverado is the part # C16024 but it will allow you to do what you are wanting to do by connecting your A20 head # C16540 to it to give you a complete hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 you'd need a new head, the Curt A20 Head part #C16540 or the Curt A25 Head part #C16580.…

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Answer 2

I have personally not heard of anyone having the same issues you are with the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch after such a short amount of time. I even searched though some of our reviews and also was not able to find any other instances of said…

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Answer 3

The Curt #C16024 fifth wheel legs you mentioned fit the A series hitches from 20k and up; the A20 #C16540, A25 #C16580, and A30 #C16590. They're technically designed for the A30 because of the legs's 30,000 pound rating but they still fit the…

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Answer 4

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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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 6

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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Answer 7

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 8

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 9

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 10

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Leg Kit to Adapt Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch to 2020 Chevy Silverado OEM Rail Kit

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