Are Curt Q24 and Air RIde 5th Wheel Pin Box Compatible With 2024 GMC 3500 Short Bed

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I am purchasing a 2024 GMC 3500 with the 6'10" bed. I would like to install the Q24 hitch and the Curt Air Ride for my 2019 Grand Design 351M. All of your information refers to my long bed. Are these products compatible with my new truck or do I need a slider?

asked by: Steve L

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It sounds like you might already have a Q24 from your old setup and would like to use it with your 2024 GMC 3500. The fixed Q24 # C16245 (for above bed rails) or # C37FR (for OEM prep package) will fit if you have the short bed. However, you are going to run into clearance issues.

A short bed typically requires a sliding 5th wheel hitch or rotating pin box. The Q24 is not compatible with a rotating pin box so using the Curt R24 Round Tube Slider for Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16570 with your Q24 head would be the only option to make it work.

The Q24 is technically compatible with the Curt Air Ride like # LC158778. However, the Q-series tends to create a scissor like motion when used with a cushioned pin box that will quickly wear it out so I don't recommend using the two together. Even though it may work for a time you would eventually destroy your equipment and waste your money when you have to replace it. If you have the Q-series hitch already I would sell it to recoup some money and put that towards a different 5th wheel hitch. If you were simply looking to buy one I would steer clear.

If I were to recommend a 5th wheel hitch it would definitely be a B&W. They make high quality products that deliver a great towing experience. I'm not sure what your setup will be so you can choose from the following:

If you have the OEM prep package

-B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3775

If you do not have the prep package

-B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W with Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1020-5W

-B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 with # BWRVK2505 if you want above bed rails.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Since your 2019 Grand Design Momentum 351M has a Lippert 1621 pin box the Trailair Pin Box part #LC158778 will fit and give you a much smoother ride! I attached a test course video link for this pin box to this page for you to check out that shows…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 5

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 6

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 10

Hello Donald, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a sidewinder kingpin to replace the RBW 7019 pin box, the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret #RP77FR. This is currently the only aftermarket sidewinder that will work with the…

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Answer 11

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 12

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 has a weight of 273 lbs. I've added a couple links to video reviews of this hitch for you to take a look at.

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