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04-21-2015, 11:11 AM
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Curt q20 #16131
Hello...
I bought my truck & now I am onto the hitch... I plan upon towing about 13000lbs on about a 35' trailer....using a fifth wheel....
Looking at this Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch.....model stock # 136131....
Can i get any feedback on this unit? lists for $1245 however, i have seen is for sale around $600.....
Thanks in advance for your replies....
Sam from FL
PS the truck is a 2015 3500HD w 8'box
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04-21-2015, 11:15 AM
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I have the q24 its a solid well built hitch look on Amazon you can find them for under 500 there
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04-21-2015, 06:29 PM
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I have the Ram version Q20. Same hitch with the Ram logo on it.
I tow a 38' 16 K pounds toy hauler , works great! Have not had any issues on 2800 miles.
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04-21-2015, 06:54 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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I bought my Q20 about 2yrs ago for under $400 online. It's a great hitch and there's no denying if its hitched or not. This was without rails of course.
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04-22-2015, 04:16 AM
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Go with a Goose Neck hitch and add an adaptor to your trailer. Stronger and more convenient at a lower cost.
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04-22-2015, 04:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rblack22
Go with a Goose Neck hitch and add an adaptor to your trailer. Stronger and more convenient at a lower cost.
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Is This true? I thought the true fifth wheel was the best set up.....Am I wrong?
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04-22-2015, 05:03 AM
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$554 at Amazon. free shipping. w/ rails.
Thx everyone.
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04-22-2015, 06:02 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SKYDRIFTER350
Is This true? I thought the true fifth wheel was the best set up.....Am I wrong?
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If use a ball in the bed hitch (goose neck), you must use safety chains; with a 5th wheel you do not. There is a reason this is so. A quick Google will explain it better than I.
Goose neck's are popular in farm country because the bed is still free for hay bales, etc with the hitch ball installed. Most horse trailers are goose neck type for this reason.
You are on the right path with a 5th wheel hitch for a camper. There are many types that can be quickly removed for an empty bed by pulling a few pins.
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04-22-2015, 08:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
I bought my Q20 about 2yrs ago for under $400 online. It's a great hitch and there's no denying if its hitched or not. This was without rails of course.
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04-22-2015, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SKYDRIFTER350
Hello...
ILooking at this Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch.....model stock # 136131....
Can i get any feedback on this unit? lists for $1245 however, i have seen is for sale around $600.....
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I have had no problems with this hitch. I keep it lubed and the mounting bolts tight. Very good IMHO. Bought it almost 2 years ago for about $600.
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04-26-2015, 06:13 PM
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THX Everyone....got my nerf bars last week...
Perhaps i have to get the Curt this week...Lol
I'll look on Amazon for the cheapest!
that's where I found the lowest price on the nerf bars....by $75...
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04-26-2015, 06:15 PM
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crazy guy at the camper place in Homestead wanted $1245 !!!
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04-27-2015, 08:09 AM
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Curt q20 #16131
Is that with installation of the rails and 7 way plug in the bed and break controller
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04-27-2015, 04:46 PM
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just the HITCH & RAILS, etc w/ little parts...from CURT.
I checked yesterday on Amazon & the cheapest I found was about $550.00 w/ rails,,, shipped.
I have the Chevy optional electronic brake controller built in... as well as the 7 way plug at the bumper....maybe I will need an extension???
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04-27-2015, 04:47 PM
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more
no installation.
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04-27-2015, 04:51 PM
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I would have a 7 way installed in the bed
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04-27-2015, 04:55 PM
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Are you buying the trailer from this dealer at the same time
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04-28-2015, 05:35 PM
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I got the B&W turnover ball gooseneck hitch with a Companion fifth wheel hitch. EZ to pull the fifth wheel hitch out and have a flat bed, or install the ball and have a gooseneck. 10,000 miles of towing and no problems.
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