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    16K vs. 20K CURT fifth-wheel Hitch

    Newbie here, We are having trouble obtaining a 20K Curt fifth wheel hitch. Can only locate 16K.
    Our rig GVWR is 9500 lbs. Is the 16K doable for towing? Tks
    Hubby & I call home the state of Maine. Our rig, 2019 Reflection
    230RL fifth-wheel. Towed by, 2013 GMC, 2500 HD short bed.

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    A 16K hitch is WAY more than enough for a trailer with a 9,500 lb. GVWR. A 20K would be expensive overkill.

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    Rob thank you for the advice, much appreciated. These hitches are hard to find but did locate a 16K. Fingers
    crossed still available.
    Hubby & I call home the state of Maine. Our rig, 2019 Reflection
    230RL fifth-wheel. Towed by, 2013 GMC, 2500 HD short bed.

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    I was advised by the local shop to get the 20K as it was only a few dollars more. If you have a turning point and plan on using it do not get the Q version Curt hitch.
    2020 Reflection 150 240RL
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    16K vs. 20K CURT fifth-wheel Hitch

    I use a Curt A-16 hitch with my 311BHS (GVWR 13,995lbs) with no issues. Love the hitch. Easy to ensure it is locked. Also comes apart in two pieces with the removal of a pin and easy to lift out of the truck. I have a Reese Airborne Sidewinder King Pin. Needed to buy the correct wedge for the Curt hitch.


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    2020 Reflection 311BHS / 16K Airborne Sidewinder
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    Good to know since you have a much higher GVWR than we do. Have been on Curt website, its very good. Seems the Q hitch addresses noise, chucking issues.
    The A hitch seems the more popular choice. As poster TimKoenig mentioned, use of the "turning point" feature not recommended with the Q. Tks for reply,
    much appreciated.
    Hubby & I call home the state of Maine. Our rig, 2019 Reflection
    230RL fifth-wheel. Towed by, 2013 GMC, 2500 HD short bed.

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    We do have the turning point but don't plan to use it. Thanks for input. The 20K offers more stability, as I understand, over the 16K. Even though the 16K is rated to
    easily handle our 230RL rig. Still weighing the two and availability.
    Hubby & I call home the state of Maine. Our rig, 2019 Reflection
    230RL fifth-wheel. Towed by, 2013 GMC, 2500 HD short bed.

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    I'm pulling a 268BH using the Curt A16 with no issues. I opted not to use the Turning Point just because I wanted the turning point above the axle. It's just me. Plus, I wasn't impressed with what was required for annual maintenance on the Turning Point. I also added the slider to the A16.I was too close to the cab with a 90 degree turn and if I had to do one on a non-level surface, I was afraid I would hit. To me it was cheap insurance for peace of mind.
    Last edited by BobLandry; 09-06-2021 at 07:01 AM.
    2010 Jayco 26(SOLD)
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    Quote Originally Posted by SunnySomewhere View Post
    We do have the turning point but don't plan to use it. Thanks for input. The 20K offers more stability, as I understand, over the 16K. Even though the 16K is rated to
    easily handle our 230RL rig. Still weighing the two and availability.

    Aside from stability the 20k will buy you upgrade room in the future without having to buy a new hitch.
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    As long as any hitch is used as designed, I fail to see a durability difference between different size hitches from the same manufacturer.
    2010 Jayco 26(SOLD)
    2011 Keystone Outback 277RL(SOLD)
    2021 Grand Design 268BH
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