Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount
A light rail mount hitch for short and long bed trucks, for owners who want to pull the head out between trips.
Amazon $839.98$839.98
The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount and the CURT A30 are evenly matched, rated 4.3 and 4.3. The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount leads on price. The CURT A30 wins on capacity and features. The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount costs $411.97 less ($839.98 vs $1,251.95).
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CURT A30
For one ton long bed owners towing very heavy fifth wheels who want CURT’s self-resetting A series head at the top rating.
Amazon $1,251.95$1,251.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount for price ($839.98 vs $1,251.95).
- Choose the CURT A30 for capacity (30,000 lb gross trailer weight vs 24,000 lb gross trailer weight) and features (full articulation, adjustable height, lockable vs full articulation, short bed ready).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 20,000 lb fifth wheel hitch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount | CURT A30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price 25% | 100 $839.98 | 68 $1,251.95 |
| Capacity 20% | 40 24,000 lb gross trailer weight | 100 30,000 lb gross trailer weight |
| Weight 15% | 100 40 lb head | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 60 full articulation, short bed ready | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Rail Mount | CURT A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 24,000 lb | 30,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 4,500 lb | 7,000 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Kingpin coupler | Interlocking dual jaws |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | - | Yes |
| Short bed ready | Yes | No |
| Lockable | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Head weight | 40 lb | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |