CURT A20 Slider
The CURT A20 for short bed trucks, with a manual slider that keeps the trailer clear of the cab in tight turns. Good for fifth wheels up to 20,000 lb.
Amazon $1,266.80$1,266.80
The CURT A20 Slider rates 4.2 among up to 20,000 lb fifth wheel hitchs; the Demco Recon 21K rates 3.4 among over 20,000 lb ones. The Demco Recon 21K costs $542.81 less ($723.99 vs $1,266.80).
Demco Recon 21K
A good value heavy duty hitch for long bed trucks pulling fifth wheels up to 21,000 lb.
Amazon $723.99$723.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (up to 20,000 lb and over 20,000 lb), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | CURT A20 Slider | Demco Recon 21K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 33 $1,266.80 | 100 $723.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 20,000 lb gross trailer weight | 10 21,000 lb gross trailer weight |
| Weight 15% | 62 100 lb head | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 100 full articulation, adjustable height, short bed ready, lockable | 60 full articulation, adjustable height |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| CURT A20 Slider | Demco Recon 21K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 20,000 lb | 21,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 5,000 lb | 4,000 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws | Single jaw wraparound |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | Yes |
| Height | - | 15.5 to 18 in |
| Short bed ready | Yes | No |
| Slider | Manual | - |
| Lockable | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Head weight | 100 lb | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years |