CURT CrossWing
A light, easy to remove 20,000 lb hitch for owners with a rigid pin box who want their bed back between trips.
Amazon $749.95$749.95
4.2/5
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.
- 20,000 lbRating
- 5,000 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
- 100 lbHead weight
Check price at Amazon$1,266.80
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated for short bed trucks: the slider moves the head back 12 in for tight turns
- Fully articulating head pivots fore, aft and side to side
- Mounts on standard rails, with puck system versions sold too
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- The 100 lb head is a two person lift
- You have to stop and move the slider by hand before tight turns
- Rails or a puck adapter cost extra
The CURT A Series Slider family
Every CURT A Series Slider model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own rating.
| Model | Rating | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT A16 Slider | 16,000 lb | 3.7/5 | $1,248.59 |
| CURT A20 Slider (this one) | 20,000 lb | 4.2/5 | $1,266.80 |
| CURT A25 Slider | 25,000 lb | 4.1/5 | $1,394.95 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its rating. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 16531 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 20,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 5,000 lb |
| Head | |
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Short bed ready | Yes |
| Slider | Manual |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Build | |
| Head weight | 100 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Alternatives in this rating
CURT A20
A full featured 20,000 lb hitch for long bed three quarter and one ton trucks.
Amazon $982.75$982.75
CURT E16
A budget hitch for long bed trucks pulling a fifth wheel under 16,000 lb. It does the basics well for less than half the price of most rivals.
Amazon $369.95$369.95
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