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
4.3/5
The CURT pick for heavy fifth wheels on a long bed one ton. It costs less than most 25,000 lb hitches.
- 25,000 lbRating
- 6,250 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
- 86 lbHead weight
Check price at Amazon$927.07
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated 25,000 lb for big toy haulers and luxury fifth wheels
- The head assembly weighs less than the A20 head despite the higher rating
- Three point color indicator shows at a glance whether the jaws are locked
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- Long beds only unless you add the S25 slider
- Rails or a puck kit cost extra
- Shipped through third party sellers on Amazon, so stock comes and goes
The CURT A Series family
Every CURT A Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own rating.
| Model | Rating | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT A16 | 16,000 lb | 3.9/5 | $683.95 |
| CURT A20 | 20,000 lb | 4.2/5 | $982.75 |
| CURT A25 (this one) | 25,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $927.07 |
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 | 16180 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 25,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 6,250 lb |
| Head | |
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Height | 13 to 17 in |
| Short bed ready | No |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Build | |
| Head weight | 86 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Alternatives in this rating
Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck
The easiest hitch to remove for gooseneck equipped trucks, short beds included. A strong choice for anyone who needs the bed most days.
Amazon $1,039.99$1,039.99
Blue Ox BXR2410
A light 24,000 lb rail mount hitch for long bed one ton trucks, for owners who remove the hitch often.
Amazon $1,000$1,000
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