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
4.1/5
A heavy duty head for owners who already have CURT legs or a roller. Buyers starting fresh will spend less on a complete A25.
- 24,000 lbRating
- 6,000 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
Check price at Amazon$737.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Dual jaws wrap the kingpin to cut chucking
- A spherical bearing lets the head tilt any direction for smoother hookups
- Rated 24,000 lb for heavy fifth wheels
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- Sold as a head only, so legs or a roller add to the price
- CURT does not publish the head weight
- The sister Q20 is discontinued, so check stock before planning around it
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 16545 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 24,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 6,000 lb |
| Head | |
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Dual jaw |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Short bed ready | No |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
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Blue Ox BXR2410
A light 24,000 lb rail mount hitch for long bed one ton trucks, for owners who remove the hitch often.
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CURT A25 Slider
The CURT A25 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 25,000 lb.
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