CURT Fifth-Wheel Hitches Make the Most of Summertime Adventures

You know who prefers the indoor charms of winter to the wide open world of possibilities that summertime offers? House cats, mostly. Skiers, snowboarders, and a few drunken ice fisherman notwithstanding, the real action lies in those warm months, when its time to pull the RV or camper out of its hibernation and take it somewhere you’ve never been before. And getting there with confidence and peace of mind is the name of the game. So, now would be a good time to call on the reliable crew at CURT Manufacturing, whose fifth-wheel hitches have a reputation for dependability, and a price point that appeals to practically every budget.

Meet CURT Fifth-Wheel Hitches

As we stated in our recent coverage of the best towing products of 2019, not every item needs to be a hot, new release. Oftentimes, it is the familiar option—the one that’s been trusted for years—that we get most excited about. And such is the case with CURT fifth-wheel hitches.

An American mainstay in the industry since its hardworking brand took off in 1993, CURT’s humble beginnings saw its operations launched from the trunk of a car. Now, with a reputation for top-notch customer service and unmatched reliability, the company offers a complete catalog of towing parts and accessories. A robust inventory that includes mainstays like goose neck hitches, weight distribution hitches, and the ever-popular full line of CURT fifth-wheel hitches.

These fifth-wheel hitch offerings come in three distinct series: A-Series, Q-Series, and E-Series, with GTW ratings starting at 16,000 pounds and ranging all the way up to 25,000 pounds.

A-Series

CURT’s A-Series of fifth-wheel tow hitches are named for their articulating head design. The hitch head is built on a patented cast yoke with two pivot points, offering a smooth ride with even large fifth-wheel trailers. The A-Series also has a single-throw, self-resetting handle and an extra-wide, self-aligning head opening. And, the dual interlocking jaw ensures a secure connection every time you hit the road. Plus, A-Series hitches feature a coupling indicator, have a user-friendly one pin head removal, and are compatible with the CURT Sidewinder Pin Box.

Models are available with gross tow weight ratings of 16,000, 20,000, and 25,000 pounds, with designs available for practically every popular pickup truck on the market. And backing all this capability is CURT’s lifetime limited warranty.

Q-Series

The CURT Manufacturing Q-Series of fifth-wheel hitches offers the quietest ride of the CURT bunch, with a spherical axle bearing that allows the head to tilt in virtually any direction, ensuring the smoothest ride possible. The short throw, single handle system is a breeze to operate, as is the extra-wide, self-aligning head opening. Additionally, the dual jaw and coupling indicator help to assuage concerns and keep drivers aware of their secure connection.

The Q-Series features a two-pin head removal system, and models are available with gross tow ratings of 20,000, 24,000, and 25,000 pounds, with the rock solid CURT warranty backing it up.

E-Series

The E-Series makes sure that no matter the budget, everybody with something to tow can get there safely and securely. The E-Series CURT fifth-wheel hitches use a dual-pivoting head with 10 degrees of lateral movement. They also feature single-handle operation and a self-aligning head opening. And the sturdy locking bar-style jaw gives that feeling of security that all CURT products offer, with less of a hit to the pocketbook.

E-Series models are CURT Sidewinder compatible, and all offer a more-than-respectable gross tow rating of 16,000 pounds.

If fifth-wheel is the way you’ll be traveling this summer, you’d be doing yourself and your loved ones a disservice by not looking into the vast array of hitches offered by CURT Manufacturing. And once you’ve found the right one, the company has nearly every accessory you could possibly need for it—all built by one of the most trusted names in the industry for nearly three decades and all backed by an iron-clad warranty.

Safety. Performance. Affordability. What more do we need? It’s time to get out there, while the weather is still cooperating. And leave those lazy old house cats behind.