{"product_id":"curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16180-25k-industry-standard-rails","title":"CURT A25 5th Wheel Hitch | 16180 | 25K | Industry-Standard Rails Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT A25 5th Wheel Hitch (Part #16180)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium 25K 5th wheel hitch with the A-Series' patented articulating head and self-resetting handle — configured for universal industry-standard rail mounting. \u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration: Industry-Standard Rails Mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e A25 head #16580 + industry-standard 5th wheel legs — mounts to any industry-standard 5th wheel base rails (rails and brackets sold separately). Rated to 25,000 lb GTW \/ 6,250 lb vertical load. Compatible with most industry-standard 5th wheel bracket kits. Sidewinder pin box compatible. CURT limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe CURT A25 Series — Premium 25K 5th Wheel Hitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT A-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is CURT's premium 5th wheel hitch line — patented articulating head geometry, interlocking dual-jaw design, self-resetting handle. The A25 is the 25,000 lb capacity variant — engineered for larger 5th wheel RVs, heavy toy haulers, and heavy commercial trailers. Meaningful highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW)\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles large 5th wheels, toy haulers, and heavy commercial trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6,250 lb vertical load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaningful headroom for heavier pin weights on larger trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Patented articulating torsion head\u003c\/strong\u003e (Patent #8,827,298) — cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts suppresses shock loads and reduces noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Self-resetting single-throw handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull once to couple\/uncouple; handle automatically returns to ready-to-couple position after uncoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ High-strength interlocking dual jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully wrap the kingpin for minimal movement and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Three-position color-coded coupling indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — red (uncouple) \/ yellow (couple) \/ green (tow) — visible from the truck cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Extra-wide head opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes coupling easier, especially in low-visibility conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Sidewinder pin box compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour height adjustment settings\u003c\/strong\u003e (13\"–17\" range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbide black powder coat finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by CURT's limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-year finish, one-year parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration: Industry-Standard Rails Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA25 head #16580 + industry-standard 5th wheel legs — mounts to any industry-standard 5th wheel base rails (rails and brackets sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRails and brackets are NOT included\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be purchased separately. Compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny CURT industry-standard 5th wheel base rails (see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-universal-5th-wheel-base-rails-16100-25k-gloss-black-rails-and-brackets-kit\"\u003e#16100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-universal-5th-wheel-base-rails-16104-25k-gloss-black-rails-only\"\u003e#16104\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-universal-5th-wheel-base-rails-16200-25k-carbide-black-rails-and-brackets-kit\"\u003e#16200\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-universal-5th-wheel-base-rails-16204-25k-carbide-black-rails-only\"\u003e#16204\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor maximum A25 performance, consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-universal-5th-wheel-base-rails-16205-40k-teridium-heavy-duty\"\u003e#16205 (40K heavy-duty 80,000-PSI alloy rails)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom under-bed brackets (vehicle-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Universal Industry-Standard Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaningful benefit vs vehicle-specific puck configurations: universal industry-standard base rail mounting \u003cstrong\u003eworks with virtually any truck\u003c\/strong\u003e (with appropriate custom under-bed brackets) — including trucks without factory puck systems, older model years, and cross-brand installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAll A25 Base Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-head-only-16580-25k\"\u003e#16580 — Hitch Head Only ($689.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#16180 — Industry-standard (rails sold separately) ($1063.95)\u003c\/strong\u003e ⬅ THIS UNIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16181-25k-with-rails\"\u003e#16181 — Rails included ($1241.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHave a Puck-Equipped Truck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16036-ford-super-duty-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16036 — Ford F-250\/F-350\/F-450 SD ($1345.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16046-ram-2500-3500-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16046 — Ram 2500\/3500 ($1411.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16066-silverado-sierra-hd-8ft-bed-puck-legs-16025\"\u003e#16066 — Silverado\/Sierra 2500\/3500 HD ($1345.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16093-silverado-sierra-hd-8ft-bed-puck-legs-16029\"\u003e#16093 — Silverado\/Sierra 2500\/3500 HD ($1365.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Sliding Operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-sliding-5th-wheel-hitch-16551-25k-industry-standard-rails\"\u003e#16551 — Sliding, universal rails ($1527.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-sliding-5th-wheel-hitch-16651-25k-with-rails\"\u003e#16651 — Sliding, rails included ($1652.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-sliding-5th-wheel-hitch-16057-chevy-ford-gmc-puck-system\"\u003e#16057 — Chevy\/GMC\/Ford HD Puck Kit ($1997.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-sliding-5th-wheel-hitch-16058-ram-2500-3500-puck-system\"\u003e#16058 — Ram 2500\/3500 Puck Kit ($2047.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/curt-a25-sliding-5th-wheel-hitch-16059-silverado-sierra-hd-puck-system\"\u003e#16059 — Silverado\/Sierra 2500\/3500 HD Puck Kit ($2032.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA25 vs A20 — When to Step Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A25 and A20 share the same premium A-Series head design (articulating torsion, dual jaws, self-resetting handle, 3-position indicator, Sidewinder compatible). Meaningful A25 upgrades over A20:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25,000 lb GTW\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A20's 20,000 lb — handles larger trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6,250 lb vertical load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A20's 5,000 lb — meaningful for heavier 5th wheels and toy haulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses S25 slider\u003c\/strong\u003e (in sliding configurations) — higher-capacity slider engineered for 25K vs A20's S20 slider (rated for 20K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame puck-system compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e as A20 for direct-fit puck variants — uses the same puck legs (#16025, #16029, Ram-specific, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose A25 if your trailer's GTW or pin weight is close to or above the A20's ratings. For large 40'+ 5th wheels, heavy toy haulers, or trailers with loaded pin weights over 4,500 lb, A25 provides meaningful headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed the Absolute Maximum Capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A25 is capped at 25,000 lb GTW. For the largest 5th wheels and heaviest commercial trailers, CURT offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA30 (30K)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum A-Series capacity for the largest luxury 5th wheels and heavy toy haulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerRide (30K)\u003c\/strong\u003e — CURT's flagship — multi-directional head, strategic grip points, self-resetting handle, self-aligning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16180\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612314161805\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e A25 #16580\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Professional Installation Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation involves under-bed bracket mounting, base rail installation through the truck bed, and hitch assembly. Installation should be performed by a \u003cstrong\u003equalified installer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by CURT's \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-year finish, one-year parts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine CURT OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine CURT OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e A25 5th Wheel Hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16180\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612314161805\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Patented articulating torsion head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Self-resetting single-throw handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Interlocking dual jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 3-position color-coded indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Sidewinder pin box compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Universal industry-standard rail fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industry-Standard Rails Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross trailer weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical load capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,250 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbide black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by CURT's limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: CURT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 16180\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUPC: 612314161805\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct Line: A25 (A-Series Premium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: 5th Wheel Hitch (Industry-Standard Rail Mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Industry-Standard Rails Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead Included: A25 #16580\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase Rails: Sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnder-Bed Brackets: Sold separately (vehicle-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGross Trailer Weight (GTW): 25,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVertical Load Capacity: 6,250 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead Design: Cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts, fully articulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJaw Design: High-strength interlocking dual jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandle: Lockable single-throw, self-resetting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoupling Indicator: 3-position color-coded\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin Box Compatibility: Standard + Sidewinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight Adjustment: 4 positions (13\"–17\" range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Carbide black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited lifetime (one-year finish, one-year parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CURT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58421489172783,"sku":"16180","price":1063.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7663\/0063\/files\/16180_1024x768_a.jpg?v=1788458725","url":"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/products\/curt-a25-5th-wheel-hitch-16180-25k-industry-standard-rails","provider":"The RV Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}