Q. What Is The Difference Between Round Tube Style Hitches & Square Tube Style Hitches?

SQUARE TUBE VS ROUND TUBE What is most commonly known between these two trailer hitches is that the square tube hitch has a small structural advantage of 100lbs TW (Tongue Weight) and 1000lb GTW (Gross Trailer Weight).  However, this is not true with all hitches, there are several that have the same tow ratings.  Round tube hitches are mainly chosen for their attractive design, but are commonly known as being more visible under the vehicle. It is best to check the trailer...

To: info@hitchweb.com
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012
Subject: Curt 5th Wheel

Hi Hitchweb,

I am interested in purchasing the Curt E16 5Tth Wheel hitch but I already have the reese 30035 rail kit. The features say order part # 16200 seperately but will the universal rails work on this 5th wheel?

Thank you,
Donald

This question is among our most frequently asked. The Curt 16200 universal install kit and the Reese 30035 universal install kit will work on 5th wheels compatible with a 10 bolt system.

Be mindful that 5th wheel custom install kits are sometimes required depending on the vehicle. For those of you who do not have a rail system, there is the

In order to explain what are 5th wheel couplers, let's go over the components that make a complete coupler.

A 5th wheel trailer has a king pin at the front of it which the hitch on the truck clamps around.  

The 5th wheel coupler is mounted to the king pin on the trailer. The king pin, together with the rest of the mounting area, called the 'king pin box' make up the coupler. Most 5th wheel...

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From: Customer
To: info@hitchweb.com
Subject: TOW & STOW ADJUSTABLE BALLMOUNT
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:37:04 -0800

There are 3 steps to follow once you have selected your PullRite 5th Wheel hitch to complete your setup to be sure you have the right install kit and capture plate to hook up your trailer. The 3 steps you follow will depend on which PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch you purchase.

HITCHES REQUIRING STANDARD UNIVERSAL RAILS:

When using or buying any of these 5th wheel hitches, you will require standard (universal) rail kits.