Best 5Th Wheel Trailer Hitch for OEM Pucks, Rails, and More

#1 · Best Overall

1. B&W Companion OEM Hitch

• Weight: 166 lb
• Material: polyurethane
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Trailer

Best for: GM OEM puck-system owners.

Why it ranks #1: Its 20,000-pound rating and articulating head suit compatible Chevrolet/GM OEM puck trucks, while the cam-actuated latch supports installation and removal.

A fully articulating head pivots front to back and side to side, helping this B&W Companion accommodate movement while towing. Its fit for the 2020–2026 Chevrolet/GM OEM hitch platform gives owners of those trucks a direct platform-specific option, with a two-piece design and cam-actuated latch for installation and removal.

The two-piece design and cam-actuated latching mechanism support easier installation and removal, useful when the hitch needs to come out of the truck bed. A fully articulating head pivots in two directions to accommodate trailer movement, while 1-inch-thick cast-locking jaws provide a substantial connection. At 166 pounds, it is a heavy assembly to handle, so the removable two-piece format is particularly relevant to owners who expect to store it between trips.

Skip it if you need a hitch for a non-GM platform; the CURT 16115 E16 offers a different mounting approach, though its supplied facts do not specify OEM fitment.

For owners of 2020–2026 Chevrolet/GM trucks with the OEM puck platform, this Companion combines a removable two-piece layout and articulating head. Its 166-pound weight remains a practical handling consideration.

Listed on Amazon as: B&W Trailer Hitches 20K Companion OEM Fifth Wheel Hitch – Compatible with 2020-2026 Chevrolet/GM OEM Puck System – RVK3710

#2 · Best Sliding Hitch

2. CURT A25 Sliding Hitch

• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: Puck-system sliding-hitch users.

Why it ranks #2: This 25,000-pound puck-system hitch provides 12 inches of bed travel, making it the clearest listed option for buyers needing a slider.

A slider with 12 inches of truck-bed travel gives this 25,000-pound CURT A25 room to reposition for maneuvering. Its quarter-turn anchoring system supports quicker installation and removal on compatible OEM puck systems, while adjustable anchors address chucking between the hitch legs and puck system.

The 12-inch slider travel provides a way to move the hitch position in the bed, a useful operating feature for owners who need the slider function. Quarter-turn anchors make installation and removal more direct on the listed compatible OEM puck systems, and adjustable anchors help eliminate chucking between the legs and puck system. The lockable handle resets to the ready-to-couple position after uncoupling, reducing a step before the next connection. The supplied fit details are year-range specific.

Skip it if you own a long-bed Ford puck-system truck and do not need slider travel; the CURT 16036 A25 is specified for select Ford long beds.

Choose this A25 if your compatible OEM puck truck needs a 25,000-pound slider with 12 inches of travel. The fit is year-range specific, so the hitch is not a universal puck-system option.

Listed on Amazon as: CURT 16057 A25 Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch, 25,000 lbs, Compatible With Select Puck System

#3 · Best Ford Fit

3. CURT A25 Ford Hitch

• Weight: 158 lb
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: Ford long-bed puck owners.

Why it ranks #3: The 25,000-pound A25 is listed for select F-250, F-350, and F-450 long-bed trucks with an OEM puck system.

A cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts helps suppress shock loads and reduce noise on this CURT A25. Rated at 25,000 pounds and specified for select F-250, F-350 and F-450 long-bed OEM puck systems, it pairs a torsion head with a lockable, self-resetting handle for controlled coupling and repeat hookups.

The fully articulating torsion head supports controlled coupling and stable towing, while poly-torsion inserts in the cast yoke help suppress shock loads and reduce noise. Its cast steel main body provides a precise build, and the lockable handle resets to the ready-to-couple position after uncoupling, removing a step from the next connection. This model is specified for select Ford long-bed pickups with an OEM puck system; the listed fit is not a general truck-bed installation.

Skip it if you have a short-bed truck and need bed-slider travel; the CURT 16057 A25 Sliding provides 12 inches of travel on compatible puck systems.

This A25 suits owners of select F-250, F-350 or F-450 long-bed trucks with OEM puck systems who want torsion-based movement control. Its specified long-bed fit is the central boundary.

Listed on Amazon as: A25 5th Wheel Hitch, Compatible with Select F-250, F-350, F-450, 8' Bed Puck System

#4

4. CURT A25 GM Hitch

• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: GM HD puck-system owners.

Why it ranks #4: Its 25,000-pound A25 design is listed for select Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 HD trucks with an 8-foot-bed puck system.

Interlocking jaws that fully wrap the kingpin help minimize noise on this CURT A25. Its cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts also works to suppress shock loads, while the specified fit is for select Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 HD trucks with an 8-foot-bed puck system.

The fully wrapping interlocking jaws provide a close kingpin connection intended to minimize noise, while the poly-torsion inserts in the cast yoke help absorb shock loads. A fully articulating torsion head supports controlled coupling and stable towing, and the lockable handle self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after uncoupling. The cast steel main body adds a precise structural build. Its listed vehicle application is specific to select Silverado and Sierra HD 8-foot-bed puck systems.

Skip it if you drive a select Ford long-bed puck-system truck; the CURT 16036 A25 is specified for select F-250, F-350 and F-450 models.

Select Silverado and Sierra 2500 or 3500 HD owners with an 8-foot-bed puck system get kingpin-wrapping jaws and a torsion head here. The stated model fit is narrow, so truck application matters.

Listed on Amazon as: A25 5th Wheel Hitch, Compatible with Select Silverado, Sierra 2500, 3500 HD, 8' Bed Puck System

#5 · Highest Capacity

5. CURT PowerRide 30K

• Weight: 152 lb
• Material: CAST STEEL
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: pickup truck

Best for: High-capacity pickup towing.

Why it ranks #5: The 30,000-pound gross trailer weight and 7,500-pound vertical load ratings are the highest stated capacities in this selection.

A 30,000-pound gross trailer rating sets the CURT PowerRide apart for buyers whose setup needs that stated capacity. Its cast yoke and multidirectional head tilt with the trailer, while interlocking jaws wrap the kingpin; the hitch also lists a 7,500-pound vertical load rating and SAE J2638 testing.

The cast yoke and multidirectional head let the hitch tilt with the fifth-wheel trailer, supporting a smoother ride as the trailer moves. Interlocking jaws fully wrap the kingpin attachment to secure the connection, and the ergonomic handle resets automatically after operation to simplify use from the side of the truck bed. Cast steel construction supplies the main body. The 30,000-pound gross trailer and 7,500-pound vertical load ratings set clear capacity limits for matching truck and trailer.

Skip it if you need a slider for truck-bed repositioning; the CURT 16057 A25 Sliding provides 12 inches of travel and a 25,000-pound rating.

Pickup owners needing a hitch rated up to 30,000 pounds can value the PowerRide’s tilting head and kingpin-wrapping jaws. Match both load ratings to the towing setup; this is not a listed slider.

Listed on Amazon as: CURT 16320 PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch, 30,000 lbs

#6 · Automatic Sliding

6. PullRite SuperGlide 20K

• Weight: 216 lb
• Material: Metal
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Trailer, Truck

Best for: Ford puck-system slider users.

Why it ranks #6: This Ford puck-series model has 14 inches of automatic slide; its capture plate is required to activate the sliding cam arm and sold separately.

Fourteen inches of fully automatic slide gives the PullRite SuperGlide a substantial range of movement while towing. This 20,000-pound hitch is specified for Ford OE puck-series use, and removable mounting post assemblies make installation and removal easier when the hitch needs to leave the truck bed.

The 14-inch automatic slide handles hitch movement without requiring the user to reposition it manually during operation. Removable mounting post assemblies support easier installation and removal, an advantage for owners who need bed access or seasonal storage. Its 20,000-pound maximum gross trailer weight and 5,000-pound pin-weight capacity define the stated load limits. A capture plate is required to activate the sliding cam arm, and that plate is sold separately, so it must be part of the setup.

Skip it if you do not want to source a separate capture plate; the CURT 16057 A25 Sliding lists 12 inches of travel without a capture-plate requirement in its supplied facts.

Ford OE puck-system owners needing automatic slide and removable posts should consider this SuperGlide, within its 20,000-pound and 5,000-pound limits. The required, separately sold capture plate is an important setup boundary.

Listed on Amazon as: PullRite 2914 OE Puck Series SuperGlide Hitch 20K for Ford, Black

#7

7. Andersen Ultimate Toolbox

• Weight: 45 lb
• Material: Aluminum
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: Gooseneck-base short-bed owners.

Why it ranks #7: At 45 pounds, its aluminum toolbox model is lighter than the listed conventional hitches and offers 24,000 pounds GTWR.

A remote latch and unlatch cable lets you release this fifth-wheel connection without climbing into the truck bed. The Andersen Ultimate Toolbox Model is listed for short-bed trucks and standard-brand gooseneck hitches, pairing a 24,000-pound GTWR with two height positions to adapt the connection to different truck setups.

The remote cable moves unlatching to a reachable control point outside the bed, simplifying the release workflow. Two height settings—16-1/2 inches and 18-5/16 inches from bed to top of ball mount—give owners options for setup height. Its compatibility with standard-brand gooseneck hitches makes it an alternative connection style for short-bed use, while the aluminum construction and 45-pound listed weight contrast with heavier hitch assemblies when removal or storage matters.

Skip it if you have fifth-wheel base rails and want a rail-mounted hitch; the CURT 16055 converts those rails for gooseneck trailer use.

This is for short-bed owners already using a compatible standard-brand gooseneck hitch who value remote release and two height choices. Its gooseneck-base approach is a key fit boundary.

Listed on Amazon as: ANDERSEN HITCHES | Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection (Toolbox Model) | 13" Tall Base, 24,000 lbs GTWR, 4,500 LBS Tongue Weight | 3220-TBX

#8

8. CURT Q20 Hitch

• Weight: 140 lb
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Trailer, Truck

Best for: Quiet-towing indicator seekers.

Why it ranks #8: The 20,000-pound Q20 uses a spherical axial bearing and a three-position coupling indicator, with fitment details needing verification.

A spherical axial bearing lets the CURT Q20 head tilt in any direction needed, supporting a quiet-riding fifth-wheel connection. Its built-in three-position indicator shows whether the hitch is coupled, uncoupled or ready to tow, giving drivers a visible status check alongside its 20,000-pound gross trailer capacity.

The spherical axial bearing allows the head to tilt in any direction, a feature intended to promote quieter towing and accommodate movement. The three-position coupling indicator makes the connection state visible, helping the user distinguish coupled, uncoupled and ready-to-tow status during hookup. Rated for 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and a 5,000-pound vertical load, it has defined load limits. The Q20 is compatible with a variety of mounting options, though the supplied facts do not name a specific truck platform.

Skip it if you need a stated 30,000-pound capacity; the CURT 16320 PowerRide is rated for 30,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 7,500 pounds vertical load.

The Q20 suits buyers prioritizing a tilting head, visible coupling status and a 20,000-pound capacity. Confirm that one of its compatible mounting options matches your truck and installation before choosing it.

Listed on Amazon as: CURT 16130 Q20 5th Wheel Hitch, 20,000 lbs, Black

#9

9. CURT E16 Hitch

• Weight: 95.1 lb
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: Single-handle coupling.

Why it ranks #9: The 16,000-pound E16 offers dual-axis pivoting and automatic locking, but its listed capacity is lower than most alternatives here.

Automatic locking and a single operating handle make the CURT E16 straightforward to couple, while its dual-axis pivot allows 10 degrees of lateral movement. Rated for 16,000 pounds, it suits buyers seeking a comparatively simple fifth-wheel hitch with an anti-rattle skid plate to help reduce towing noise.

The automatic locking mechanism is intended to make coupling secure without adding a separate locking operation, and the single handle keeps the user interaction simple. Dual-axis pivoting allows 10 degrees of lateral movement, which gives the hitch movement across two axes during towing. Its anti-rattle skid plate helps reduce noise, while compatibility with kingpin extension boxes, including common pivoting pin boxes, broadens the listed connection options. Capacity is limited to 16,000 pounds.

Skip it if you need capacity above 16,000 pounds; the CURT 16057 A25 Sliding is rated for 25,000 pounds and also provides 12 inches of bed travel.

This E16 fits buyers who value single-handle operation, automatic locking and noise reduction in a 16,000-pound hitch. Check that its capacity and mounting arrangement suit your truck and trailer setup.

Listed on Amazon as: CURT 16115 E16 5th Wheel Hitch, 16,000 lbs

#10

10. CURT Rail Gooseneck Adapter

• Weight: 40 lb
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Compatible with Vehicle Type: Truck

Best for: Rail-equipped gooseneck haulers.

Why it ranks #10: This rail-mounted product converts a fifth-wheel rail setup to tow gooseneck trailers; it is not a fifth-wheel trailer hitch.

Four-pin installation and removal lets this CURT adapter clear the truck bed more readily when you switch away from gooseneck towing. It mounts to industry-standard fifth-wheel base rails, converts that setup for gooseneck trailers, and offers a 2-5/16-inch welded ball with a 3-inch rearward offset option.

This adapter makes existing industry-standard fifth-wheel base rails usable for towing a gooseneck trailer, giving a rail-equipped truck another towing configuration. Four-pin installation and removal supports quick removal for truck-bed access. The welded 2-5/16-inch ball provides the gooseneck connection, and the unit can sit over the axle or be flipped for a 3-inch rearward offset. Its listed 25,000-pound capacity is the relevant limit when matching it to a trailer.

Skip it if you tow a fifth-wheel trailer and need a fifth-wheel hitch head; the CURT 16130 Q20 is a 20,000-pound fifth-wheel hitch.

This adapter is for owners with industry-standard fifth-wheel rails who want to tow a gooseneck trailer and retain bed access. It does not couple a fifth-wheel trailer, so choose by trailer type.

Listed on Amazon as: CURT 16055 5th Wheel Rail Gooseneck Hitch, 25,000 lb, 3" Offset