New Fifth Wheel RV Hitch Tech from CURT!

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[@2Cents100]

I got the Curt Crosswing hitch about 4500 miles ago. I can attest to the fact this hitch is awesome! I was able to get the new adapter mount for the Ram puck system. What I like the most is the weight. I'm a 67 year old disabled vet and I can lift this system with one hand. When I need the bed of my Ram, I can easily dismount this. I've pulled our 5th wheel from Colorado to South Padre Island and then along the coast over to Gulf Shores and then home. About 4500 miles. I purchased the hitch from e-trailer (I get most of my trailer items at e-trailer) and I can't say enough good things about it. It pulled absolutely great. Hitching and unhitching are quick and easy. I swapped out a Curt A20 and saved myself several hundred ponds in cargo alone. The mount for the puck system is great. Four hitch pins lock the hitch to the adapter. Just like placing a hitch into your receiver. Curt has gotten this right!

[@mattc3169]

That last hitch from Curt looks really cool. I love how they keep innovating their products. I’d be very interested in seeing it used and tested and reviewed in real world applications!

[@rayarnold1406]

Any info on lipperts frame warranty will be good with that new hitch? Pretty much cool looking, might give Anderson ultimate hitch a run for its money

[@jeffmay8932]

I personally think the last curt hitch is just Curt's version of the Andersen ultimate fifth wheel hitch which as been out for awhile now. Not saying it's good or bad, just a different twist on an existing mouse trap. Just my opinion. Thanks for the video JD!!

[@brianb-p6586]

Andersen's Ultimate is a ball-and-socket hitch (ball on the hitch frame; socket on the trailer). The Curt CrossWing is not a ball hitch; it has three separate pivot axes. Both systems attach an adapter to the trailer's king pin, but the Andersen Ultimate socket-type coupler is fixed there, while the Curt CrossWing fitting rotates on the king pin as the vehicle combination steers. The second pivot axis is at the pin where the coupling occurs, and the third (lateral) axis is in the pitch compliance feature under the head. While not related in design, the Curt CrossWing is clearly competing for the same market as the Andersen Ultimate. The PullRite SuperLite is in the same market; it is a ball-and socket but with the ball attached to the trailer's king pin and the socket on the frame in the truck.

[@drswanny9000]

Oh, the Crosswing is a very different hitch system. The Anderson hitch voids the Lippert warranty because it adds stress to the pin. The Crosswing looks like a standard 5er hitch to the pin. That is, the stresses at the pin are the same for the Crosswing as it is for the standard 5er hitch. For an Anderson hitch system, the pivot point is extended out in front of the pin. This increases the stress at the pin. Wait, there’s more. The attachment to the truck is behind the axle on the Anderson hitch, it is not for the Crosswing. It is where it is supposed to be. You don’t need chains for the Crosswing. This hitch system is far superior to the Anderson hitch in every way possible.

[@brianb-p6586]

The display @3:04 is interesting, but the segment would be better if the camera was moved to show the display large enough to easily read the labels.

[@jpgale]

The question on the last curt hitch is will it void the frame warranty like the Anderson does

[@dylandelarosa9856]

Trailer or truck frame warranty? You’d figure they would make a hitch that is compatible with all systems and not void warranties.

[@REL3712]

Where did you learn that the Andersen voids frame warranty?

[@jpgale]

@@REL3712 I have been doing some much research this year I am not sure exactly where it is. I do know that Anderson have there website for the hitch details of their frame warranty if the frame manufacturer denies it and I may have found something on Lipperts site.

[@jpgale]

@@dylandelarosa9856 trailer

[@jpgale]

@@REL3712 I would agree that the Anderson is a good hitch option however

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

We sell that Curt E 16 at Princess Auto.

[@kidluk]

When you tested the unicorn Chevy a couple years ago you did not think the Curt hitch had enough clearance. Do you think this one will?

[@keithgehrke3588]

If you are speaking about the bed clearance at the "tail gate" and it's not a hitch issue it;s a Truck/Trailer issue, newer heaver suspension with bigger tires make the truck sit higher, the trailer however still sits at the same height causing the clearance to be tight at the tail gate, if you increase the height of the hitch you do get extra clearance but you still have the issue of the trailer not sitting level and causing an unsafe towing condition, the correct adjustment would be to increase the height of the trailer to sit level with the truck and when that is done you will have the proper clearance needed.

[@pedalwithus]

the last Curt looks very similar to Anderson. Nice choices now for 5ers.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Completely different design though. Andersen is a ball in socket, this is totally different. Wouldn't even come close to infringement of a patent

[@glenntalbot6756]

@@BigTruckBigRV Imitation is the greatest form of flattery

[@rickmorris588]

A youtuber from Canada has the new Curt hitch mounted on a goose ball. I'm not sure how he got it ahead of production but there is a video on it. I'm hoping the other game changer you referred to at the end of this video is on the new Blue Ox 5th wheel hitch.

[@larrycox6614]

Canadian KZbin channel reference please

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Truck King. The hitch has been out for a while.

[@JohnBorgen]

I installed the B&W Turnover Ball this past weekend...I'm ordering this hitch on Friday. I'm picking up my first 5th wheel mid-June. I'm pretty stoked this product hit the market when it did!

[@markkaufman4601]

Looks like it’s trying to copy the Pullrite 2600

[@brianheying4478]

I have the Curt Crosswing hitch in my truck and really like it . One of the things I like is since it is narrow and not bulky it alowes me to move around the truck bed with ease. Gives good clearance between the wheel wells and the hitch

[@Frontpagefab]

Interested in the new Curt hitch. Especially if I can drop it into my existing B&W Gn hitch.

[@michaelr5005]

I recognized your truck and 14ft ultra heavy-duty lowboy hauling a golf cart yesterday (11-12-22) over the harbor bridge and along crosstown. It looked like the golf cart was having an ultra rough ride lol I tried to signal you about the seats on the golf cart nearly bouncing off several times. But you were unaware. Safe travels. I enjoy your videos

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Yeah, that was me. We noticed the seat after getting close to the house. Pretty scary stuff. I didn't think I had to strap the seat down.

[@fr3324nic8]

The last hitch is definitely like the Anderson, but it looks like it will be easier to raise/lower when on an angle. Curious to see reviews when the gooseball version comes out.

[@TheGenerationX894]

I think the last one is an accident waiting to happen. Time will tell, but those two 5/8 head bolts are not going to hold up to 16-20k religiously. I wouldn't use it if they put it in for free.

[@Propnut48]

I have a curt A20 now but was wondering if they will make a retrofit for the head unit as it is held in with a large 1.5” dia pin and sits in a rubber shock absorbing U shaped saddle?

[@rjterry21]

I have an A25 puck in my RAM. Love the hitch. I wouldn't trade it unless perhaps they had a head that fit the base as well as I don't like the way their GN attaches with just float plates. I also double tow and dropping to a 20K hitch isn't necessarily palatable.

[@craigwilliams1073]

Keep educating me!!!! I love all the info you put!!!

[@jnk26]

The single point hitch is 8" back from.the ball mount? That's not keeping the weight over the axle, that adding it 8" aft of axle. Thats not going to be a fun ride in inclement weather. GM hd 6'10" beds gooseneck location 4" aft of axle has the unloading effect on the steer axle(vs 2-4" ahead of the axles centre line)

[@chadhilker6454]

Do you know if this curt crosswind is compatible or has a wedge so it can be used with Curt’s turning point pin box that is standard on grand designs reflection 150 series 5th wheels( brings the swivel point back to the 5th wheel pin box connection so 5.5 ft beds can get 90deg turns) they are both curt lipert products. Will this hitch allow me to place the wedge and utilize this function? Or will I have to find another hitch? If you or anyone else knows please let me know please and thank you

[@BajaGirl302]

We bought a used Fifth wheel last August in Missouri. We were in Arizona and flew in to Missouri to visit with my daughter. It was stored at our friends marina which is where we stayed all summer, and are trying to get back to Arizona still. Bought a used truck after the RV 🤪and it has the Anderson hitch system on it. We have towed many a big boats, although this is our first time towing a fifth wheel. She is 36’ long and to say I’m a bit nervous is an understatement. I guess I we find out😳. I really like the look of that hitch. Since the owners manual is lame, I have been watching a lot of other KZbin channels with fifth wheel trailers. Say a prayer for us 🙏🥰😇

[@paulharney1739]

We are making the switch from a TT to a 5th W. I was all set to use the Reece Goosebox and then I saw this the other day. Which do think will be the better way to go? We have a 2020 Sierra 2500HD AT4 crew with 6'9" bed. Both seem to allow us to not need a slide hitch since they are set back off center towards the tailgate. .

[@TheGenerationX894]

On the curt 30k, the head to side bracket bolts are not long enough. Those are locknuts,and you can see the blue neoprene plastic and the end of the bolt MUST pass through that in order to lock. The bolts are short.

[@mattspence]

I’ve got the Crosswing mounted to the Goosneck ball (Lippert installed it for a commercial). I absolutely love it

[@shfd739]

I like the Crosswing and would be interested if they make a gooseneck version. To use it now I’d have to use the X5 adapter plate then mount the Crosswing. Too many pieces and money compared to an Andersen.

[@msheron]

Looks mighty similar in some forms to the legendary Andersen Hitch. Not saying it is worse or better or even equal, just a lot of similarity in function to a degree. Will be interesting to hear feedback from actual consumers of this hitch. Glad to see manufacturers continuously moving forward.

[@warren7127]

Very "cool"

[@burtbennett]

I've got the Reese M5 hitch ... love the "always ready feature". Been using it for 2 years without issue.

[@carperdiem8754]

Ugh, I dont want the offset, I have a longbed. Is there one with no offset?

[@kevinvanlohuizen2709]

Truck King has that last hitch with the goose ball mount in a recent video.

[@lalabubblestoodles]

I know you probably get asked this daily, but... I have a 2014 Ram 3500 CC SB SRW with a factory gooseneck hitch. We will be purchasing a Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf 287bh within the next couple months. I wanted the Goosebox for it but Forest River said it might ruin their pinbox. GVWR 11525, hitch weight 1325. What hitch should I get to keep my gooseneck hitch?

[@gasgasgas]

I don’t believe the frame is not Lippert made. The goosebox is approved by Lippert on all of their frames.

[@lalabubblestoodles]

@@gasgasgas Thank you, so, what 5th wheel hitch would you recommend that would allow me to keep my gooseball hitch?

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

mmmmm beautiful hitches

[@Propnut48]

So how does it move side to side?

[@brianb-p6586]

The Curt CrossWing? The diagonal pin can rotate in the vee-shaped socket, and the compliant feature under the head may also allow some roll.

[@leeglidewell1473]

I don't know JD, that last hitch from Curt sounds innovative, but it sure looks puny. Be interested to see a bit more about it.

[@dragonbutt]

Literally no one needs a 30k. Its cool though!