The CURT PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch Universal is designed for customers who need professional-grade 5th wheel towing strength in a universal rail-compatible setup. Built for compatible pickup truck applications, this hitch gives customers a heavy-duty connection point for large fifth wheel campers, RV trailers, toy haulers, and other high-capacity fifth wheel trailer setups. The universal design is made to work with compatible CURT 5th wheel rails or other industry-standard rail systems, giving customers a strong PowerRide towing platform without being locked into a single factory prep layout.
PowerRide is built for customers who want serious towing capability with easier day-to-day operation. The 30,000 lb. gross trailer weight rating and 7,500 lb. vertical load rating make it a strong option for larger fifth wheel trailers when properly matched to the truck, trailer, rail system, brackets, and lowest-rated towing component. For customers hauling heavy campers or larger recreational trailers, this hitch provides the strength needed for confident towing while still focusing on usability inside the truck bed.
The cast steel construction gives the hitch a strong foundation for demanding trailer use. A multi-directional cast yoke head helps the hitch move with the trailer connection, supporting smoother operation over highways, campground roads, fuel stations, driveway transitions, and uneven pavement. This head movement helps reduce the harsh feel that can come from heavy fifth wheel towing and gives customers a more controlled connection between the truck and trailer.
CURT's interlocking jaw system wraps around the kingpin to help create a secure connection with reduced chucking. Integrated wear plates support smoother operation while helping reduce the need for messy grease at the connection point. The self-resetting handle helps simplify coupling after uncoupling, and the three-position coupling indicator gives customers a clear visual reference before towing.
The universal rail-compatible layout makes this hitch a strong choice for customers building or updating a traditional above-bed fifth wheel towing system. The hitch includes the PowerRide head and legs, while compatible rails and brackets must be matched separately to the truck and towing setup. When installed with the proper rail system, the hitch drops into the base rail slots and secures with rail mount pins and clips for a familiar above-bed fifth wheel connection.
The one-pin head removal design helps make the hitch easier to separate into more manageable sections when customers need to remove it from the truck bed. Strategic grip points provide better handling when moving, storing, or repositioning the hitch components. Whether customers are upgrading for large fifth wheel campers, RV travel, toy haulers, heavy trailer towing, long-distance trips, or a universal rail-compatible truck bed setup, the CURT PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch Universal delivers 30K towing strength with smoother operation and easier handling. Now Available at LEER!
Features & Specifications
Product Type: Universal 5th wheel hitch
Brand: CURT
Series: PowerRide
Vehicle Fitment: Pickup truck 5th wheel towing applications with compatible above-bed rail systems
Mounting Location: Truck bed
Gross Trailer Weight Capacity: 30,000 lbs.
Vertical Load Capacity: 7,500 lbs.
Mounting Style: Compatible CURT or industry-standard 5th wheel base rails
Material: Cast steel
Head Design: Multi-directional cast yoke head
Jaw Design: Interlocking jaws with full kingpin contact
Height Adjustment: 4 inch adjustment range
Testing: SAE J2638 tested
Finish: Dark grey teridium finish
Functionality:
- Supports heavy-duty fifth wheel towing for compatible pickup truck applications.
- Universal rail-compatible design works with selected above-bed fifth wheel base rail systems.
- 30,000 lb. gross trailer weight rating helps support larger fifth wheel trailer setups.
- Multi-directional head movement helps promote smoother towing and easier coupling.
- Interlocking jaws fully wrap the kingpin to help reduce chucking.
- Self-resetting handle helps simplify the coupling process after uncoupling.
- Three-position coupling indicator gives customers a clear connection-status reference.
- One-pin head removal helps break the hitch into smaller sections for easier handling.
Why Choose
This product is ideal for customers who want 30K fifth wheel towing strength with universal above-bed rail compatibility and easier PowerRide operation.
- Provides a professional-grade towing platform for large fifth wheel trailers.
- Universal rail-compatible design supports traditional above-bed fifth wheel installations.
- Cast steel construction gives the hitch a strong foundation for demanding towing needs.
- Multi-directional head movement helps create a smoother and more controlled towing feel.
- Interlocking jaws help improve kingpin contact and reduce unwanted trailer movement.
- Self-resetting handle and coupling indicator help make hookup more confident.
- One-pin head removal helps make the hitch easier to move, store, or remove from the truck bed.
- Strong choice for RV travel, large campers, toy haulers, long-distance towing, and heavy trailer use.
What's Included
- CURT PowerRide 30K 5th wheel hitch head
- Fixed 5th wheel legs
- Rail mount pins and clips, when included
- Mounting hardware, when included
- Installation instructions
Note: Confirm included components before installation.
Installation Notes
- Designed for compatible pickup truck bed fifth wheel towing applications using matching above-bed rails and mounting brackets.
- Confirm truck bed length, base rail compatibility, bracket requirements, trailer weight, pin weight, and turning clearance before ordering.
- Rails and brackets must be matched separately when they are not included with the selected configuration.
- Always confirm gross trailer weight, vertical load, trailer compatibility, truck towing limits, hitch height, rail rating, and the lowest-rated towing component before use.
Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.
Warranty Information
CURT Warranty
CURT PowerRide 30K fifth wheel hitches include limited lifetime warranty coverage with one-year finish and one-year parts coverage.
Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, electrical issues, overloading, tampering, impact damage outside warranty terms, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.
