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This hitch brings solid performance for hauling big fifth wheels. With a gross towing weight rating of 16,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs, it’s built to handle large campers or toy haulers with confidence. The sturdy steel construction and carbide black finish give it the rugged durability needed for long hauls and tough roads, so you can rely on it trip after trip.
The auto-locking, slide-bar jaw mechanism wraps around the king pin and locks automatically once coupled. A rear tension bar clamps down on the king pin to tighten the hold and minimize rattle or movement. That means fewer clunks and more peace of mind when towing. Add in the anti-rattle skid plate, and you get a smooth, quiet ride that feels steady from hookup to highway speed.
The non-binding S20 slider gives you 12 inches of fore and aft travel for tight maneuvering at slow speeds. It’s designed to provide clearance between your cab and trailer when making sharp turns, helping prevent contact during slow backing or parking. The design slides freely without binding, so you can move through turns smoothly without fighting resistance or jerky movement.
With a 4-position height adjustment range between 14" and 17", it’s easy to get your trailer level and fine-tune bed rail clearance. The dual-pivoting head adds 10 degrees of lateral movement, which helps the king pin glide into place even on uneven ground. That flexibility makes for faster hookups and less hassle lining everything up before you hit the road.
Installation is simple with the included rail adapter that drops right into your factory-installed prep package. You just pin the hitch to the rails—no complex alignment or extra tools needed. When you’re ready to remove it, the modular design lets you lift it out in manageable pieces so clearing your truck bed takes less time and effort.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey guys, this is Jake here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be going over the CURT E16 replacement 5th wheel head. This is designed to replace your E16 5th wheel head. If you've already got one and you're wanting to replace it. If it got damage or if it's old and rusty this is gonna be a perfect fit. It's also gonna come with the replacement bracket.
If you'd like to swap out the head on the S20 which is their new slider base, you can put this in, mount it to the correct height and then put this hitch head right in the top of it. You are gonna get all the replacement parts that initially come with the kit so you'll get new hardware, new pins, a new handle, and this bracket. The best way to get this set up inside the S20 base is to set your head height with the bracket first and then set the head on top of it. Now with our new hardware, we can set the height of our hitch a lot easier than a lot of other hitches out there. A lot of 'em are gonna have to set it with the head attached but this bracket only weighs about 10 pounds so it's really easy to get it in place.
Now to get your new head in place, it's as simple as setting it on top of the bracket. And again, it will come with two new pins. And that's, I think that's kind of nice 'cause when you're replacing you know, new parts you'd like to put new hardware in too 'cause chances are these are gonna be pretty wore out. So some of the reasons why you would need to replace your 5th wheel head is if it's got a lot of rust on it it's gonna start to affect the integrity of the strength of the hitch itself. So if it's got too much rust you might think about replacing it.
If you've not been using enough grease or any grease at all this head can start to score and once it starts scoring you can't really go back 'cause it needs a smooth surface to slide on your kingpin base. Another reason is your grease gets dirty that can cause scoring. If you're not using a lube plate. There's a lot of different reasons of why you would need to replace this head. If your mechanism isn't working correctly anymore.
But it's good to know that you can just replace the head. But with that being said, a lot of people what they'll do is they'll, if they have an A16 or an E16 head and they have the traditional base but they get a new vehicle and they'd like to switch to the slider, you can keep your old head, get the slider, and then later on you can replace the head. So there's several different options and reasons of why you would need a new E16 head. Well, with all that being said, we've got it all installed it's ready to go, and it's ready for our next trip.
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