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This fifth-wheel hitch is rated for a 16,000-lb gross towing weight and a 4,000-lb vertical load limit. Its sturdy steel construction and carbide black finish give it the strength and durability needed for steady, reliable towing. The design provides a solid connection that feels secure from the moment you hook up to when you reach the campsite.
Hooking up doesn’t have to be a fight. The dual-pivoting head lets the hitch move 10 degrees side-to-side, so it lines up easily even if the ground isn’t perfectly flat. When the king pin slides into place, the auto-locking slide-bar jaw clamps down tight for a smooth connection that stays secure mile after mile.
The E16 uses a slide-bar jaw backed by a rear steel tension bar that clamps around the king pin once coupled. This setup locks automatically in both directions and helps cut down on rattle and movement during travel. The result is a quieter ride and less chucking between truck and trailer.
The included S20 slider gives you 12 inches of fore/aft travel to help with tight turns at slow speeds. It moves smoothly without binding, creating the clearance needed to keep your truck cab and trailer from getting too close when maneuvering in campgrounds or narrow spots.
Getting level is easier with four height positions between 14 and 17 inches. The hitch mounts directly to included above-bed rails and installs with a complete hardware kit. Once set up, it’s ready for long hauls with dependable performance every trip.
Alternate Instructions
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.
Ratings & Reviews
Very fast delivery. Install went good. Video on how to install are a great option if you don't want to read anything. A+++ etrailer I will continue to work through your company. Thank you.
Great product. I have a 2005 F250 SD short bed and the instructions were not written for my truck. The frame plates fit perfect. I did have too drill a new hole in the frame for the front hole on the plate. Over all a great product.
Very good construction, good fit, and easy installation with basic hand tools and an electric drill.
Awesome product good quality finish after a year minimal rust spots but that's just because I banged it a few times little black spray paint get his new
Great fit, just make sure you get the correct drill bits before you start your install. Sems to be holding up very well.
First time ordering from etrailer. Very satisfied with the ease of use of their site. All product came as advertised and shipping was seamless and fast. Will absolutely use etrailer again. Also will recommend to anyone in the market for their products.
First time ordering from etrailer. Very satisfied with the ease of use of their site. All product came as advertised and shipping was seamless and fast. Will absolutely use etrailer again. Also will recommend to anyone in the market for their products.
the response and the information plus the feedback from the second I place the order was great.
Tracking my order was easy and simple. I will share photos once I get a chance to complete the installation and add further comments.
Thank you
Ordered a fifth wheel rail and installation kit. It was delivered on time and was exactly what I ordered.
Custom fit brackets made the job fairly easy, even though this was my first time to install a 5th wheel hitch. The installation took several hours, since I took my time and measured several times before drilling.
Pretty easy to install. As per instructions, I did have to drill one hole in the frame of the truck and Enlarge one hole. This brace system under the bed that attaches to the frame of the truck is a very heavy duty piece of equipment. I feel very safe with this choice because of this fact.
Did the job. Took me about eight hours to install. Had a little clearance problem with a rivet in the truck frame, so I had to do a little grinding to the bracket. But other than that it was good.
The parts arrived on time and undamaged! Always great customer service and timely delivery.
Great recomendation by etrailer. Works great, positive lock and rides great. Im confident with this product, many thanks.
Not installed yet but very fast shipping
Everything was exactly as described. The only thing that could have been different and better with the product in my application was the single front tab on the side plates could have been double, just like the rear of the plates. Simple, easy installation. Did have to drill the front side plate mounting holes in the truck frame, no factory existing holes present, but no problem. The right side front hole is directly behind the shock tower. Over-all a great product.
Second time I have installed Curt kit. Process is fairly easy and instructions are good. Thanks to etrailer.com for great installation videos and quick shipping.
Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Carbide was received very promptly from etrailer.com. The product was a perfect fit and installed very quickly by a trailer and truck company. Thank you for a great product and reliable service.
Fast easy and excellent quality
MY Q16 5TH WHEEL HITCH WORKS WONDERFUL IT IS WAY EASIER THAN THE OTHER TYPES.I GOT RIGHT ON THE MONEY THE 1ST TIME I HOOKED MY 5TH WHEEL.ALSO I BOUGHT THE WIRE HARNESS TO INSTALL IN THE BED OF MY F350 AND IT WAS A BREEZE TO INSTALL.
Put these on my 2006 F250 about a year ago, they have pulled my 10,000 lbs 5th wheel RV like a champ and also a 14,000 lbs skid steer and attachments using the gooseneck adapter like a champ. Only thing that gave out was a tire on the trailer!
Fast shipping need new fith wheel hitch for new truck easy install took 2hrs think you
Not too hard to install holes lined up. Had to make the hole in the frame toward the front larger. After measuring the rails perfect hole placement to installed the rails. Took about 4 hours total. Very good help from the customer service at etrailer to match up the item and also save me a few dollars.
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