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  1. 5th Wheel Hitch
  2. CURT
  3. 16000 lbs GTW
  4. OEM - GM
  5. Sliding 5th Wheel
  6. Standard - Double Jaw
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1997 Chrysler Intrepid
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16K

Part Number: C23VJ
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$1,777.85
5th Wheel Hitch
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1997 Chrysler Intrepid

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Heavy-duty 5th-wheel trailer hitch has interlocking jaws, a torsion head, and a color-coded lock indicator for safety and security. Non-binding slider ensures proper clearance during slow turns. OEM adapter rails included. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT 5th wheel hitch part number C23VJ or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Chevy/GMC Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16K. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT 5th Wheel Hitch - C23VJ

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Smooth, Quiet Towing: Interlocking 2-jaw system grips the king pin 360° to cut rattle and noise.
  • Clear Coupling Status: Color-coded 3-point indicator shows when it’s ready to couple, tow, or uncouple.
  • Easy Turning in Tight Spots: Non-binding S20 slider gives 12" fore/aft travel for slow-speed turns.
  • Built for Heavy Loads: Rated 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs vertical load for secure 5th-wheel towing.
  • Quick Removal by One Person: 1-pin head release lets you lift the hitch out without extra help.

Features to know about

Built for Confident 5th Wheel Towing: 16,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit

This heavy-duty 5th wheel hitch is rated for 16,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 4,000 lbs vertical load limit, giving you solid pulling strength for big campers and RVs. The sturdy steel construction and carbide powder coat finish hold up to miles of towing while staying corrosion resistant. It’s the kind of build that feels solid every time you back in, lock up, and hit the road.

A Quieter, More Secure Connection: Interlocking Dual-Jaw System with 360-Degree Contact

The interlocking two-piece jaw wraps fully around the king pin to provide 360-degree contact. That means less rattle, less movement, and a tighter grip than slide-bar setups. The result is a quieter ride and a more secure connection that feels steady and locked-in every time you tow.

Close-up of CURT A16 fifth-wheel hitch dual interlocking jaws showing secure 360-degree king pin contact for stable towing.

Stay in Control at a Glance: Three-Point Color-Coded Lock Indicator

No guessing if you’re coupled or ready to tow. The color-coded system shows red for uncoupled, yellow for ready to couple, and green for tow. The indicators are visible from the cab, so you can confirm your connection before you roll out. And when you unhook, the handle resets itself to the ready-to-couple position automatically.

Smooth Turning in Tight Spots: Non-Binding S20 Slider with 12" Travel

For short-bed trucks or tight maneuvering situations, the non-binding S20 slider gives you 12 inches of travel front to back. It moves easily under load at slow speeds to prevent the trailer from contacting the cab during sharp turns. It automatically latches in both directions so you only need to get out once when repositioning.

Easy Setup and Removal: Drop-In Rail Adapter and One-Pin Head Removal

Installation is straightforward with the included rail adapter that drops right into the factory puck receivers and pins in place quickly. Two built-in zerk fittings make lubrication simple, while the fast one-pin head removal lets one person lift off the head without tools. When it’s time to clear your truck bed, it breaks down fast so you can switch from tow mode back to truck bed use in minutes.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs

Dimensions

  • Slider travel: 12" front to back
  • Hitch height: 17-1/2" - 21-1/2"

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

Diagram of CURT A16 fifth-wheel hitch three-point color-coded indicator system showing red for uncoupled, yellow for coupling, and green for towing.

  • 3-Point indicator system: color coding tells you if hitch is ready to uncouple, couple, or tow
  • Peace of mind: Curt's color-coded lock indicator lets you look at the indicator - either the one on the handle or the one on the hitch itself - to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green).

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Installation Details C23VJ Installation instructions



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Video Transcript for Checking Out the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package

Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Curt 5th Wheel Adapter Rails for your Chevrolet and GMC trucks that have the factory 5th wheel prep package. Now, this is a custom fit part, it is designed to fit the 2016 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with the OEM prep package, and on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show you if this will work for your application. Now, this will let you easily transfer your existing 5th wheel hitch from a previous truck to the new factory underbed puck equip trucks. This will convert the factory underbed system to the standard 5th wheel base rails. Now, they do use a quarter-turn anchoring system for quick installation and removal, wanna zoom in to show you a close up of that.

We're just gonna do one corner, but you'll do this at each corner, there's four corners. But basically, when you go to install this, what you'll do is pop off this clip, and then you'll rotate this handle out a quarter of a turn, and when you do that, if you noticed right down here, this tab is rotating also, so that'll open it up. You'll do that at each corner, and now, you're ready to drop this whole system right into the underbed factory system. Once you drop it in, the tabs will drop into place, you'll rotate this handle back just like that, and it rotates that tab to lock it in, and again, you'll do it at all four corners. Once you get it locked in, put your pin and clip back in, and that locks the handle in place, you're all ready to go.

You can also adjust the anchors right here, these can be adjusted to help eliminate any chucking between the legs and the underbed platform, right here you can put a wrench in here, there's a cotter pin that you can pull out, put a wrench in here, and tighten it up or loosen it, whatever you need to. Now, this does also include the four pins and clips that'll allow you to secure the 5th wheel to these adapter rails. Again, the specs on this, it is designed to fit the Chevrolet and GMC trucks with the 5th wheel prep package, capacity on this is 30,000 pounds gross towing weight capacity, and it has a 7,500 pound vertical load limit. But that should do it for the review on this Curt 5th Wheel Adapter Rails for the Chevrolet and GMC trucks with the factory 5th wheel prep package..

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Works really well and easy to install. My only gripe is the cam lock adjuster. The nut has holes in it for a cotter pin but they are at 1/4 turn intervals so its either really tight or kinda loose nothing in the middle. Also to get the cotter pin out is an absolute pain in the butt inside the rails. Once all put together and mostly adjusted its easy in and out works great good quality. Oh and if you use the outside most slot in the rail be sure to put the pin in from the inside and the spring clip facing out or the cam lock will hit the pin and wont open all the way.
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Looks good just opened the box. Waiting for mounting brackets.
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Product was as described. Fit and price were great. Just wish shipping would treat the package as their own. First couple pictures are from damage due to shipper carelessness.
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Awesome product! Directions easy to follow and installation was a breeze. Highly recommend!
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Exactly what I ordered. Free shipping and only less than a week and it's in hand.
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Very easy to install Alex at etrailer is too notch
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The product worked just like it was suppose to. The only problem I had is when I took off from a stop there was a looseness. I could not tell if it was from the 5th wheel or the puck adapter. I will have to research it more.
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2016 GMC Sierra 2500
Easy to assemble and install. Item is heavy gauge steel and very well constructed. Only downside is the removal and re-install of the cotter pins for adjusting the hold down locks. Small hitch pin clips would make adjustment easier.
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good product
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Alex at E trailer was fantastic. Very helpful in assisting me with this purchase. And to top it off, everything worked perfectly. Thanks Alex
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
The shipping was fast. Ordered late Sunday and got it by Wednesday with the free shipping.
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quick and easy. Fits perfect.
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One year in and no issues. Performs well hauling a 42.5 RV
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Works at is should. Would recommend.
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Fast delivery and easy install took about 45 min
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The hitch was shipped early. Truely appreciate Vicki's help. Thank you
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Best customer service I seen in a long time .
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Verry satisfied with this company fast shipping!!!
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Everything from order to install went perfect!
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2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
works great
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