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The Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch with S20 Slider is rated for 16,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 4,000 lbs vertical load limit. Its sturdy, steel construction with a carbide black finish gives a strong, no-nonsense feel when you’re hitched up and on the road. This heavy-duty build provides a solid connection that’s ready for long hauls and big trailers, giving you the confidence to tow securely every time.
Once the king pin slides into place, the auto-locking slide-bar jaw secures it automatically. A rear steel tension bar clamps around the king pin to minimize rattle and movement, creating a quieter, more stable connection. That firm grip means less play between truck and trailer, so you can tow smoothly without the constant clunking or shifting that can wear on both rig and driver.
The dual-pivoting head makes lining up on unlevel ground simple. With 10 degrees of side-to-side movement, the head follows the trailer naturally as you back in, helping the king pin glide into place without binding. The anti-rattle skid plate helps keep things quiet during travel so each hookup feels controlled and consistent.
For those slow turns where clearance matters most, the non-binding S20 slider provides 12 inches of front-to-back travel. Sliding the hitch toward the tailgate gives extra space between cab and trailer at low speeds, reducing worry about contact during sharp turns. The S20 anchors to any industry-standard rails for reliable strength and stability when repositioned.
With four height positions ranging from 14 inches to 17 inches, this setup lets you dial in the right level for your towing setup. That flexibility helps achieve proper bed rail clearance and keeps your trailer running level behind you. The included base rails and installation kit make mounting straightforward so you can get on the road sooner.
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
Claire H.
10/14/2026
Glad we could get your order shipped out quickly! Thanks for choosing etrailer. We appreciate it!
Brian J.
8/27/2024
The hitch works ok there seems to be a lot of movement on the slide rails .the camper chucks back and forth and makes a lot of clunking noises.I really don’t need the slide hitch for my truck with a short bed. I would not recommend.
Andrew W.
9/2/2024
This hitch system works great if you dont have the puck system. It does take some time, but if you watch the Curt Video its fairly easy to install.
Allen
3/22/2023
Great, no issue with the unit, works as it should! Installation when I installed was easy.
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Jenny N.
10/21/2021
You are correct that the bolt location is difficult to access. I reached out to Curt who advised that depending on the application and installer, it can be easier to remove the wheels for additional working room.