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The Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider is made for dependable performance when pulling heavy fifth wheels. With a gross towing weight rating of 16,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs, it’s a solid setup for serious hauls. The steel construction with a carbide black finish gives it the strength and durability needed for long trips and heavy loads. Once mounted, it feels secure and steady—just what you want when you’re covering big miles with a full-size trailer behind you.
Hooking up feels straightforward thanks to the auto-locking, slide-bar jaw design. As soon as the king pin slides in, the slide bar locks automatically, while the rear tension bar clamps down to keep everything tight. This setup minimizes rattle and movement for a smoother ride and reduces the extra noise that can wear on you over long drives. It’s a simple, reliable mechanism that makes connecting and disconnecting less of a chore.
For short-bed setups or tighter spaces, the S20 slider lets the hitch travel 12 inches front to back so you get more room between cab and trailer during slow turns. The non-binding design means it slides easily even under load, helping prevent contact between truck and trailer when maneuvering in campsites or parking lots. It’s one of those features that adds peace of mind every time you need that extra clearance.
Getting the trailer level is key for smooth towing, and this hitch gives you flexibility with a 4-position height adjustment ranging from 14" to 17". The dual-pivot head with 10 degrees of lateral movement helps line things up even on uneven ground. Plus, the anti-rattle skid plate keeps things quiet while towing, so your truck and trailer feel in sync from hookup to highway speeds.
The E16 comes ready to install with base rails and an installation kit included. The setup process is straightforward and designed for easy alignment so you can get towing faster. Once in place, it provides a sturdy mounting point that stays solid mile after mile without constant adjustment or fine-tuning.
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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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