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This E16 fifth-wheel hitch is made from sturdy steel with a carbide black finish and rated for 16,000 lbs gross towing weight and 4,000 lbs vertical load. It’s strong, secure, and ready for serious towing duty. The solid construction and included base rails give you a dependable connection you can trust mile after mile.
Hooking up on uneven ground is easier with the E16’s dual-pivoting head. It moves up to 10 degrees side-to-side so the king pin slides in smoothly and locks down tight. An anti-rattle skid plate keeps things quiet and steady while you drive, cutting down on noise and movement between truck and trailer.
Once the king pin slides in, the auto-locking slide-bar jaw secures it automatically. A rear steel tension bar clamps around the king pin to reduce rattle and movement so your setup feels locked-in. You can even add a padlock (sold separately) for extra peace of mind when parked or on the road.
The included S20 non-binding slider gives you 12 inches of fore/aft travel to create clearance during slow turns. When maneuvering in tight spaces, it slides the hitch back toward the tailgate to help prevent cab-to-trailer contact. The non-binding design makes operation smooth so you can focus on driving instead of wrestling with your hitch.
Getting your trailer level is simple thanks to four height settings ranging from 14 to 17 inches. These adjustments help you fine-tune your setup for different trailers or load conditions. Once dialed in, the hitch provides a solid, even connection that makes towing smoother and more controlled.
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.
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Jonathon
2/8/2020
Was easy to install
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