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Replacement Head Unit for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs
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Replacement Head Unit for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs

Part Number: C16515
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Replacement hitch head fits Curt E16 fifth-wheel trailer hitches. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C16515 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Head Unit for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C16515

  • 5th Wheel Hitch
  • Head
  • Head Assembly
  • CURT
  • E16

Replacement hitch head fits Curt E16 fifth-wheel trailer hitches.


Features:

  • Replacement head unit fits Curt E16 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Auto-locking, slide-bar jaw mechanism provides superior security
    • Rear steel bar works with slide bar to clamp around king pin, minimizing rattle and movement
    • Lockable with padlock (sold separately)
  • 4-Position height adjustment for multiple towing applications
  • Dual-pivoting head with 10-degree lateral movement for simple hookup
    • Permalube pivot bushings increase hitch life and reduce maintenance
  • Anti-rattle skid plate provides smooth, quiet ride
    • Nylon lube plate (sold separately) will help to prevent scratches on skid plate and to let king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
  • Sturdy, steel construction with carbide black finish


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
  • Weight:
    • Head: 44 lbs
    • Center: 16 lbs


Note: Will not work with the Curt 16115.



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4.5

39 reviews
Replacement hitch head fits Curt E16 fifth-wheel trailer hitches.

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Perfect replacement part. Great price and fast free shipping. Can't go wrong with etrailer.



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Great price. Fast free shipping. Perfect replacement part. Highly recommend this dealer.



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Replacement for one that got destroyed. The Curt hitch is easy to replace parts. Etrailer processed my order and shipped the same day.



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It's great that you sell just the head portion of the hitch as that is all I needed. Fast delivery. I know it's not your fault, but the box was destroyed. I'll let you know if any parts are missing

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Etrailer Expert

Brooke M.

9/6/2023

Yes, please do! We for sure want you to have all the pieces that come with it.

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Anthony

9/2/2024

Hitch has worked great. No issues



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I recently purchased a Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch for my Ford F350. The directions were straight forward and the installation was very easy. I will be hauling an 11,000 pound Fifth Wheel Camper with this E16 Hitch. The hitch is well build and of very good quality.



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Strong and simple. Built great, works great. If you need a basic 5th wheel hitch you'd be hard pressed to find a better value.
Side note: The handle can't open fully with my bed boxes in place. I did contact Curt who said there was not a shorter handle option. Not Curt's fault. They suggested cutting the handle down to fit. I didn't want to damage the handle so instead I built myself a shorter handle out of some pipe fittings. I believe that's 3/4" pipe but don't quote me on that. the pipe ID was a little bigger than the Curt handle, so I used some pipe tape to create a couple bushings so it didn't rattle. Has worked like a charm.



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Your customer service answered my questions faster than
I thought possible! I ordered a C16991 wedge for a reese revolution
pin box and the C16515 curt head assembly to fit my curt R5
roller hitch. You shipped them and kept me informed and they
arrived very quickly. I installed the head assembly and wedge,
and now am waiting to see how they work when I get our camper in 2
weeks. Keep up the Great Customer Service!



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Ordered a new head for my Curt 5th wheel hitch. Customer support was great and helped me get the correct parts. Etrailer had the best price and free shipping. Order arrived today and included all parts and install instructions. Even included 2 new hitch pins. Great prices, service, and parts. Thanks etrailer



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Bought the E16 5th wheel hitch head on etrailer at a lower price than any other site. Also received free shipping and had it delivered in two days. Great service and Katherine B. was very helpful.



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I had to order this one to be able to lower the hitch as much as possible. I had originally ordered a different model that I really liked. This hitch fit my-curt rails perfect. I always receive great and friendly service. The prices are always great. Keep up the good work. Thanks Natalie for your help.



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Repeat customer. This was a great experience. Ordered a 5th wheel hitch head on March 19. Product was delivered to my front door in northeast Louisiana at/before 0800 on March 22. Great job, etrailer!!!!



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have not hauled trailer yet . mounting the 5th wheel went smoothly



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Staci was great helping make sure the curt c16515 replacement head was the correct one for my old curt E5. I ordered it on Monday and it was here on Wednesday. Outstanding costumer service and free delivery that quick. Thank you



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After using the Curt E16 for seven years with no issues, it was time to replace the head. Product was received in the promised time frame to replace my older E16.



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Good delivery



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Very prompt service



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Purchased as replacement of the original. Good improvements.



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It’s just a basic hitch. Finicky connect and disconnect. Our company has 12 of them and they’re all alike. Super fast shipping, best price and excellent customer service from etrailer as always.



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This part was perfect and exactly what I needed. Great service and very happy with everything.



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Fast shipping,Great quality products,Excellent support staff.



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Product was delivered on time and it was as advertised.



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Product is right, quality is right, service is right, thanks to Lori. John Lewis Aux deputy sheriff



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It is the wrong size. I asked three times for the dimensions and was assured of those. It is 1.75ins narrower than spec’d. You guys suck

Jenny N. profile picture
Etrailer Expert

Jenny N.

11/4/2021

I will have our customer service team reach out to you. This replacement 5th wheel head will fit with the Curt E16 5th wheel trailer hitches.



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Works just the way I hoped it would



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