Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs

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Replacement head unit fits Curt A20 fifth-wheel trailer hitches. Call 800-298-1624 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C16540 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.

CURT Accessories and Parts - C16540

Replacement head unit fits Curt A20 fifth-wheel trailer hitches.

Features:

Replaces head unit on your Curt A20 5th-wheel trailer hitch
Provides 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact with interlocking dual jaw
Ensures secure towing with 3-point, color-coded lock indicator system
Fully articulates for controlled coupling and a stable, quiet ride
Removes quickly and easily with 1 pin
Lockable handle lets you easily secure trailer to hitch with padlock (sold separately)
2 Built-in zerk fittings for easy lubrication
Included plastic lube plate lets king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
Constructed of sturdy steel with durable, carbide powder coat finish

Specs:

Application: Curt A20 5th-wheel trailer hitch (C16140)
Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 5,000 lbs
Weight:
- Head: 47 lbs
- Center: 42 lbs

16540 Curt A20 Fifth-Wheel-Trailer Hitch Head Unit

Customer Reviews

Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs - C16540

Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (18 Customer Reviews)

Order: Replacement head unit fits Curt A20 fifth-wheel trailer hitches.

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by: Brad08/09/2020

Excellent product - nice & smooth operation during towing (works well in conjunction with LCI Rota-Flex pin box. Easy to hook/unhook. etrailer provides good prices and free shipping. I am very satisfied and would recommend this purchase to others.

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Comments

Hitch still works as intended. Im very happy with the hitch.

Brad - 08/10/2021

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by: John12/06/2019

Legs and 5th wheel head purchased separately fit my new 2020 Sierra 2500 HD perfectly. Directions to assemble were easy to follow. Thank you etrailer

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by: Bradley01/27/2022 One Year Later

Still works great Easy to use and hook up

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by: Tim09/23/2020

heavy part traveled most of the way across the country, arrived in great shape right on time

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use it all the time, works great

Tim - 09/24/2021

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by: Julia03/31/2019

Purchased this to replace and older one. Curt Products are the best and eTrailer has the best prices on the whole internet. Fast delivery and never had any problems with shipping. We purchase all of our camper needs from them exclusively. Check them out you can't go wrong.

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by: Sam01/11/2018

This hitch was very easy to install. It did come missing one of the bolts to attach the head to the base. I contacted George at etrailer customer service and he sent the replacement bolt out ASAP and I got it in just a couple of days. Got the hitch completely installed and it seems to operate just fine. Haven't towed with it yet but it functions fine. I highly recommend etrailer.com for their outstanding customer service.

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by: Richard02/12/2020

Great price, great product , fast shipping and fabulous service! Very simple to assemble and install.

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by: Barry10/26/2021

Delivered and installed. Thank you for your help

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by: Tom H.01/12/2017

Received my Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Head, but have not had a chance to try it out yet. I am very pleased with the quality of its' components and from what I read of the reviews, most had nothing but praise for this F.W. Hitch. etrailer has a great product at a great price and the shipping was free. Thanks.

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by: Mark09/27/2020

The Hitch Head arrived on time and was very easy to install. Etrailer is a great company to work with and carry top notch products!

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by: Bob06/02/2021 One Year Later

Good product. It has performed very well

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by: James06/04/2021 One Year Later

Just what I needed.

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by: Ryan P.10/03/2019

Great replacement hitch head.

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by: William05/17/2020 One Year Later

Customer service with this company is excellent if you have a problem. If you have a problem with their product they will go to great length to solve it for you

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by: Walter08/20/2020

Good people to work with. hitch worked as it should.

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by: James09/26/2020

Excellent service

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by: Mike02/25/2021

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by: Anthony03/26/2021

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Dimensions of the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Part # C16540
I went out to our warehouse and measured the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16540 for you. The base of the unit is 18" wide and the bolt holes are spaced 4" apart top to bottom on center. I have attached a few photos showing both of these measurements for you as well.
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Gooseneck To 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2017 Nissan Titan XD
In order to tow a 5th wheel trailer with the gooseneck hitch installed on your 2017 Nissan Titan XD you will want to use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package part # C16540-16026. This hitch will work well with your factory gooseneck hitch allow you to have both 5th wheel and gooseneck towing capabilities.
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Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2018 Nissan Titan XD with Factory Gooseneck
For your 2018 Nissan Titan XD that is equipped with the factory gooseneck I highly recommend the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16540-16026 for a few reasons. This particular hitch features an interlocking 2-jaw locking system that will provide a secure connection to the trailer while also reducing movement and rattle during travel. Its fully articulating torsion head allows for an extremely smooth ride and the 3-Point indicator system is a unique feature that eases hookup by using...
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Can the Replacement Base Legs # C16906 be Used with the Curt A20 # C16540 for Stationary Hitch
If you are able to make those tight turns with the 6-1/2 foot bed on your 2008 GMC Sierra then you can substitute the Replacement Base Legs # C16906 for the sliding legs that your Curt A20 # C16540 head unit is currently using.
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Does Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hich Only Need New Legs to go From GM Truck to 2018 Ford F-250?
You are correct that with the Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch, the head unit # C16540 only needs hitch legs # C16017 to be used in a 2018 Ford F-250 with the puck system.
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Does Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Fit Curt Slider Base for Ford OEM Rail Kits
Yes the Curt A20 hitch head part # C16540 does fit the Ford OEM slider base part # C16020 that you referenced.
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Can the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Nissan Titan XD Prep Package be Installed by One Person
The Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package # C16026 weighs roughly 129 lbs. Whether one person can install it or not is going to depend on the strength of the person. I have included a video that shows one person moving the hitch legs around in the bed of the truck alone to install them.
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Replacement Base Legs for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
The Replacement Base Legs for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16906 are for the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch head such as the # C16540. You can swap the legs if your hitch head is similar to this.
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Using Replacement Base Legs for Curt A20 Hitch head, # C16540
If you have the 20K Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch head, # C16540 yes you can use the Replacement Base Legs for Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch, # C16906.
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Why Does the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Nissan Titan XD Say for Long Beds Only
The reason the Curt OEM 5th Wheel Hitch Legs for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package # C16026 say they are intended for long bed trucks is because they are fixed legs instead of a slider. What this comes down to is turning clearance. Any bed length under 8' either needs a sliding hitch or a rotating pin box to allow for the needed clearance when making turns at slow speeds. You having a rotating pin box solves that issue for you. There is one other thing you will need to pay attention...
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Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Nissan Titan XD
For a 5th wheel hitch that will work with the factory puck system on your 2017 Nissan Titan XD, I recommend taking a look at the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16540-16026 for rotating pin boxes. The Curt 5th Wheel Hitch has a 2-jaw locking system that provides a 360-degree jaw-to-kingpin contact, a 3-point indicator system that will tell you if the hitch is ready to uncouple, couple or tow, and a unique spherical axial bearing that allows easy pivoting of the hitch head. Since...
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Curt A-20 for Nissan Titan HD Compatibility with Reese Revolution or Sidewinder Pin Box
The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package # C16540-16026 is compatible with a revolution pin box. In fact there is a custom wedge I recommend for that application. It is the Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A16 and A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16992. This will give you the best fit available for your Reese Revolution to work properly. I've attached a video to assist.
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How To Remove the Head on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
If you are trying to remove the head from the center section on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider part # C16530-16020 then you will need to remove a pin, clip and cap from each side as you can see in the attached photo. If you have already done this then most likely you will just need to use more force in order to do so as they can be rather hard to remove. If you will be frequently removing the head then the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16540 would have been...
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 GMC Sierra 2500
If you were to purchase the Curt # C16540 A20 5th wheel hitch head/center section plus the # C16024 legs for the 2020 GM fifth wheel prep package, you would indeed have a complete hitch with everything necessary included. If you wanted to install a 7-way in your truck bed, you'd need part # 20110. I've linked to a video showing a typical installation of the # 20110.
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What Bolt/Size Do I Need to Attach My Curt A20 Hitch # C16540 To My Slider Base for Standard Rails?
I went ahead and confirmed with my contact at Curt that the hardware that you need for attaching your Curt Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16540 to your 20k roller base are standard bolts (not Curt specific) that are 14mm x 2 mm per thread and 45mm long. If you need a set, Curt sells them. The bolts are the Replacement Head Mounting Hardware for Curt 5th Wheel Slider Hitches # C35UR. This set of 4 is all the bolts you need for the installation.
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Can Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Fit on Curt Fifth Wheel Leg Kit C16021
The leg kit part # C16021 is compatible with a Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Head part # C16540 like what you have. These two parts together give you the part # C16044.
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Does Curt A20 and Q20 Slider Hitches Use Same Slider Assembly
Yes, a Curt A20 hitch head like part # C16540 will fit the Curt R20 slider part # C16550 that you referenced. The Curt A20 Slider Kit part # C16541 is actually just these two part numbers.
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Leg Kit to Adapt Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch to 2020 Chevy Silverado OEM Rail Kit
The 2020 GM rail kit actually changed from 2019 so the leg kit you'd need for your 2020 Chevy Silverado is the part # C16024 but it will allow you to do what you are wanting to do by connecting your A20 head # C16540 to it to give you a complete hitch.
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How To Upgrade from a Curt A16 to A20/A25 5th Wheel Hitch
In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 you'd need a new head, the Curt A20 Head part # C16540 or the Curt A25 Head part # C16580. These will both work with the base for a Curt A16 Hitch.
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Does Curt A25 Slider Hitch Fit 2020 Ford F-350 Short Bed
The Curt fifth wheel slider part # C16020 does fit the factory rail kit of your 2020 Ford F-350 and it weighs 170 lbs. The A25 head part # C16580 would then be a really great option and would easily tow your trailer. The head weighs 97 lbs. The A20 head part # C16540 is actually listed as weighing more at 104 lbs.
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Can the Curt E16 Head Be Swapped Out for the Curt A16/A20 Head
Yes, the Curt E16 Hitch Head can be swapped out for the Curt A-Series or Q-Series. The A-Series is the new design and what I recommend using. It has a more secure locking jaw system than the Q-Series among a few other things. I recommend using part # C16520 or if you want to upgrade capacity, part # C16540 for 20,000 lbs.
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Is Curt Q20 Head Compatible With Curt A20 Legs
I checked with Curt for you, and the head unit of the Curt Q20 is not compatible with the legs of the Curt A20 as they mount differently. So what you would need instead is the head unit of the A20, which is the Replacement Head Unit for Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16540. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.
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Adapter Plate for a 2016 Nissan Titan XD with Factory Puck System
Yes, the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # DM6200 will fit your 2016 Nissan Titan XD and allow for the use of most 5th wheel hitches that use industry standard rails (ISR) for the exception of the B&W Patriot Slider. For an option that will not require an adapter, I recommend using the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16540-16026 as long as you have the 8' bed. The Curt A20 is specifically designed to work with the factory puck system in your Titan XD. It has a 20,000 lb towing...
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Can the Slide Base On a Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch Be Replaced
I do have an option for you but the Reese Elite Series Slider Base part RP30070 as you have come to find out is no longer available through the manufacturer or other vendors such as ourselves. That said, the cost of replacing this base if it were even available is going to be about the same as a new 5th wheel hitch so that should lighten the blow a bit. This is also an excellent time to upgrade. I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel Round Tube Slider Base part # C16020 with the Head Unit for...
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