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Curt S20 Slider for E16, A16, A20, and Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel
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Curt S20 Slider for E16, A16, A20, and Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel
Part Number: C63DR
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C63DR
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Slider Parts
- Slider
- CURT
- A16
- A20
- E16
Eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns with this non-binding slider. Provides 12" of travel from front to back. For use with Curt E16, A16, A20, and Q20 fifth-wheel trailer hitches. Fits truck beds between 6' and 8' long.
Features:
- Provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
- Prevents trailer from hitting the cab of your pickup during sharp, slow-speed turns
- Works with Curt E16 (16515), A16 (16520), A20 (16140), and Q20 (16530) 5th-wheel trailer hitches rated at 16,000 lbs to 20,000 lbs
- Automatically latches in both directions so you only have to exit the truck once
- Slides smoothly with no binding
- Lever arm is easy to reach and use
- Quiet design eliminates chucking
- Designed for use on trucks with beds shorter than 8'
- Not recommended for use on truck beds shorter than 6'
- Mounts to industry-standard rails
- Constructed of durable, carbide powder coated steel
Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 20,000 lbs
- Travel: 12" front to back
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: When using this slider, your hitch head will not adjust to the lowest height setting.
Most often used on trucks with 6' and 6-1/2' beds, this slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.
16564 Curt S20 Fifth-Wheel Slider - 20,000 lbs
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
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Ratings & Reviews
4.4
14 reviews
by:
Ken L
03/18/2025
With the information provided, I was able to order the correct slider to go with my A20 Curt hitch. Ordering was a breeze. Delivery was beyond my expectations for a heavy item. After watching to etrailer videos, removing my old base and replacing with the S20 was easy. I finally had the opportunity to use the hitch and it works perfectly and gives my the extra inches I did not have with the A20 giving me more rail clearance. The slide mechanism works easily and eliminates to fear of getting into a situation requiring a sharp turn and damaging my truck. Thank you so much.
Ken L.
3/20/2026
Works perfect. Allows me to slide when needed and raised the hitch to a perfect height for rail clearance.
Heather A.
3/20/2026
@KenL It sounds like that S20 slider ended up being exactly what you needed.
Getting that extra rail clearance and having the ability to slide when you need it really takes the stress out of those tighter turns. How's the fifth wheel life treating you lately?
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Mark
05/22/2025
Fit just like it should. Minimum height from the bed to the top is 18 inches, 1 1/2 inches higher than the fixed legs I had. I raised the pin box one inch to compensate, that's as high as the pin box will go. We leave tomorrow on a 600 mile trip. I'll let you know how it rode. BTW, packaging was good when received!
Gwendolyn Y.
5/26/2025
I hope you have a fantastic trip, Mark! Cant wait to hear how to towing went as well as all the fun you had!
Gwendolyn Y.
5/27/2025
@Mark That's awesome! Those sliding hitches can get super noisy over time. When's the next trip?
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James
03/08/2024
Works great I fid have to buy some metic nuts to put my A 16 hitch on. The arms were tapped on original but not on the slide. Not a big deal went to hardware store got nuts and lock washers
James
3/17/2025
No problems
Bryce D.
3/17/2025
@James Glad to hear that James! What kind of 5th wheel do you tow?
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Barry
04/24/2023
I originally purchased the R16 slider for my A16 hitch 3 seasons ago. I was never really happy with the R16 because the design of the slider induced a lot of chucking during stops and starts. The tolerances between the rollers and rails were so bad you could literally move the slider up and down a good 1/4 to 1/2" on the rails without a trailer attached to the hitch. Curt introduced the new S20 and claimed that it eliminated almost all chucking, so I thought I'd give it a try. The tolerances on the slider rails on the S20 are much tighter than on the R16. After our first trip with the S20, I will say the chucking was significantly less. I know you can't remove all the chucking - it's inherent in a 5th wheel hitch. But I am pretty pleased with it at this point. The reason for 4 stars is that I'm disappointed(?) I had to buy another slider to eliminate a problem that Curt should have fixed in the first place.
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Wayne
04/24/2025
Well put together and fit. just what I needed to keep trailer from hitting the truck. Easy to find what I needed.
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Michael
09/10/2024
Dave at etrailer is awesome! He is one of the reasons we keep coming back.
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Ken
05/01/2024
Looks to be built solid, time will tell when I have a chance to pull our 5th wheel.
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William
03/12/2026
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04/15/2025
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03/15/2024
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view full answer... - What Are the Main Differences Between the Curt A20 and S20 SliderThat's really about it, Frank. They both have the same capacity and are virtually the same. The S20 # C63DR is also a bit quieter than the R20, and automatically latches in both directions so you only have to get out of the truck once.
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Condition: Installed
Notes: Item has minor cosmetic install marks from test fit.
Condition: Surface Scratches
Notes: Item has minor cosmetic scrartche and is missing the hardware.
Condition: Badly Dinged
Notes: The handle is slightly bent. Otherwise unused.
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Gwendolyn Y.
3/20/2025
Hey Ken! I'm happy to hear that you got the clearance that you needed! What kind of camper are you towing?