Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head is Froze and Will Not Move

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I am unhooked and the head wont move at all

asked by: Phillip T

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Expert Reply:

It sounds like the head might be seized where it pivots and moves. This can happen if the hitch is not lubricated according to the maintenance schedule in the manual/instructions. It can also occur if the hitch sustained any damage or was overloaded.

I recommend taking the head off and looking for any signs of excessive wear such as scarring of the metal, bent parts, things like that. Then clean off any dirt and grease and follow the greasing information in the instructions. After everything is put back together make sure the head moves and pivots as it should.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hello Rick, thanks for reaching out. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but your best option here will be to get a whole new hitch. The Q20 hitch system has basically been discontinued and replaced with the A20 series hitches. The head…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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