Troubleshooting Curt A20 Fifth Wheel Hitch That Doesn't Want to Latch
Updated 01/21/2021 | Published 07/18/2018
Question:
I have this hitch in a 2017 GMC 3500, Hitch is about 1 year old with average uses 1-2 times a month to pull a 40ft Toy Hauler. Sometimes when I back into the trailer the jaws close but the handle does not move to the latched position. I have pulled forward and backed into the camper multiple times with the same problem. I know I am backing hard enough because I get concerned that I am going to knock the nose of the camper off the blocks. Any suggestions as to what to check/look for? The hitch is covered when not in use. Thanks
asked by: Bryan S
Expert Reply:
Sounds like the jaws of your Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch # C16064 are in need of lubrication. I attached a chart that has the maintenance schedule for the hitch.
If you are still having issues after following that chart let me know and we can go from there.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Leroy H.
1/12/2021
I am having same problem but my hitch is an older hitch with single jaw. I don’t think lack of lubrication is the issue. When trying to hook up as looking from back of bed the left side of latch needs to pop up for jaws to align and latch arm to lock. It doesn’t want to do that.