Maintenance on Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch

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purchased this 2 years ago it seems to have a lot more side to side playinch in the head i,e, the 5th wheel seems to lean more in turns over the pinbox. wondering if there is anything i need to torque or grease. cant find a manual thanks

asked by: Glynn J

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There is regularly scheduled maintenance that should be performed on the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16044. Please see the attached identifying torque and lubrication needs.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

For the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16541, Curt does recommend that black graphite grease be used for the jaw before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite grease can usually be obtained at a local auto parts or…

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Answer 2

I'd be happy to Tom and thank you so much for the information! I checked with Grand Design and you will need the Electric Trailer Brake Assembly for Lippert ABS Hubs item #LC22NX for the Right Hand and item #LC82NX for the Left Hand. The item…

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Answer 3

The zerk fittings for the Curt A20 hitch part #C16140 are located on the front of each jaw.The jaws must be in the closed and locked position for the zerks to be accessible. They are kind of hard to see but I attached a picture that points them out.…

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Answer 4

In addition to removing the center pivot pin on your Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C16140, you will also need to remove the center lynch pin. After the center lynch pin is removed, you should be able to lift and remove the head assembly and yoke.…

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Answer 5

Not sure which Curt 20K hitch you have but if you're having an issue with the Curt A20 fifth wheel hitch item #C16064 you should check the lubrication. I attached a chart that has the maintenance schedule for the hitch. If this isn't the one…

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Answer 6

It sounds to me like the Curt A20 hitch #C16541 may need to be lubricated. You might also have a spring or some other internal component that is about to fail. Lubricate before each individual use and every 1,000 miles thereafter. Black graphite…

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Answer 7

For their #C16541 A20 5th Wheel Hitch, Curt recommends using a quality white lithium grease like the 14 oz cartridge available as #L11354. Curt recommends applying a thin layer of grease of the rails that the roller rides against before each trip,…

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Answer 8

The jaws of a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550034 do not make it easy to install the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket #DM6100. You can see from the video that I have linked below even our installer has a hard time getting the…

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Answer 9

There is not a specific accessory of a self stick rubber pad for the Stromberg Carlson Base Pad Extreme, #SC88VR. However, there is the Stromberg Carlson RV Jack Pads for RVs and Trailers - 11" Long x 10" Wide, #SC24VR, that may interest…

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Answer 10

If have a great 5th wheel option that will work for you, however, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter #AM3200 can only be used with fixed pin boxes. The design of the Anderson Ultimate Hitches would create two…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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