Troubleshooting A Bent Handle On A Curt Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitch

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When trying to uncouple trailer, rod on right side hits Fram making it very hard to pull release lever. Any suggestions why not centered?

asked by: Ronald P

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with Curt and they stated that the internal portion of the handle in your Curt Q20 Hitch # C16530-16017 is bent and due to the sensitivity of this piece in the locking mechanism it is not repairable and you would need to completely replace the head of the hitch # C16530.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 2

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 3

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.…

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Answer 4

You've actually done everything you really can do to try and troubleshoot the blurry image from your rear camera so you are in the replacement phase now. Most likely the seals on it failed and allowed moisture to build up inside the lens causing…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

There are several parts on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16130 that need greased regularly; one zerk on each side of the head, one zerk in the center of the jaw, and the cam on the locking jaw mechanism. I have attached a photo that…

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Answer 7

Yes, this sliding bushing on the Curt Q20 #C16530 that you're referring to is a removable bushing (which is why it slides) and is completely normal. I've attached the section in the instructions where it refers to this bushing. Figure 10…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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