Will Curt E16 Hitch Fit in Place of Curt CrossWing Hitch

Updated 09/27/2024 | Published 09/24/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20K

(86)

$749.95

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs

(619)

$387.12

Question:

I have a CURT Crosswing hitch for my Fifth Wheel. When hitching up, the trailer has to move backward and I am afraid that sooner or later I will damage the front jacks as they slide on the ground. Can I replace the Crosswing with a standard E16 and mount it on the same rails?

asked by: Flavio R

Expert Reply:

Hey Flavio, thanks for reaching out!

Yes, the Curt CrossWing # C86JR and the Curt E16 # C16115 mount to the same rails so they are interchangeable.

With that being said, the E16 is the most basic 5th wheel hitch on the market and does not provide a smooth ride - so while hookup will be easier, the jaw that secures the king pin is just a bar so the trailer won't have a smooth operation during takeoff or braking.

At the very least I recommend going with the Reese 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30047 because it uses 2 jaws and will give you a better ride quality than the E16 will.

expert reply by: Jon G