Should the Lever of the Curt E16 Slider Hitch Be Pulled While Standing In Truck Bed
Question:
Unable to pull slider handle when standing beside truck. Handle is to low. Can stand on ladder to reach better but is still to hard to pull.
asked by: Jim R
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Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are trying to pull the slider release lever of the Curt Hitch part # 16516 while standing in the bed of the truck.
The lever is designed so that it's the easiest to grab while standing next to the truck. Try that and see as it should be much easier.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 15 - 17 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Jim R.
5/14/2015
Unable to pull slider handle when standing beside truck. Handle is to low. Can stand on ladder to reach better but is still to hard to pull.