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

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
part number: C16115

Sturdy, secure fifth-wheel hitch features an adjustable height to fit your towing needs. Dual-pivot head includes Permalube bushings, a slide-bar jaw and an anti-rattle skid plate for a smooth, quiet ride. Rails and installation kit sold separately.

Features:

• 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
• Auto-locking, slide-bar jaw mechanism provides superior security
  • Rear tension bar works with slide bar to clamp around king pin, minimizing rattle and movement
• 4-Position height adjustment for multiple towing applications
• 2-Pin head removal makes it easy for 1 person to remove hitch
• Dual-pivoting head with 10-degree lateral movement for simple hookup
  • Permalube pivot bushings increase hitch life and reduce maintenance
• Anti-rattle skid plate provides smooth, quiet ride
  • Nylon lube plate (sold separately) will help to prevent scratches on skid plate and to let king pin glide smoothly into hitch during hookup
• Simple installation with base rails and installation kit (sold separately)
  • Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
• Sturdy, steel construction with carbide black finish

Specs:

• Gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
• Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
• Hitch height: 13" - 17"
• 5-Year limited warranty

Note: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).

Simple, Secure Hookup

With a dual-pivoting head that offers 10 degrees of lateral movement, the E16 fifth-wheel hitch makes hookup a snap, even on unlevel ground. Once the king pin slides into the hitch, the auto-locking, slide-bar jaw secures it in place. A unique feature of the E16 is the rear steel tension bar within the jaw that activates upon hookup to clamp down on the king pin, providing a tighter grip that maximizes security and minimizes rattle.

16115 Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch - 16,000 lbs

Customer Satisfaction Score:

95% were satisfied with this product

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Customer Reviews

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs - C16115

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (485 Customer Reviews)

Order: RelevanceNewestRating - High to LowRating - Low to High Sturdy, secure fifth-wheel hitch features an adjustable height to fit your towing needs. Dual-pivot head includes Permalube bushings, a slide-bar jaw and an anti-rattle skid plate for a smooth, quiet ride. Rails and installation kit sold separately.

by: Roger05/25/2023

After ordering rails for a fifth wheel that I had in an older truck, I was told the rails I ordered would work with my fifth wheel, however after installing the front rail, the fifth wheel would not work with the rails ordered. I ended up ordering a new fifth wheel plate. That was easier than removing the frame brackets I had already installed. It appears that there was a mis communication between the person I talked to with etrailer. Instead of a 1/2 day install it took a day and a half plus wait time for the fifth wheel to get to my address. However once installed it appears to be good.1586891

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by: Park05/17/2023

The hitch worked great. Reason for the 2 stars is the package got delayed twice in transit and I had to reschedule the pickup of my fifth wheel. When I also received the package the main crossmember bar was bent at the mounting point. Luckily I was able to bend it back but UPS needs to get there act together.1580889

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by: Julio11/09/2017

Well packed, free 5 days shipping, easy to assemble and nice looking hitch. Im extra amazed because i can remove the king pin base/head from the bridge leg assembly to easily transport them. Still not tested with the coach. Practically no lateral movement and have the suspicion bushings. Very firm and easy mechanisms. Do not leave the gate open for long term because could damage the main spring. I plan to pull a 11k 334FWFLS. Nothing compared to this hitch in this price range. I will add some extra feedback after couple travels.450600

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Julio

11/12/2018

More than 1000 miles pulling a 38 fifth wheel and still like new

by: Kyle12/10/2023

Great price and works really well with the camper im pulling with no issues what so ever even sits low enough to have my bed cover on without removing any parts of the hitch1700485

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by: Terry03/27/2022

The hitch looks great as shipped from etrailer. The problem was UPS destroyed the package and hitch. I have just started the claims process through UPS. I have always had great success with everything coming from etrailer until now. It was obvious the box had been dropped numerous times. It had been retapped a few times trying to hold it together. The steel crossmember was bent in two directions. It cannot be used which makes this hitch worthless. I see no fault with etrailer (except I recommend putting the cardboard package inside a heavier box to help UPS prevent damage). This package is around ninety pounds shipping in a thin cardboard box. I will be ordering a new hitch from etrailer and hoping for a better shipping experience. I have to postpone my vacation due to not having a working hitch.1278166

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Jenny N.

4/4/2022

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.

by: Eljay02/24/2023

Great hitch, very impressed with shipping and communication with etrailer.1525051

Eljay

2/25/2024

I have hauled a 34 foot toyhauler hundreds of miles with this hitch,very happy and would suggest it to anyone.

by: Charles03/27/2020

The hitch arrived very fast, and was boxed well. It doesn't come assembled in order to reduce the shipping size, but it's super easy to assemble. Just four 1/2" bolts attach the legs to the main crossmember, and one small 3/16" bolt attaches the lever release arm. In all, it only took about 15 minutes to assemble and set in the truck. It even comes with the hitch pins needed to install on your rails. The only thing you'll need that's not included is about 4 to 8, 1/2" washers. Very happy with the hitch, and always look to etrailer.com for my replacement hauling/trailer parts!771307

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by: T Purdy05/30/2019

Haven't had a chance to use the hitch yet but I got it installed without too much trouble. It took about 4 hours to install, the frame mounting brackets and rails, at a leisurely pace. The unit seems to be very sturdy and it is certainly built heavy. I'm looking forward to testing it out soon.649826

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by: Brian T07/15/2016

I bought the curt fifth wheel and base to convert my B&W turnover ball and this thing fits perfectly it went together smoothly and in under an hour easily highly reccomend272110

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by: Jack02/20/2024

Used this 3 times and didn’t like the clunking. Should have expected the clunking with a slide bar type hitch. Purchased a Demco Recon which I like very much1734616

by: Robert06/15/2024

Came super dry. Even after lubing it I had to hammer the crap out of it with a rubber mallet to get the slide bar jaw to open on several occasions. Seemed like lots of welding spatter left on moving parts also, so overall quality is somewhat suspect. It's a cheaper unit so you get what you pay for I suppose. While in use it works fine and allowed very little chucking.3159741

by: Tony02/07/2019

Its a great product and with the rail kit it makes an awesome beast for towing. It has provided great service and satisfaction so far. 603125

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by: 01/26/2024

A little disappointing. The fit was good, and installation easy. But it was missing one of the critical long carriage bolts and spacer.
I didn't have time to send it back, so I had to fabricated a solution since I pick my new camper up in a few days.
Missing hardware definitely added to installation time.1715510

by: David01/23/2024

Easy installation. Fast shipping 1713399

by: Wayne06/15/2024

I just installed the Curt E 16 fifth wheel hitch and it looks great3159645

by: Al09/20/2020

E-trailer made the order process very easy, and the shipping was much faster than I expected. The boxes arrived in fairly good condition, but the hitch arms were scratched up due to poor internal packaging. Since the hitch was packed in an E-Trailer box, I assume they repackaged this product.
Otherwise, the Curt hitch and custom rails seem to be very good products for the money!883907

Alvin S.

9/21/2021

The E16 hitch is adequate. I get a lot of clunking when starting and stopping due to the straight locking bar style hitch. I wish now that I would have spent more money and got a hitch that had locking jaws that clamped around the pin.

by: John 05/24/2024

Now that's a hitch!! Great set up for the money!!3144027

by: Chris 05/16/2020

It is just what I wanted, coming from the world of big trucks, I wanted a hitch that auto snaps closed, it does just that, it mounted right in my old Reese plate system on 22” center, so far I am very happy not only with the hitch, but also the price and the customer service from
E trailer, thanks for the support . Chris S.798645

Chris

5/17/2021

I still love it less work for me, you back in it locks your done, and unlock is easy pull the handle never sticks love it!!!

by: Kurtis09/08/2022

The customer service with etrailer was awful. Thier system showed an incorrect part for my vehicle and they admitted that but between the shipping mess back and forth. I would of liked a discount or a faster shipment on the correct parts that were already opened and missing hardware. Never again. Good thing its only a fifth wheel assembly and doesnt require quality hardware.1397180

by: William B01/31/2020

This hitch was very easy to put on. We use it to pull our camper several times last summer. We have not had any problems hooking or unhooking from the hitch. Looking forward to another season camping. Thanks etrailer746206

William B.

2/1/2021

Still working great. We used it alot last summer and plan on putting it to good use this summer.

by: Joe T10/29/2019

First the bolts were a little short. But they quickly sent longer ones. Slightly tight fitting in bed rails. Used it once got more tight. After the second time had to use two by four to pop it out.. After a couple more tines of use it won’t budge at all. I think the hitch is spreading out. Wouldn’t have taken much to beef it up with some kid of support going across near the bottom. Not as much side to side tip of the 5th wheel plate as advertised. Get much more than 1 1/2” you have to put block under the truck wheels to get unhooked. A little forward and backward movement of 5th wheel pin but not bad. Other wise it works good. 720878

by: Hank 12/02/2022

excellent customer service!!!! will deal with Alex again if more trailer/hitch parts are needed. Happy Hoildays to all1477405

by: Catherine 08/15/2022

We had our other truck stolen with the 5 th wheel hitch and many other possessions in it. This company shipped us another hitch quickly for our new truck and other needed equipment we needed to get back on the road. Thank you1359777

by: Don03/24/2022

The hitch was damaged in shipping. They replaced it quickly. Their customer service was a pleasant surprise. They also have excellent installation videos. I recommend etrailer for their prices and customer service.1276618

by: Mark02/16/2022

Great entry level fifth wheel, I don’t use it on a daily basis but have used it enough to say it is a great entry level fifth wheel, it does have some slack because it is a slide-bar hitch, but other than that it works great with no problems.1263515

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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For 2006 Chevy Silverado Towing A 40 15,500lb Trailer
  
• While the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 is technically capable of handling your new 15,500lb trailer, manufacturers recommend only using 80-85% of the hitch's total weight capacity to ensure there is a safety barrier. Since you have an ISR base rail kit your options are pretty wide, but I personally recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000lbs # BWRVK3255. B&W is an American made hitch and is well known for their quality. The pivot arms of this hitch can
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Nissan Titan XD and Trailer With Sidewinder
  
• The option I recommend for your 2016 Nissan Titan XD with the factory gooseneck, that will allow you to handle the hitch is the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 along with Adapter Rail # DM6200 and Wedge # C16991. The wedge is necessary since it keeps the king pin from rotating inside the hitch. You mentioned you had 46 inches side-to-side and I checked with Demco and the adapter is 36 inches wide so it will fit in the space you have.
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• Distance Between Bed Rails for Installation of Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• Do you know who manufactured your existing bed rails? The Curt E5 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch you referenced, part # C16115 are compatible with universal rails manufactured by Reese, Curt and Valley. A universal rail will have three mounting slots on each side of the rail, as shown in the photo with dimensions I have linked to. Your front and rear rail should be 22 inches apart, measured from the center of the front rail to the center of the rear.
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• Will a Curt Q16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Fit in Place of an E16 Head on a Curt Slider Base
  
• The Curt E16 and Q16 use the same slider base. The Q16 head is # C16520 so it will fit the same slider base that is on your E16 now.
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• Why Might Used Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch Have Stubborn Latch Mechanism
  
• Since the hitch is used I would make sure the latching mechanism is greased as well as just go over it all to make sure nothing is worn out or possibly bent. I don't know exactly which Reese 16k hitch you have so it's hard to get more specific than that but I would suspect the hitch being used and possibly not maintained/cleaned/greased is the reason the latching mechanism is a little stubborn.
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• Will Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Reese Adapter 30156 in a 2012 Ford F-350 with Factory Prep Package
  
• The frame I believe you mean is adapter # RP30156. It has 5th wheel hitch mounting slots spaced 29 and 20-1/2 inches apart on center side to side and 22 inches front to back. These are the same as the industry standard rail slot spacing so it is compatible with Curt hitch # C16115. This hitch has a slide-bar jaw which is secure but allows for a lot of movement at the king pin which will result in chucking. You might consider the next step up in the Curt line, the A16, # C16120, for a
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for Installing Curt E16 Hitch in Bed of 1999 Chevy C1500
  
• Since Curt does not have a universal style fifth wheel rail kit for your 1999 Chevy C1500 you would want the part # RP30035 which is a universal kit that fits your truck and will work with the Curt E16 hitch part # C16115 that you interested. With these two items you'd be ready to tow a fifth wheel trailer.
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• Compatibility Husky Above Bed Base Rails and the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  
• The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16115 is a slide type hitch that will mount to the bed of your 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty using above bed Industry Standard Rails (ISR). It is listed as being compatible with Husky above-bed base rails and those from B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, and Valley. The different manufacturers all make their own brand of rail kit, but they have pattern they follow for the connection points that allows other manufacturers hitches to
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• Will the Curt A16 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Same Rails as Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• Yes, the Curt E-Series like part # C16115 fit the same base rails as the Curt A-Series like part # C16140 so you can switch between the two without issue. The old base rails will stay attached to the truck bed and you'd simply just swap out the hitch for one another.
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• Will a Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit in Valley Above the Bed Rails on a 1999 Dodge Ram
  
• Yes, the Curt 5th wheel trailer hitch # C16115, will fit Valley rails. It will fit in Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Pro Series, Reese, Husky, or Valley above the bed rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch for you to view. This hitch is rated for 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 4,000 pounds pin weight. Be sure to consult the truck owners manual for the towing capacities of the truck.
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• Replacement Fixed 5TH Wheel Hitch Legs For Reese 16K Titan 5TH Wheel Hitch
  
• The Legs 58449 which fit your Reese 16K Titan 5th wheel hitch 30869 are discontinued and no longer available from Reese. You should consider the Curt E16 # C16115 as a replacement for your Reese. The Curt is also rated for up to 16,000lbs and has a hitch height of 13"-17".
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• Difference Between the Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch Head and the E16
  
• The Head Unit and R16 Roller Adapter # C16515 is more of an entry level fifth wheel head designed for a lower price point, whereas the A16 part # C16520 is a bit nicer with it's 2 piece jaw system that will provide better king pin contact which will minimize movement and noise. The A16 also features a color indicator system so that you can look at the indicator on the rear of the hitch to determine whether the jaw is in the correct position to uncouple (red), couple (yellow) or tow (green). Both
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• Comparing Curt 5th Wheel Hitches for 2000 Ford F-350
  
• Long bed trucks like your 2000 Ford F-350 with 8-foot bed naturally have enough turning clearance to use fixed (non-sliding) 5th wheel hitches like the excellent B&W Patriot 18K # BWRVK3255. Shorter bed trucks require a sliding hitch like the Curt E16 # 16516 that you referenced in order to have enough turning clearance to avoid trailer-to-cab contact. You can use a slider hitch in both long and short bed trucks but if used in a long bed it must always remain in the forward locked position.
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• How To Use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Part # C16115 with Ford Factory Pucks
  
• I do have an option for you but the Husky Ford OEM 5th Wheel Adapter 33006 will not work with the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16115 according to Husky. If you already have the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch then you can swap out the base for the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs for Ford Super Duty Towing Prep Package part # C16017 but otherwise you would just need to use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package part # C16515-16017. If you want to
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Compatible with 2014 Ram 3500 Factory Installed Fifth Wheel Prep Package
  
• The problem you are having is something that new Ram owners are experiencing in part because Dodge sort of put the cart before the horse on their OEM underbed system. For a while there were no hitches that fit directly into the system but now there are hitches that will fit. Curt and B and W make hitches that will fit directly into the underbed hitch prep package of your vehicle. For a Curt hitch with a 24k capacity check out the part # C16545-16021. For a B and W hitch with a 25k capacity
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• How To Use Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch On a 2008 Ford F-350
  
• In order to use the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch part # C16115 on a 2008 Ford F-350 you'll need the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford part # C16448-204. The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit part # C16116 won't work as the universal install kit that comes with is not compatible with this vehicle.
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• Is Construction Of Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch Reliable When Towing
  
• The curt E16, part # C16115 has been engineered and tested with the weight capacity of 16,000-lbs. Your concern about the welds breaking would be a concern if you were towing a trailer that has more weight than what the hitch is designed to handle. While I understand your concern over the hitch and it failing, it has been tested to be able to handle the capacity listed for the hitch and I do not think the weld will be an issue for you. You may want to consider a more heavy-duty
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• Will Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch C16115 Fit Ford F-250 with Rails Installed Already
  
• Yes, if your truck already has a set of fifth wheel rails installed in the bed of it the Curt E16 hitch part # C16115 would fit them and work fine. This hitch is designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails like what you have that are 22 inches apart on center from front to back.
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• Is It Possible To Raise The Curt E-16 5th Wheel Hitch 2" Higher
  
• The head of the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 can only be adjusted from 13" to 17" so if you're already at 17" tall you'd need to switch to a taller hitch like the Curt CrossWing # C86JR or B&W Patriot # BWRVK3200 for a higher hitch head height. The CrossWing can adjust from 16-3/8" to 20-3/8" and the Patriot can adjust from 16" to 19" tall. Of these two hitches I personally prefer the B&W Patriot for it's quality and the extra front-to-back adjustability that the pivot arms provide.
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• Sidewinder Wedge Recommendation for Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch
  
• The Curt Q series is not compatible with sidewinders so you'd want to switch to something like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 and use Wedge # RP64FR to keep the king pin from rotating inside the hitch.
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