Will a Curt 20K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Fit a Reese Slider Base

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Will my 20 k curt head fit on this slide?

asked by: Lash

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A Curt 5th wheel hitch head will not fit on a Pro Series slider # RP30048. It sounds like you have the Curt Q20 hitch # C16130. For that hitch you would use slider base # C16550.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

If your Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch like the Kwik-Slide #RP30051 is not locking in the maneuver position then I first just recommend making sure that the legs are mounted squarely in the base rails. Sometimes when a sliding hitch doesn't lock…

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Answer 2

The hardware kit needed to join your #C16520 A16 Hitch Head/Center Assembly to the #C16560 slider assembly is part #C35UR. It includes 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nuts. Curt doesn't offer just the handle bolt/spring as individual parts, but…

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Answer 3

The replacement Curt A16 hitch head part #C16520 weighs 105 lbs.

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Answer 4

Yes, the Curt E16 Hitch Head can be swapped out for the Curt A-Series or Q-Series. The A-Series is the new design and what I recommend using. It has a more secure locking jaw system than the Q-Series among a few other things. I recommend using part…

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In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 Hitch like part #C16521 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 Slider you'd a new head, the Curt A20 Head part #C16540 or the…

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Answer 6

The height setting you'll need to use when installing the Curt A16 head part #C16520 that you referenced is going to be based on what your trailer needs to sit level. The height of the head is adjustable as well as how the pin box attaches to the…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt R20 Round Tube Slider #C16550 will fit with the A16 Head Unit #C16520 so give you a sliding 5th wheel hitch that fits industry standard base rails. Please note that even though the R20 is rated for 20K, since the A16 is only rated for…

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Answer 8

If you are trying to remove the head from the center section on the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider part #C16530-16020 then you will need to remove a pin, clip and cap from each side as you can see in the attached photo. If you have…

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Answer 9

Yes, a Curt A20 hitch head like part #C16540 will fit the Curt R20 slider part #C16550 that you referenced. The Curt A20 Slider Kit part #C16541 is actually just these two part numbers.

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Answer 10

The Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider #C16541 weighs 228 lbs when combined as a complete hitch. The head assembly #C16540 weighs 103 lbs and the R20 slider #C16550 weighs 126 lbs when shipped separately. That extra pound is in the…

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Answer 11

In regards to a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, the weight capacity comes from the head not the base so in order to upgrade from a Curt A16 to a Curt A20 or Curt A25 you'd need a new head, the Curt A20 Head part #C16540 or the Curt A25 Head part #C16580.…

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Answer 12

Unfortunately there isn't a handle replacement or handle kit for the Curt A16 5th wheel hitch. You would need to replace the entire head unit with #C16520. They don't have replacement parts available for that hitch head.

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Will a Curt 20K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Head Fit a Reese Slider Base

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